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Ej Grassmann Trust Grants
Private foundation · EIN 22-6326539 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2025
- Total grants paid
- $3.4M
- Grants reported
- 288
- Median grant
- $10K
- Future commitments
- None reported
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 134 | $1.7M |
| 2024 | 154 | $1.7M |
Where Ej Grassmann Trust gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MERCER UNIVERSITY | NEW YORK, NY | THIS GRANT IS TO BE USED TOWARDS THE CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPPING OF A NEW FACILITY FOR THE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE IN DOWNTOWN MACON. | 2025 | $200K |
| TRINITAS HEALTH FOUNDATION | ELIZABETH, NJ | THIS GRANT IS TO BE USED TOWARDS THE SURGICAL ADVANCEMENT PROJECT, WHICH INCLUDES EQUIPMENT UPGRADES FOR SPINAL SURGERY PROCEDURES. | 2025 | $80K |
| TRINITAS HEALTH FOUNDATION | ELIZABETH, NJ | CAPITAL FUND SUPPORT | 2024 | $75K |
| AMERICA'S GROW-A-ROW INC | PITTSTOWN, NJ | THIS GRANT IS TO BE USED TOWARDS THE RETIREMENT OF A FIXED RATE MORTGAGE ON THE WOOLF ROAD FARM. | 2025 | $35K |
| AMERICA'S GROW-A-ROW INC | PITTSTOWN, NJ | CAPITAL FUND SUPPORT | 2024 | $35K |
| INSTITUTE OF MUSIC FOR CHILDREN INC | ELIZABETH, NJ | THIS GRANT IS TO BE USED TO SUPPORT THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A THREE-STORY ELEVATOR, PROVIDING FULL ACCESSIBILITY ACROSS ALL 3 FLOORS OF BOTH BUILDINGS. | 2025 | $33K |
| MACON VOLUNTEER CLINIC INC | MACON, GA | CAPITAL FUND SUPPORT | 2024 | $32.5K |
| MERCER UNIVERSITY | MACON, GA | CAPITAL FUND SUPPORT | 2024 | $25K |
| GILL ST BERNARDS SCHOOL | GLADSTONE, NJ | THIS GRANT IS TO BE USED TO SUPPORT THE SID ROWELL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FUND. THE FUND WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT A SENIOR SEEDS STUDENT. | 2025 | $25K |
| NATURE CONSERVANCY | CHESTER, NJ | CAPITAL FUND SUPPORT | 2024 | $25K |
| SAINT VINCENT ACADEMY | NEWARK, NJ | THIS GRANT IS TO BE USED TOWARDS INTERNAL UPDATES AND REPAIRS TO THE ACADEMY. | 2025 | $25K |
| ST PETER CLAVER SCHOOL | MACON, GA | CAPITAL FUND SUPPORT | 2024 | $25K |
| MOUNT DE SALES ACADEMY | MACON, GA | CAPITAL FUND SUPPORT | 2024 | $25K |
| OTIS REDDING FOUNDATION | MACON, GA | CAPITAL FUND SUPPORT | 2024 | $25K |
| ST JOSEPH SOCIAL SERVICE CENTER | ELIZABETH, NJ | CAPITAL FUND SUPPORT | 2024 | $25K |
| NEWTOWN MACON | MACON, GA | THIS GRANT IS TO BE USED TOWARDS ADVANCING THE OCMULGEE HERITAGE TRAIL WITH TRAIL EXTENSIONS. | 2025 | $25K |
| INSTITUTE OF MUSIC FOR CHILDREN INC | ELIZABETH, NJ | CAPITAL FUND SUPPORT | 2024 | $25K |
| NATURE CONSERVANCY | CHESTER, NJ | THIS GRANT IS TO BE USED TO SUPPORT LAND ACQUISITIONS OVER THE COMING YEAR. | 2025 | $25K |
| SAINT VINCENT ACADEMY | NEWARK, NJ | CAPITAL FUND SUPPORT | 2024 | $24K |
| NEWTOWN MACON | MACON, GA | CAPITAL FUND SUPPORT | 2024 | $23K |
| ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL RAHWAY FOUNDATION | RAHWAY, NJ | THIS GRANT IS TO BE USED FOR A STATE-OF-THE-ART GE MAC VU360 ELECTROCARDIOGRAM (EKG). THIS INVESTMENT WILL STRENGTHEN OUR HOSPITALS ENVIRONMENT OF SAFETY, ACCURACY AND CLINICAL EXCELLENCE. | 2025 | $22K |
| WESLEYAN COLLEGE | MACON, GA | CAPITAL FUND SUPPORT | 2024 | $20K |
| OAK KNOLL SCHOOL OF THE HOLY CHILD | SUMMIT, NJ | CAPITAL FUND SUPPORT | 2024 | $20K |
| LOCKERLY ARBORETUM FOUNDATION | MILLEDGEVILLE, GA | CAPITAL FUND SUPPORT | 2024 | $20K |
| PAPER MILL PLAYHOUSE | MILLBURN, NJ | CAPITAL FUND SUPPORT | 2024 | $20K |
How to apply
This foundation publishes application instructions on its latest 990-PF and does not report restricting giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.
- Contact
- WILLIAM ENGEL
- Address
- PO BOX 4470 WARREN, NJ, 070590470
- Phone
- 9087532440
- Deadlines
- JUNE APPLICATION PORTAL: APRIL 1 - MAY 15 DECEMBER APPLICATION PORTAL: SEPTEMBER 1 - OCTOBER 15
- Application materials
- ALL PROPOSALS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE TRUST'S ONLINE APPLICATION PORTAL. PLEASE VISIT HTTPS://WWW.EDSELAW.COM/EJ-GRASSMANN-TRUST TO ACCESS THE APPLICATION AND REVIEW ADDITIONAL DETAILS.
- Restrictions
- GRANTS WILL BE FOCUSED ON CAPITAL ITEMS, RANGING FROM ITEMS OF EQUIPMENT TO BUILDING FUNDS, AND FOR ENDOWMENT. GRANTS WILL NOT BE GIVEN FOR OPERATING EXPENSES, PROGRAMS, CURRENT SCHOLARSHIPS, CONFERENCES, MEETINGS OR DINNERS, ADVERTISEMENTS IN JOURNALS OR ANNUAL FUNDS. NO GRANTS WILL BE MADE OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES. NO GRANTS WILL BE MADE TO INDIVIDUALS; ALL GRANTEES MUST BE TAX-EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND QUALIFIED UNDER SECTIONS 509(A)(1) OR 509(A)(2) OF THE CODE. WITH EVERY APPLICATION, PLEASE VISIT HTTPS://WWW.EDSELAW.COM/EJ-GRASSMANN-TRUST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Application information: https://www.edselaw.com/EJ-GRASSMANN-TRUST
About this data
Figures are aggregated from Ej Grassmann Trust's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (2 filings on file, most recent tax year 2025). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.