Grace Foundation for the Preservation of
Grace Foundation for the Preservation of is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Cave Creek, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $68.4M in total assets. In 2025, it made $2.9M in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $686K.
Grace Foundation for the Preservation of at a glance
- Total assets
- $68,404,210
- +9.6% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $641,485
- -71.8% vs 2024
- Qualifying distributions (2025)
- $2,928,339
- +12.2% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $2,050,943
- -9.7% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Grace Foundation for the Preservation of funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $20K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa County Sheriffs Office Jeep Posse Inc Phoenix, AZ | Uniforms | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $68,404,210 | $641,485 | $2,050,943 | — | — | $2,928,339 | $685,540 |
| 2024 | $62,385,152 | $2,276,434 | $2,272,415 | $10,000 | 1 | $2,609,546 | $1,578,369 |
| 2023 | $55,326,437 | $5,466,440 | $2,674,062 | $10,000 | 1 | $2,356,266 | $486,005 |
| 2022 | $52,484,059 | $41,277,051 | $1,403,018 | $20,000 | 2 | $1,494,883 | $17,159,600 |
| 2021 | $11,501,550 | $1,002,096 | $242,202 | — | — | $988,291 | $202,096 |
| 2020 | $10,745,103 | $645,338 | $219,031 | — | — | — | $195,338 |
| 2019 | $10,319,332 | $549,147 | $169,323 | — | — | — | $198,427 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Grace Foundation for the Preservation of is led by Kari Kettner, President & CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2021); all 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kari Kettner
President & CEO
Vice President Treasurer → President & Director, 2022
President & Director → President & CEO, 2023
On filings since 2021
48 hrs/week
$36K (2021) → $289K (2025)
Jakob Krygier
Secretary & Volunteer Director
Secretary → Secretary & Maintenance, 2022
Secretary & Maintenance → Secretary & Volunteer Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
38 hrs/week
$21K (2021) → $62K (2025)
Kelia Hutchins
Director
Director & Npo Communications Administrator → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
18 hrs/week
$13K (2023) → $12K (2025)
Krystel Mazur
Director
Director & Nonprofit Administrator → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
18 hrs/week
$13K (2023) → $12K (2025)
Andrew Krygier
Vice President & CAO
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$193K (2023) → $193K (2025)
Kailee Krygier
Treasurer & Outreach Coordinator
On filings since 2023
38 hrs/week
$62K (2023) → $62K (2025)
Former officers (4)
- Former: John Blackley (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Barbara Koca (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Don Metz (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Eileen Kettner (2021–2022) — President & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $289K, to Kari Kettner (President / CEO). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Grace Foundation for the Preservation of
How large is Grace Foundation for the Preservation of?
Grace Foundation for the Preservation of reported $68.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $641K.
What is Grace Foundation for the Preservation of?
Grace Foundation for the Preservation of is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Cave Creek, AZ. It holds $68.4M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Grace Foundation for the Preservation of operate?
Grace Foundation for the Preservation of has awarded grants in Arizona.
What is Grace Foundation for the Preservation of's EIN?
Grace Foundation for the Preservation of's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0642616. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 21, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 28, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 6, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 11, 2024)
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