Grateful Funds Inc
Preselected recipients only
Grateful Funds Inc is a private foundation in Midlothian, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $65,544 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$65,544
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$878,805
- New grantees81%
Giving in 2025 was up from $36,574 the year before.
81% 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 | 3 | $786,621 |
| 2024 | $36,574 | 6 | $795,757 |
| 2025 | $65,544 | 16 | $878,805 |
How to apply
Grateful Funds Inc 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 Grateful Funds Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 8 | $16,500 |
| Texas | 2 | $11,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $6,294 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $750 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Operation Rock the Troops | To support organization's mission | $10,000 |
| Fresh Supply Inc | To support organization's mission | $10,000 |
| Hampton University Proton Cancer Institute | To support organization's mission | $10,000 |
| Path | To support organization's mission | $10,000 |
| Frostig School | To support organization's mission | $10,000 |
| Oms Foundation | To support organization's mission | $6,294 |
| ALS Association | To support organization's mission | $2,500 |
| East Coast Surfing Hall of Fame | To support organization's mission | $1,000 |
| American Heart Association | To support organization's mission | $1,000 |
| Mechanicsville High School | To support organization's mission | $1,000 |
| Midlothian Baptist Church | To support organization's mission | $1,000 |
| Dental Foundation of North Carolina | To support organization's mission | $750 |
| Diversity Richmond | To support organization's mission | $500 |
| Highland Support Project | To support organization's mission | $500 |
| Richmond Animal League | To support organization's mission | $500 |
| Richardsons Rescue | To support organization's mission | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- William Montgomery Dise
- Mary Lisa Dise
- Kimberly Kay Dise Trimble
- Donald Wayne Trimble
Questions people ask
Does Grateful Funds Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Grateful Funds Inc give?
$65,544 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Grateful Funds Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists William Montgomery Dise (Director & President), Mary Lisa Dise (Director & Vice President), Kimberly Kay Dise Trimble (Secretary) and Donald Wayne Trimble (Treasurer).
What does Grateful Funds Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.