The Grado Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Grado Foundation is a private foundation in Tucson, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $77,154 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$77,154
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$691,854
- New grantees88%
Giving in 2025 was up from $45,900 the year before.
88% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $25,000 | 1 | $171,113 |
| 2024 | $45,900 | 7 | $101,593 |
| 2025 | $77,154 | 18 | $691,854 |
How to apply
The Grado Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Grado Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 3 | $27,500 |
| Arizona | 5 | $21,970 |
| California | 5 | $14,045 |
| Missouri | 3 | $7,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,639 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald Reagan High School Band Parents Association | General support. | $15,000 |
| Ironwood Ridge Theater | General support. | $7,700 |
| The Exploratorium | General support. | $7,500 |
| Zion City Care | General support. | $7,500 |
| Burned Out Survivors Fund | General support. | $7,500 |
| James Madison High School Bandflags Parent | General support. | $5,000 |
| Claws and Paws | General support. | $5,000 |
| Music for All Inc | General support. | $5,000 |
| PTA Missorui Congress Aka Alfred L Renner PTA | General support. | $3,500 |
| Charitable Child Fund Inc | General support. | $2,500 |
| Peninsula Soccer League | General support. | $2,000 |
| Springfield Boys and Girls Club Inc | General support. | $2,000 |
| Boys Girls Club Harlem Inc | General support. | $1,639 |
| The League to Save Lake Tahoe | General support. | $1,545 |
| Mattie Rhodes Center | General support. | $1,500 |
| 4 Peaks Little League | General support. | $1,000 |
| Leman PTO | General support. | $770 |
| Peninsula Soccer League | General support. | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark Grado Jr
- Nathan Asaro
- Bryan Denver Chacosky
Questions people ask
Does The Grado Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Grado Foundation give?
$77,154 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs The Grado Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mark Grado Jr (President & Treasurer), Nathan Asaro (Chairperson of the Board) and Bryan Denver Chacosky (Secretary).
What does The Grado Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.