named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Cephalopod Neuroscience Conference and Workshops
Supports specialized scientific meetings focused on cephalopod nervous systems
Grass Fellowship Program
Supports independent research in neurobiology at the Marine Biological Laboratory for early-career scientists
Henry Grass M.D. Rising Stars in Neuroscience Award
Recognizes and supports emerging leaders in the field of neuroscience
Neurobiology and Neural Systems Courses
Funds advanced training courses at the Marine Biological Laboratory in neurobiology and behavior
Professional Development Series for Early-Career Neuroscientists
Year-long program on non-laboratory skills offered through the Society for Neuroscience
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Genetic and Neurological Disease Research Funding 3 activities
- Funding Gordon Research Conferences and Seminars in neuroscienceSupports multiple Gordon Research Conferences and Seminars, including the 2025 Neuroethology Gordon Research Conference, the 2025 Cerebellum Gordon Research Seminar, and the 2025 Gordon Research Seminar on CNS Injury and Repair.
- Funding neuroscience courses at the Marine Biological LaboratorySupports neurobiology and neural systems and behavior courses at the Marine Biological Laboratory, providing training and research opportunities for scientists.
- Funding the Grass Fellowship Program at the Marine Biological LaboratoryFunds the Grass Fellowship Program, a year-long research opportunity for early-career scientists studying neural systems and behavior at the Marine Biological Laboratory.
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University-Specific Endowment and Program Funding 2 activities
- Funding the Birdsong Satellite MeetingProvides financial support for the Birdsong Satellite Meeting administered through the Trustees of Tufts College.
- Providing general operating support to universitiesOffers general operating support to academic institutions, including the University of Maryland.
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Psychoanalytic and Therapeutic Training Support 1 activity
- Awarding the Henry Grass M.D. Rising Stars in Neuroscience AwardConfers the Henry Grass M.D. Rising Stars in Neuroscience Award, recognizing emerging leaders in the field; awarded to Maria Moya in 2024.
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Healthcare Education Scholarships and Fellowships 1 activity
- Funding Native American student participation in neuroscience internshipsProvides funding for Native American students to participate in the NINDS Summer Internship Program through the Foundation for the National Institute of Health Inc.
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Professional Development for Fundraising and Philanthropy Practitioners 1 activity
- Funding professional development for early-career neuroscience researchersFinances a year-long, multi-module professional development series focused on non-laboratory skills for early-career neuroscience researchers through the Society for Neuroscience.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Funding cephalopod neuroscience conferences and workshopsSupports the cephalopod neuroscience conference and associated workshops hosted at the University of Massachusetts Foundation Inc.
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financials · form 990PF · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.12M
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue——
Investment income$329K29%
Other revenue$770K
expenses
Total expenses$316K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$487K
balance sheet
Total assets$25.80M
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$25.80M
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +700.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 13
- BERNICE GRAFSTEIN PHD — LIFE DIRECTOR, VICE PRESIDENT
- CATHERINE E CARR PHD — LIFE DIRECTOR
- FELIX E SCHWEIZER PHD — LIFE DIRECTOR
- GUOPING FENG PHD — DIRECTOR
- GWYNETH CARD PHD — DIRECTOR (BEGAN 01/11/2024)
- HENRY J GRASS MD — LIFE DIRECTOR
- JOSHUA GRASS PHD — DIRECTOR, TREASURER (BEGAN 12/19/2024)
- KAFUI DZIRASA MD PHD — DIRECTOR
- KAMRAN KHODAKHAH PHD — LIFE DIRECTOR (BEGAN 07/11/2024)
- MATTHEW B MCFARLANE PHD — DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT
- MICHAEL A LONG PHD — DIRECTOR
- RONALD R HOY PHD — LIFE DIRECTOR
- STEVEN J ZOTTOLI PHD — DIRECTOR
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- FOUNDATION FOR THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH INC Partner — Receives grant funding to support participation of Native American students in the NINDS Summer Internship Program.
- GORDON RESEARCH CONFERENCES Partner — Receives grant funding for multiple neuroscience-related conferences and seminars including Neuroethology, Cerebellum, and CNS Injury and Repair.
- MARIA MOYA Partner — Recipient of the Henry Grass M.D. Rising Stars in Neuroscience Award 2024.
- MARINE BIOLOGICAL LABORATORY Partner — Receives grant funding to support the Grass Fellowship Program, neurobiology courses, and the Forbes Lecture.
- SOCIETY FOR NEUROSCIENCE Partner — Receives grant funding to deliver a professional development series for early-career neuroscience researchers.
- THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND Partner — Receives general operating support grant funding.
- TRUSTEES OF TUFTS COLLEGE Partner — Receives grant funding for the Birdsong Satellite Meeting.
- UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS FOUNDATION INC Partner — Receives grant funding for the cephalopod neuroscience conference and workshops.