Kathryn Davis Grado Foundation
The Kathryn Davis Grado Foundation is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its 2026 filing reports 20 grants totaling $203,778 to charitable organizations, with listed purposes including general operating support and Ukraine relief.
Kathryn Davis Grado Foundation at a glance
In short: Kathryn Davis Grado Foundation gave $204K across 20 grants in 2026 (avg $10K), top state District of Columbia. 10% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $203,778
- +4.7% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 20
- -13.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $10,189
- +20.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $11,793
- Total assets
- $2,649,699
- -0.6% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (2 of 20, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (22% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Kathryn Davis Grado Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s 2025 filing states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Hemenway Barnes, Boston, MA 02196-1209
Phone: (617) 557-9734
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kathryn Davis Grado Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was World Central Kitchen ($19K). Together the top 10 received $146K.
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 90 grants of 91 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2026 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares went to organizations in Washington, DC (22%), South Carolina (17%), Texas (13%), Georgia (9%), and Florida (7%). These figures describe recipient locations, not a stated geographic funding policy.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Kathryn Davis Grado Foundation open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 2 of 20 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $12K repeat.
- 85% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−1%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $175K (2021) to $205K (2023). In 2026 it made 20 grants totaling $204K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $18,586 |
| Habitat for Humanity International Inc Americas, GA | General Operating Support | $18,585 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Inc Jacksonville, FL | General Operating Support | $13,586 |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention New York, NY | General Operating Support | $13,585 |
| Bat Conservation International Inc Austin, TX | General Operating Support | $13,585 |
| Center for Disaster Philanthropy Washington, DC | For Ukraine Relief | $13,585 |
| Humane Society of Chittenden County South Burlington, VT | General Operating Support | $13,585 |
| Musician Treatment Foundation of Austin Texas West Lake Hills, TX | General Operating Support | $13,585 |
| New Roots Institute Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $13,585 |
| Blood Cancer United Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $13,585 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,649,699 | $243,891 | $260,280 | $203,778 | 20 | $224,638 | $210,002 | $233,210 |
| 2025 | $2,666,865 | $187,615 | $250,999 | $194,623 | 23 | $212,909 | $152,525 | $222,064 |
| 2024 | $2,725,360 | $159,906 | $226,399 | $183,345 | 17 | $197,422 | $130,929 | $208,702 |
| 2023 | $2,791,991 | $61,067 | $247,921 | $205,160 | 16 | $219,864 | $38,344 | $198,047 |
| 2022 | $2,979,464 | $158,581 | $242,388 | $196,488 | 15 | $210,776 | $130,179 | $219,448 |
| 2021 | $3,063,263 | $159,018 | $216,696 | $174,513 | 19 | — | $130,203 | $209,323 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kathryn Davis Grado Foundation reported a distributable amount of $233K for 2026 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2026 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, World Central Kitchen describes its work as providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises; Wounded Warrior Project says it focuses on the well-being of veterans, service members, and their families; and Blood Cancer United says its mission is to cure blood cancers and improve patients’ and families’ quality of life. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $203,778. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $18,586, with a median of $11,792. The largest awards included $18,586 to World Central Kitchen and $18,585 to Habitat for Humanity International. Other grants included $13,586 to Wounded Warrior Project and $13,585 each to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy, Musician Treatment Foundation of Austin Texas, New Roots Institute, Humane Society of Chittenden County, and Blood Cancer United. The listed purposes were generally operating support; the Center for Disaster Philanthropy grant was designated for Ukraine relief.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Joan Garrity Flynn, Brian C. Broderick, Leighann Grado, Kristina Grado, and Summer Marshall as trustees.
Kathryn Davis Grado Foundation's 2026 filing lists 5 officers; 2 of 5 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Joan Garrity Flynn
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$11K (2021) → $16K (2026)
Brian C. Broderick
Trustee
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
$13K (2025) → $16K (2026)
Kristina Grado
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leighann Grado
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Summer Marshall
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Arthur B. Page (2021–2024) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $16K, to Joan Garrity Flynn (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Kathryn Davis Grado Foundation
How much does Kathryn Davis Grado Foundation give each year?
Kathryn Davis Grado Foundation gave $204K across 20 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $195K across 23 grants.
What is Kathryn Davis Grado Foundation's typical grant size?
Kathryn Davis Grado Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $11,793, and its average grant was $10,189, across 20 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kathryn Davis Grado Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does Kathryn Davis Grado Foundation give grants?
Kathryn Davis Grado Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 22% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were South Carolina (17%) and Texas (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants), Bluffton, SC (2 grants) and Beaufort, SC (2 grants).
Does Kathryn Davis Grado Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 95% of Kathryn Davis Grado Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Kathryn Davis Grado Foundation's largest grantees?
Kathryn Davis Grado Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include World Central Kitchen ($18,586), Habitat for Humanity International Inc ($18,585) and Wounded Warrior Project Inc ($13,586), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Kathryn Davis Grado Foundation?
Kathryn Davis Grado Foundation reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $225K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $233K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Kathryn Davis Grado Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2026 grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kathryn Davis Grado Foundation?
The foundation’s 2025 filing states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Kathryn Davis Grado Foundation's EIN?
Kathryn Davis Grado Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-6663721. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Kathryn Davis Grado Foundation 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Kathryn Davis Grado Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/kathryn-davis-grado-foundation-morg_cf1e03dc684e4baca1939745b9619eab
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