The Paul E and Elaine C Drack Family Foundation Inc
The Paul E and Elaine C Drack Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. It is a nonoperating grantmaking foundation that makes gifts to qualifying charitable organizations.
The Paul E and Elaine C Drack Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Paul E and Elaine C Drack Family Foundation Inc gave $38K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Ohio. 29% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $38,000
- +31.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,714
- +31.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $562,779
- +16.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (4 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (61% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Paul E and Elaine C Drack Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 626 Burns Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45215
Phone: (513) 769-4515
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Paul E and Elaine C Drack Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Heart Association ($5K). Together the top 10 received $34K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 60 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 61% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 13% each to Arizona and Maryland, 8% to Florida, and 5% to the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Paul E and Elaine C Drack Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 14 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 64% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 107% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 166% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2020) to $38K (2023). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Heart Association Phoenix, AZ | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| University of Cincinnati Foundation Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society Hagerstown, MD | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Matthew 25 Ministries Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center Department of Development MLC Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House of Greater Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Jacksonville, FL | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Animal Friends Hurricane Society Hamilton, OH | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Arts Wave Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Susan G Komen Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $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 | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $562,779 | $120,285 | $40,875 | $38,000 | 14 | $38,000 | $18,400 | $22,896 |
| 2024 | $481,969 | $334,425 | $30,200 | $29,000 | 14 | $29,000 | $15,120 | $18,971 |
| 2023 | $177,744 | $6,215 | $39,650 | $38,450 | 12 | $38,450 | $6,215 | — |
| 2022 | $211,179 | $76,420 | $19,630 | $18,350 | 10 | $18,350 | — | — |
| 2021 | $154,389 | $63,532 | $19,417 | $18,350 | 10 | $18,350 | $17 | — |
| 2020 | $110,274 | $17 | $17,084 | $15,100 | 10 | — | $17 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Paul E and Elaine C Drack Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $23K 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
The sources do not state a separate mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including health, humanitarian, veterans, arts, animal welfare, and community-service organizations, as reflected in the recipients listed in its filing.
Among the grantees described in their own words, Matthew 25 Ministries says its mission includes providing food, clean water, clothing, shelter, medical care, and humanitarian supplies to people in need. Wounded Warrior Project describes its work as supporting the well-being of post-9/11 veterans, active-duty service members, and their families. NPR describes its mission as producing and distributing noncommercial programming focused on journalism and cultural expression.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $38,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $5,000, with a median grant of $3,000. All listed grant purposes were unrestricted.
Notable 2025 grants included $5,000 each to the American Heart Association, the University of Cincinnati Foundation, and the American Cancer Society; $4,000 to Matthew 25 Ministries; and $3,000 each to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center Department of Development MLC, Ronald McDonald House of Greater Cincinnati, Wounded Warrior Project, and Animal Friends Hurricane Society. The foundation also gave $1,000 to National Public Radio.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kathleen Gaughan, Elaine Drack, and Karen Sullivan as directors.
The Paul E and Elaine C Drack Family Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elaine Drack
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Sullivan
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Gaughan
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Paul E and Elaine C Drack Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Paul E and Elaine C Drack Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Paul E and Elaine C Drack Family Foundation Inc gave $38K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $29K across 14 grants.
What is The Paul E and Elaine C Drack Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Paul E and Elaine C Drack Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $2,714, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Paul E and Elaine C Drack Family Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Paul E and Elaine C Drack Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Paul E and Elaine C Drack Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Arizona (13%) and Maryland (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (7 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Paul E and Elaine C Drack Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Paul E and Elaine C Drack Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Paul E and Elaine C Drack Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Paul E and Elaine C Drack Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include American Heart Association ($5,000), University of Cincinnati Foundation ($5,000) and American Cancer Society ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Paul E and Elaine C Drack Family Foundation Inc?
The Paul E and Elaine C Drack Family Foundation Inc reported $563K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $38K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $23K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Paul E and Elaine C Drack Family Foundation Inc fund?
The sources do not state a separate mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including health, humanitarian, veterans, arts, animal welfare, and community-service organizations, as reflected in the recipients listed in its filing. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Paul E and Elaine C Drack Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 The Paul E and Elaine C Drack Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Paul E and Elaine C Drack Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1020203. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Paul E and Elaine C Drack Family 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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