Grace US
Preselected recipients only
Grace US is a private foundation in Bay Harbor Islands, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $587,305 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $22,500 and the largest $150,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$587,305
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$22,500
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$8.4 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was up from $431,737 the year before.
25% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $431,737 | 14 | $9.2 million |
| 2024 | $587,305 | 16 | $8.4 million |
How to apply
Grace US 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 Grace US funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 13 | $394,305 |
| Maryland | 1 | $150,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $25,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $18,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ebeauty Community Inc | Cancer resources/wig exchange pgm | $150,000 |
| Cancer Resource CNTRS of Mendocino | Coping with the disease | $75,000 |
| Trees Foundation | Grow together garden project | $60,000 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocates | Supporting foster care youth advocat | $50,000 |
| Heart of the Redwoods Community | Suppt system to cope illness/death | $39,390 |
| Whale Gulch Education | School energy system | $36,000 |
| Abode Contemplative Care for the Dy | End of life care in home setting | $25,000 |
| Coastal Headwaters Association | Re-establish safe defensible space | $25,000 |
| Recylcled Youth the Redwood Playhouse | Art based programs for adolescents | $20,000 |
| Sanctuary Forest | Envirnmntl quality protctn beautfctn | $20,000 |
| North Bay Rowing Club | Amateur rowing/sport competition | $19,780 |
| Ceres Community Project | Teen skills/ food to low income | $18,000 |
| Revive & Thrive Project | Individual/community health educatn | $18,000 |
| Friends of Lost Coast | Enviromental education | $16,100 |
| Mattole Restoration Council | Step up/workforce innovation & oppor | $10,240 |
| Whitehorn Volunteer Fire Dep | Fire hardening | $4,795 |
Officers and trustees
- Caren Callahan
- Joe F Pedreira
- Beth Maizes
- Frank Letton
Questions people ask
Does Grace US accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Grace US give?
$587,305 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $22,500.
Who runs Grace US?
Its 2024 filing lists Caren Callahan (Director/Pre), Joe F Pedreira (Treasurer), Beth Maizes (Director/Sec) and Frank Letton (Director).
What does Grace US fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and environment and conservation.