Grace Charitable Foundation Inc
Grace Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Garden City, New York. In its 2025 filing, it reported five grants totaling $920,000, all designated for general purposes, to charitable organizations including a chimpanzee sanctuary, a fiscal sponsor, a public radio organization, a college of education, and a community-serving United Way.
Grace Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Grace Charitable Foundation Inc gave $920K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $184K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $920,000
- +116.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $184,000
- +73.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $70,000
- Total assets
- $11,981,054
- -1.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (60% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Grace Charitable Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 105 Rockaway Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530
Phone: (212) 949-8700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Grace Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chimp Haven ($555K). Together the top 5 received $920K.
Grant Size Distribution
101 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 78 grants of 101 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in Louisiana, Washington, DC, and New York. By grant dollars, 60% went to Louisiana, 27% to DC, and 12% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Grace Charitable Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 138% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $420K (2021) to $920K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $920K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chimp Haven Keithville, LA | General Purpose | $555,000 |
| New Venture Fund Washington, DC | General Purpose | $250,000 |
| New York Public Radio New York, NY | General Purpose | $70,000 |
| Bank Street College of Education New York, NY | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| United Way of Long Island Deer Park, NY | General Purpose | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,981,054 | $826,398 | $999,998 | $920,000 | 5 | $931,190 | $769,590 | $674,156 |
| 2024 | $12,154,654 | $708,398 | $497,704 | $425,000 | 4 | $436,034 | $648,178 | $637,893 |
| 2023 | $11,943,960 | $539,501 | $657,050 | $575,990 | 17 | $585,516 | $485,570 | $603,102 |
| 2022 | $12,061,509 | $1,193,509 | $900,766 | $815,824 | 41 | $826,997 | $1,127,785 | $679,088 |
| 2021 | $11,768,766 | $636,052 | $496,020 | $420,248 | 34 | — | $574,619 | $674,679 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Grace Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $674K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in varied areas. Chimp Haven says its mission is to provide and promote the best care of sanctuary chimpanzees and inspire action for the species worldwide. New Venture Fund describes itself as a public charity providing fiscal sponsorship and operational and administrative support to projects working in areas including conservation, education, youth development, global health, public policy, disaster recovery, civil rights, and the arts. New York Public Radio says it aims to make the mind more curious, the heart more open, and the spirit more joyful through audio programming rooted in New York. Bank Street College of Education says it seeks to improve the education of children and their teachers. United Way of Long Island describes work to address income, education, and health needs, including urgent basic needs such as food, housing, health care, and heat.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made five grants totaling $920,000. Grant sizes ranged from $20,000 to $555,000, with a median of $70,000. All five grants were listed for general purposes:
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Andrew Miller and Peter Miller as officers.
Grace Charitable Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andrew Miller
Officer
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Miller
Officer
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Doreen Downs Dod (2023) — Director, President & Treasurer
- Former: Doreen Downs (2021–2022) — Director, President & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Grace Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does Grace Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
Grace Charitable Foundation Inc gave $920K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $425K across 4 grants.
What is Grace Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Grace Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $70,000, and its average grant was $184,000, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Grace Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
Grace Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in Louisiana: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (27%) and New York (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Grace Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Grace Charitable Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Grace Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Grace Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Chimp Haven ($555,000), New Venture Fund ($250,000) and New York Public Radio ($70,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Grace Charitable Foundation Inc?
Grace Charitable Foundation Inc reported $12.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $931K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $674K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Grace Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in varied areas. Chimp Haven says its mission is to provide and promote the best care of sanctuary chimpanzees and inspire action for the species worldwide. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Grace Charitable Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Grace Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
Grace Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-3116739. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Grace Charitable Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 1, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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