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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 26-3639918

Gratis Foundation

A private foundation in McLean, VA. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 75 grants and $1 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Wells Fargo Philanthropic Services
Wwwwellsfargocom/private-Foundation, Gratis-Foundation
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(888) 235-4351
Form and materials
Https://www.wellsfargo.com/private-foundations/gratis-foundation application must be submitted through the online grant application form.
Deadlines
January 31st, may 31st and september 30th
Restrictions
The foundation does not accept grants that would be payable to, or for the benefit of, specific individuals. The foundation supports programs in the fields of education, health care and medical research, humanitarian services, abused and neglected children, and assisting u.s. Military personnel and their families.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $1,000,000

    Grants listed
    75
    Assets, end of year
    $14,554,929

  • Tax year 2024

    $1,000,000

    Grants listed
    76
    Assets, end of year
    $13,816,229

  • Tax year 2023

    $1,000,000

    Grants listed
    70
    Assets, end of year
    $13,598,507

  • Tax year 2022

    $1,000,000

    Grants listed
    61
    Assets, end of year
    $13,911,764

  • Tax year 2021

    $1,050,000

    Grants listed
    69
    Assets, end of year
    $14,253,760

  • Tax year 2020

    $1,000,000

    Grants listed
    61
    Assets, end of year
    $13,148,265

  • Tax year 2019

    $1,000,000

    Grants listed
    67
    Assets, end of year
    $13,518,504

Grants paid in 2025

75 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Duke UniversityDurham, NC

    General use

    $200,000
  2. Childrens Hospital CorporationBoston, MA

    General use

    $50,000
  3. Mass General Brigham IncorporatedBoston, MA

    General use

    $50,000
  4. Mass General Brigham IncorporatedNewton, MA

    General use

    $50,000
  5. Fisher House Foundation IncRockville, MD

    General use

    $25,000
  6. Medical Teams InternationalPortland, OR

    General use

    $20,000
  7. Save the Children Federation IncFairfield, CT

    General use

    $20,000
  8. Thrive ScholarsLos Angeles, CA

    General use

    $20,000
  9. United States Fund for UNICEFNew York, NY

    General use

    $20,000
  10. Cancer Research Institute IncNew York, NY

    General use

    $15,000
  11. Cape Cod Times Neighbors Fund IncHyannis, MA

    General use

    $15,000
  12. Loyola University Maryland IncBaltimore, MD

    General use

    $15,000
  13. National Academy of Engineering FundAtlanta, GA

    General use

    $15,000
  14. St John the Evangelist ParishPocasset, MA

    General use

    $15,000
  15. St Luke Catholic ChurchMcLean, VA

    General use

    $15,000
  16. United Services Organizations IncArlington, VA

    General use

    $15,000
  17. United States Merchant Marine Academy Alumni Association and FoundationNewark, NJ

    General use

    $15,000
  18. American Humane AssociationWashington, DC

    General use

    $10,000
  19. American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to AnimalsNew York, NY

    General use

    $10,000
  20. Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester IncDorchester, MA

    General use

    $10,000
  21. Canine Companions for IndependenceOceanside, CA

    General use

    $10,000
  22. Casa Myrna Vazquez IncBoston, MA

    General use

    $10,000
  23. Children's Oncology Services of Massachusetts IncBrookline, MA

    General use

    $10,000
  24. DC127 IncWashington, DC

    General use

    $10,000
  25. Edesia IncN Kingstown, RI

    General use

    $10,000
  26. Floc for Love of ChildrenWashington, DC

    General use

    $10,000
  27. Friends of the Children-Boston IncRoxbury, MA

    General use

    $10,000
  28. Greater DC Diaper BankSilver Spring, MD

    General use

    $10,000
  29. Hire Heroes USAAlpharetta, GA

    General use

    $10,000
  30. Humane World for Animals IncGaithersburg, MD

    General use

    $10,000
  31. Independence House IncHyannis, MA

    General use

    $10,000
  32. International Rescue Committee IncNew York, NY

    General use

    $10,000
  33. K9S for Warriors IncPonte Vedra, FL

    General use

    $10,000
  34. Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange IncNewton, MA

    General use

    $10,000
  35. Mercy Medical AngelsNorfolk, VA

    General use

    $10,000
  36. Operation Delta Dog IncHollis, NH

    General use

    $10,000
  37. Paws for Purple HeartsSan Diego, CA

    General use

    $10,000
  38. Perkins School for the BlindWatertown, MA

    General use

    $10,000
  39. Reach Beyond Domestic Violence IncWaltham, MA

    General use

    $10,000
  40. St Marys Center for Women and Children IncDorchester, MA

    General use

    $10,000
  41. The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country IncKerrville, TX

    General use

    $10,000
  42. The Family Place IncorporatedWashington, DC

    General use

    $10,000
  43. World Central Kitchen IncorporatedWashington, DC

    General use

    $10,000
  44. Mercy Flight Southeast Inc DBA Angel Flight Southeast IncLeesburg, FL

    General use

    $7,500
  45. The Compassionate Friends IncWheaton, IL

    General use

    $7,500
  46. 4KIDS of South Florida IncFt Lauderdale, FL

    General use

    $5,000
  47. Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse IncDelray Beach, FL

    General use

    $5,000
  48. Animal Rescue League of BostonDedham, MA

    General use

    $5,000
  49. Archdiocese for the Military Services USAWashington, DC

    General use

    $5,000
  50. Boston Casa IncBoston, MA

    General use

    $5,000
  51. Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Palm Beach IncRiviera Beach, FL

    General use

    $5,000
  52. Catholic Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts IncFall River, MA

    General use

    $5,000
  53. Children's Advocacy Center of Suffolk County IncBoston, MA

    General use

    $5,000
  54. Christians Reaching Out to Society Inc DBA Cros MinistriesLake Worth Beach, FL

    General use

    $5,000
  55. Cristo Rey Boston High School IncDorchester, MA

    General use

    $5,000
  56. Darbster Foundation IncChichester, NH

    General use

    $5,000
  57. Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands IncSouth Dennis, MA

    General use

    $5,000
  58. Family Reach FoundationBoston, MA

    General use

    $5,000
  59. Friends of Bourne Council on Aging IncBourne, MA

    General use

    $5,000
  60. Grandmas Place IncRoyal PLM BCH, FL

    General use

    $5,000
  61. Haven Project IncLynn, MA

    General use

    $5,000
  62. Heart Brothers Foundation IncNorthborough, MA

    General use

    $5,000
  63. Horizons for Homeless Children IncRoxbury, MA

    General use

    $5,000
  64. Loggerhead Marinelife Center IncJuno Beach, FL

    General use

    $5,000
  65. Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation IncAlexandria, VA

    General use

    $5,000
  66. Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to AnimalsBoston, MA

    General use

    $5,000
  67. Ria IncFramingham, MA

    General use

    $5,000
  68. Rosies Place IncBoston, MA

    General use

    $5,000
  69. Sasha Bruce Youthwork IncWashington, DC

    General use

    $5,000
  70. Spanish Catholic Center IncWashington, DC

    General use

    $5,000
  71. Spoonfuls IncNewton, MA

    General use

    $5,000
  72. The Boggy Creek Gang IncEustis, FL

    General use

    $5,000
  73. The Brighton-Allston Congregational ChurchBrighton, MA

    General use

    $5,000
  74. The Posse Foundation IncNew York, NY

    General use

    $5,000
  75. Women's Lunch Place IncBoston, MA

    General use

    $5,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education6 grants $250,00037% of the total
  2. Human services15 grants $110,00016% of the total
  3. Health6 grants $85,00013% of the total
  4. Animals8 grants $65,00010% of the total
  5. International aid4 grants $60,0009% of the total
  6. Philanthropy and grantmaking2 grants $25,0004% of the total
  7. 9 other causes11 grants $77,50012% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Massachusetts31 grants $355,000
  2. North Carolina1 grant $200,000
  3. District of Columbia10 grants $85,000
  4. New York5 grants $60,000
  5. Florida10 grants $57,500
  6. Virginia4 grants $45,000
  7. California3 grants $40,000
  8. Maryland2 grants $40,000
  9. Georgia2 grants $25,000
  10. Connecticut1 grant $20,000

Officers, directors and trustees

2 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Mary Sandra ZaccariaDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Justin ZaccariaPRES/SECTY/TREAS Hours 1Pay $0

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