Kathryn Davis Grado Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kathryn Davis Grado Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $203,778 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $11,792 and the largest $18,586. 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$203,778
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$11,792
- Largest grant$18,586
- Assets$5.0 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was up from $194,623 the year before.
15% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $183,345 | 17 | $4.4 million |
| 2024 | $194,623 | 23 | $4.5 million |
| 2025 | $203,778 | 20 | $5.0 million |
How to apply
Kathryn Davis 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 Kathryn Davis Grado Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 3 | $45,756 |
| South Carolina | 6 | $35,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $27,170 |
| Georgia | 1 | $18,585 |
| Florida | 1 | $13,586 |
| California | 1 | $13,585 |
| New York | 1 | $13,585 |
| Vermont | 1 | $13,585 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $7,926 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Central Kitchen | General operating support | $18,586 |
| Habitat for Humanity International Inc | General operating support | $18,585 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Inc | General operating support | $13,586 |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention | General operating support | $13,585 |
| Bat Conservation International Inc | General operating support | $13,585 |
| Center for Disaster Philanthropy | For ukraine relief | $13,585 |
| Humane Society of Chittenden County | General operating support | $13,585 |
| Musician Treatment Foundation of Austin Texas | General operating support | $13,585 |
| New Roots Institute | General operating support | $13,585 |
| Blood Cancer United | General operating support | $13,585 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lowcountry | General operating supportboys and girls club of bluffton | $10,000 |
| Stoneleigh-Burnham School | General operating support | $7,926 |
| Backpack Buddies of Greater Bluffton | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Child Abuse Prevention Association | General operating supportopen arms children's home | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Family Promise of Beaufort County | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Hilton Head Preparatory School | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Hopeful Horizons | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Shatterproof | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Sahar Education | General operating support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joan Garrity Flynn
- Brian C Broderick
- Leighann Grado
- Kristina Grado
- Summer Marshall
Questions people ask
Does Kathryn Davis Grado Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kathryn Davis Grado Foundation give?
$203,778 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $11,792.
Who runs Kathryn Davis Grado Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Joan Garrity Flynn (Trustee), Brian C Broderick (Trustee), Leighann Grado (Trustee) and Kristina Grado (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Kathryn Davis Grado Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, human services and education.