The Grace Foundation for the Appalachian
The Grace Foundation for the Appalachian is a private foundation, based in Bristol, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $169K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $9K.
The Grace Foundation for the Appalachian at a glance
In short: The Grace Foundation for the Appalachian gave $9K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $8,700
- +93.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,175
- -3.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,100
- Total assets
- $168,832
- +69.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Grace Foundation for the Appalachian funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Summit Foundation ($4K). Together the top 4 received $9K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Grace Foundation for the Appalachian gives
- In 2025 it paid out 147% 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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2024) to $9K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Summit Foundation Bristol, TN | charitable | $3,500 |
| Paramount Center Bristol, TN | charitable | $2,100 |
| Symphony of the Mountains Kingsport, TN | charitable | $2,100 |
| For Pete's Sake Bristol, TN | charitable | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $168,832 | $78,157 | $9,230 | $8,700 | 4 | $8,700 | $5,910 |
| 2024 | $99,905 | $105,405 | $5,500 | $4,500 | 2 | $4,500 | $2,241 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Grace Foundation for the Appalachian reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Grace Foundation for the Appalachian is led by David Grace, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Grace
President
On filings since 2024
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Raymon Grace
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 The Grace Foundation for the Appalachian
How much does The Grace Foundation for the Appalachian give each year?
The Grace Foundation for the Appalachian gave $9K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $5K across 2 grants.
What is The Grace Foundation for the Appalachian's typical grant size?
The Grace Foundation for the Appalachian's median grant in 2025 was $2,100, and its average grant was $2,175, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Grace Foundation for the Appalachian give grants?
The Grace Foundation for the Appalachian gives mostly in Tennessee: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Bristol, TN (3 grants).
Does The Grace Foundation for the Appalachian give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Grace Foundation for the Appalachian's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (4 grants).
How large is The Grace Foundation for the Appalachian?
The Grace Foundation for the Appalachian reported $169K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Grace Foundation for the Appalachian's EIN?
The Grace Foundation for the Appalachian's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0518076. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 4, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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