The Robert E Frazier Tri-city Area
The Robert E. Frazier Tri-City Area Charitable Foundation is a private foundation established in 2012 and headquartered in Cumberland, Kentucky. The foundation serves the tri-city area of Cumberland, Benham, and Lynch in Harlan County, Eastern Kentucky. It operates as a charitable grantmaking organization dedicated to supporting qualified nonprofits and governmental entities within its service region.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$401K
+33.1% YoY
Grant Count
30
+20.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$13K
+10.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary purpose is to use earned income to support charitable contributions and grants. Funding priorities include:
- Youth athletics and sports programs (uniforms, equipment, supplies, and operating support for girls softball and volleyball teams)
- Post-secondary scholarships for tri-city area students
- Community development and infrastructure projects
- Youth programs and educational initiatives
- Food assistance and social services
- Historic preservation and community facilities
- Parks and recreation improvements
Grantmaking
Spring grant applications are available through the foundation office. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on April 30. Applicants unable to print applications may request one by email, regular mail, or by visiting the office at 506 W. Main Street, Cumberland, KY.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation exclusively serves the tri-city area of Eastern Kentucky, specifically:
- Cumberland, Kentucky
- Benham, Kentucky
- Lynch, Kentucky
Grants are awarded to qualified nonprofits and governmental entities within these three communities.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2023 Financial Data:
- Total Assets: $6,321,290
- Total Revenues: $211,803
- Total Expenses: $403,910
- Number of Employees: 0
IRS Classification:
- 501(c)(3) private foundation
- EIN: 45-3278636
- Ruling Date: October 2011
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
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| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
136 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board of Directors:
- Charles D. Cole (President)
- Alma Cornett (Secretary)
- Roger Roper (Treasurer)
- Shelia Dixon
- Chris Hogue
Charles D. Cole, a Sturgill Turner member, serves as President and has been instrumental in the foundation's growth and community impact.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES D COLE | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 4 | $12,000 |
| ALMA CORNETT | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER B HOGUE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ROGER M ROPER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SHELIA J DIXON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In June 2024, the foundation celebrated surpassing $4 million in cumulative grant awards to the tri-city area. The spring 2024 grant cycle awarded more than $115,000 to recipients including Cumberland Elementary School, the three cities within the service area, the Cumberland Tourism Commission, local food pantries, the Tri-City Chamber of Commerce, and Harlan County Fiscal Court.
Tri-Cities, Prosser Transportation Projects Receive $20.3 Million FederalThe foundation continues to support youth athletics, educational programs, community infrastructure, and social services across Cumberland, Benham, and Lynch.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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