Grace US
Grace US is a private foundation based in Bay Harbor Islands, Florida. In 2024, it made 16 grants totaling $587,305 to charitable organizations.
Grace US at a glance
In short: Grace US gave $587K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $37K), mostly in California. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $587,305
- +31.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $36,707
- +15.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $22,500
- Total assets
- $6,596,315
- -10.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (2 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Grace US
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1045 Kane Concourse Suite 214, Bay Harbor Islands, FL 33154
Phone: (305) 867-6141
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Grace US funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ebeauty Community Inc ($150K). Together the top 10 received $500K.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 78 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 67% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 26% to Maryland, 4% to Texas, and 3% to Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Grace US open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 16 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $55K; repeat grants $34K. How we count
Medians: $55K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+15%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 140% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $404K (2020) to $587K (2024). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $587K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ebeauty Community Inc Chevy Chase, MD | Cancer Resources/Wig Exchange PGM | $150,000 |
| Cancer Resource CNTRS of Mendocino Fort Bragg, CA | Coping with the Disease | $75,000 |
| Trees Foundation Garberville, CA | Grow Together Garden Project | $60,000 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocates Kenwood, CA | Supporting Foster Care Youth Advocat | $50,000 |
| Heart of the Redwoods Community Garberville, CA | Suppt System to Cope Illness/Death | $39,390 |
| Whale Gulch Education Whitehorn, CA | School Energy System | $36,000 |
| Abode Contemplative Care for the Dy San Antonio, TX | End of Life Care in Home Setting | $25,000 |
| Coastal Headwaters Association Whitethorn, CA | Re-Establish Safe Defensible Space | $25,000 |
| Recylcled Youth Redway, CA | Art Based Programs for Adolescents | $20,000 |
| Sanctuary Forest Whitethorn, CA | Envirnmntl Quality Protctn Beautfctn | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,596,315 | $490,252 | $893,255 | $587,305 | 16 | $606,863 | $230,692 | $433,859 |
| 2023 | $7,390,648 | $581,800 | $789,658 | $446,737 | 14 | $486,388 | $206,456 | $429,387 |
| 2022 | $6,671,680 | $129,599 | $609,885 | $524,140 | 16 | $582,025 | $198,053 | $260,774 |
| 2021 | $6,917,377 | $308,333 | $589,193 | $509,982 | 16 | $557,535 | $217,576 | $241,797 |
| 2020 | $6,856,356 | $19,813 | $457,943 | $404,069 | 16 | — | $183,984 | $324,893 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Grace US reported a distributable amount of $434K for 2024 — 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 Grace US is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, EBeauty Community Inc. describes its mission as improving the quality of life for women undergoing cancer treatment by providing access to wigs. Trees Foundation says it works to restore the ecological integrity of California’s North Coast by supporting regional community efforts in land stewardship. Court Appointed Special Advocates says it provides trained volunteers to represent children’s best interests in juvenile court cases involving abuse or neglect.
Other 2024 grantees describe missions that include conserving the Mattole River watershed (Sanctuary Forest), supporting a volunteer fire company and community center (Coastal Headwaters Association), and promoting amateur rowing (North Bay Rowing Club).
Grantmaking
In 2024, Grace US awarded 16 grants totaling $587,305. Grants ranged from $4,795 to $150,000, with a median grant of $22,500.
Notable 2024 grants included $150,000 to EBeauty Community Inc. for its cancer resources and wig exchange program; $75,000 to Cancer Resource Centers of Mendocino for coping with disease; $60,000 to Trees Foundation for its Grow Together Garden Project; and $50,000 to Court Appointed Special Advocates to support foster care youth advocacy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Caren Callahan as director/president, Joe F. Pedreira as treasurer, Beth Maizes as director/secretary, and Frank Letton as director.
Grace US is led by Caren Callahan, Director & President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Caren Callahan
Director & President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beth Maizes
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $9K (2024)
Frank Letton
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe F. Pedreira
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $9K, to Beth Maizes (Director/Sec).
Frequently asked questions about Grace US
How much does Grace US give each year?
Grace US gave $587K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $447K across 14 grants.
What is Grace US's typical grant size?
Grace US's median grant in 2024 was $22,500, and its average grant was $36,707, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Grace US that year got $55K on average.
Where does Grace US give grants?
Grace US gives mostly in California: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (26%). The most frequent recipient cities were Whitehorn, CA (3 grants), Garberville, CA (2 grants) and Whitethorn, CA (2 grants).
Does Grace US give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Grace US's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Grace US's largest grantees?
Grace US's largest 2024 grantees include Ebeauty Community Inc ($150,000), Cancer Resource CNTRS of Mendocino ($75,000) and Trees Foundation ($60,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Grace US?
Grace US reported $6.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $607K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $434K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Grace US fund?
No mission statement for Grace US is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, EBeauty Community Inc. describes its mission as improving the quality of life for women undergoing cancer treatment by providing access to wigs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Grace US?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Grace US's EIN?
Grace US's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-3093558. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Grace US 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Grace US funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/grace-us-morg_c6abd47be50a4d77a595718d3b9b0fdc
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