The Thomas and Tracey Gravina Foundation
The Thomas and Tracey Gravina Foundation is a private foundation based in West Palm Beach, Florida. It supports charitable organizations, including universities, youth-focused organizations, and community organizations in Pennsylvania and Florida.
The Thomas and Tracey Gravina Foundation at a glance
In short: The Thomas and Tracey Gravina Foundation gave $495K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 54% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $495,191
- -9.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +26.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,633
- -28.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,167
- Total assets
- $5,430,481
- -5.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 54% first-time grantees (13 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (69% 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 The Thomas and Tracey Gravina Foundation
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1100 S Flagler Drive Apt No 20B, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone: (856) 982-2055
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Thomas and Tracey Gravina Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Pennsylvania ($100K). Together the top 10 received $431K.
Grant Size Distribution
94 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 79 grants of 94 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in Pennsylvania received 69% of grant dollars and recipients in Florida received 23%. Smaller shares went to recipients in Arizona (5%), New York (2%), and Washington, DC (0%, as reported).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Thomas and Tracey Gravina Foundation open to new grantees?
54%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 24 grantees (54%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $35K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 42% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 50% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 160% 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 $330K (2021) to $547K (2023). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $495K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $100,000 |
| West Palm Golf Community Trust Inc Jupiter, FL | Charitable | $88,333 |
| Villanova University Villanova, PA | Charitable | $78,350 |
| Philadelphia Youth Basketball Philadelphia, PA | Chartable | $55,000 |
| Cobbs Creek Foundation Gulph Mills, PA | Charitable | $35,200 |
| Jewish History Museum Tuscon, AZ | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Brothers of the Order of Hermits Doylestown, PA | Charitable | $16,667 |
| Phillysafe Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $12,500 |
| Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Philadelphia, PA | Medical | $10,000 |
| West Palm Beach Police Fund Inc West Palm Beach, FL | Charitable | $10,000 |
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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 | $5,430,481 | $447,369 | $747,155 | $495,191 | 24 | $574,521 | $197,404 | $358,586 |
| 2023 | $5,730,267 | $516,529 | $758,975 | $546,500 | 19 | $598,555 | $298,116 | $354,273 |
| 2022 | $5,972,713 | $188,454 | $558,759 | $372,933 | 16 | $375,933 | — | $387,148 |
| 2021 | $6,346,168 | $635,259 | $435,227 | $330,081 | 18 | $336,566 | $797,684 | $334,670 |
| 2020 | $6,156,330 | $-630,023 | $426,751 | $375,150 | 17 | — | $149,599 | $346,311 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Thomas and Tracey Gravina Foundation reported a distributable amount of $359K 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 foundation mission is stated. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied charitable purposes. For example, West Palm Golf Community Trust says it works with local youth and families through education, mentorship, and life-skills development. Philadelphia Youth Basketball describes itself as a youth empowerment organization using basketball to address issues affecting underserved urban communities. Women’s Way describes its work as advancing women, girls, and gender equity in the Greater Philadelphia region.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 24 grants totaling $495,191. Grant amounts ranged from $308 to $100,000, with a median of $9,166. The largest grants included $100,000 to the University of Pennsylvania, $88,333 to West Palm Golf Community Trust, $78,350 to Villanova University, and $55,000 to Philadelphia Youth Basketball.
The foundation’s grant totals were $546,500 across 19 grants in 2023 and $372,933 across 16 grants in 2022.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Thomas Gravina and Tracey Gravina as trustees.
The Thomas and Tracey Gravina Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas Gravina
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tracey Gravina
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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.
Frequently asked questions about The Thomas and Tracey Gravina Foundation
How much does The Thomas and Tracey Gravina Foundation give each year?
The Thomas and Tracey Gravina Foundation gave $495K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $547K across 19 grants.
What is The Thomas and Tracey Gravina Foundation's typical grant size?
The Thomas and Tracey Gravina Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $9,167, and its average grant was $20,633, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Thomas and Tracey Gravina Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does The Thomas and Tracey Gravina Foundation give grants?
The Thomas and Tracey Gravina Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (23%) and Arizona (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (9 grants), Villanova, PA (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Thomas and Tracey Gravina Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on The Thomas and Tracey Gravina Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (22 grants).
Who are The Thomas and Tracey Gravina Foundation's largest grantees?
The Thomas and Tracey Gravina Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Pennsylvania ($100,000), West Palm Golf Community Trust Inc ($88,333) and Villanova University ($78,350), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Thomas and Tracey Gravina Foundation?
The Thomas and Tracey Gravina Foundation reported $5.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $575K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $359K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Thomas and Tracey Gravina Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied charitable purposes. For example, West Palm Golf Community Trust says it works with local youth and families through education, mentorship, and life-skills development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Thomas and Tracey Gravina Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Thomas and Tracey Gravina Foundation's EIN?
The Thomas and Tracey Gravina Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-7118714. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Thomas and Tracey Gravina 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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