Trace Family Foundation
Trace Family Foundation is a private foundation based in an individual recipient, Florida. Its 2024 filing describes support for civil, social, and cultural programs intended to improve quality of life and create scholarship opportunities.
Trace Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Trace Family Foundation gave $22K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Florida. 35% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $21,571
- -13.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,079
- -22.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $540
- Total assets
- $3,116
- -47.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (7 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Trace Family 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 for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 700173, Saint Cloud, FL 34770-0121
Phone: (407) 908-8238
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Trace Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boys & Girls Clubs of Central FL ($5K). Together the top 10 received $19K.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 71 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2024 went to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Trace Family Foundation open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 20 grantees (35%) 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 $193; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $1K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2021) to $25K (2023). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Central FL Orlando, FL | Supporting youth programsfor vulnerable childrenin Osceola County FL | $5,250 |
| School District of Osceola County Kissimmee, FL | Supporting teachers and stafffor local school system | $3,700 |
| Education Foundation - Osceola County Kissimmee, FL | Donation to local nonprofitserving area classroomsand qualified educators | $2,000 |
| Osceola Arts Kissimmee, FL | Sponsorship fund to supportthe arts for youth and adultsin local community | $2,000 |
| Silver Spurs Ride Club Kissimmee, FL | Donation to local nonprofit thatserves local community throughgrants and program contributions | $1,500 |
| Guardian Ad Litem Office Tallahassee, FL | Donation to support statewideprogram that provides legalservices to at-risk children | $1,300 |
| Boy Scouts of America Apopka, FL | Supporting scouting programin local community thruCentral Florida Council | $1,200 |
| Hope Partnership Kissimmee, FL | Continuing grant to local nonprofitto support their homelessnessprograms and intiatives | $916 |
| Canoe Creek K-8 Kissimmee, FL | Supporting local schoolband fundraising drive | $600 |
| The Chamber Foundation Kissimmee, FL | Grant to community organizationthat serves local businessesand the general community | $580 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,116 | $21,000 | $23,866 | $21,571 | 20 | — |
| 2023 | $5,982 | $21,500 | $28,565 | $24,922 | 18 | — |
| 2022 | $13,047 | $16,000 | $22,379 | $19,489 | 25 | — |
| 2021 | $19,426 | $26,000 | $6,574 | $5,261 | 8 | $5,261 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its charitable activity as supporting civil, social, and cultural programs and creating scholarship opportunities. Its grants show support for youth programs, schools and educators, arts, homelessness programs, scouting, and community organizations.
Grantees describe their own missions in varied terms: Osceola Arts says it promotes the arts in Osceola County; HOPE Partnership says it works to end homelessness and poverty in Central Florida; The Chamber Foundation says it brings people and resources together for the betterment of business and community; and an individual recipient Youth Football says it promotes sportsmanship and teamwork among young people.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 20 grants totaling $21,571. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $5,250, with a median grant of $540.
Among its larger 2024 grants were $5,250 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Central FL for youth programs for vulnerable children in Osceola County; $3,700 to the School District of Osceola County to support teachers and staff; $2,000 to Education Foundation - Osceola County for area classrooms and qualified educators; and $2,000 to Osceola Arts to support local arts programming. Other grants included $1,500 to Silver Spurs Ride Club, $1,300 to the Guardian Ad Litem Office, and $916 to Hope Partnership for homelessness programs and initiatives.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Keith Trace as President, Kelly Trace as Vice President, Marie Trace as Secretary, Robert Jeck as Treasurer, and Austin Blake as Member at Large.
Trace Family Foundation is led by Keith Trace, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Keith Trace
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Austin Blake
Member at Large
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Trace
Vice President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marie Trace
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Jeck
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Trace Family Foundation
How much does Trace Family Foundation give each year?
Trace Family Foundation gave $22K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $25K across 18 grants.
What is Trace Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Trace Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $540, and its average grant was $1,079, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Organizations receiving their first grant from Trace Family Foundation that year got $193 on average.
Where does Trace Family Foundation give grants?
Trace Family Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Kissimmee, FL (13 grants) and Saint Cloud, FL (4 grants).
Does Trace Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 10% of Trace Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
Who are Trace Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Trace Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Boys & Girls Clubs of Central FL ($5,250), School District of Osceola County ($3,700) and Education Foundation - Osceola County ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Trace Family Foundation?
Trace Family Foundation reported $3K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $21K.
What does Trace Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its charitable activity as supporting civil, social, and cultural programs and creating scholarship opportunities. Its grants show support for youth programs, schools and educators, arts, homelessness programs, scouting, and community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Trace Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Trace Family Foundation's EIN?
Trace Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1260292. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Trace Family 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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