Kathryn Davis Grado Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 81-6663721
Foundation Overview
Based in Boston, MA, Kathryn Davis Grado Foundation has awarded 162 grants totaling $1,672,024 to organizations in District of Columbia, South Carolina and 12 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $116,230, with a median award of $5,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
10 of 23 recipients (43%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
41% of grants are awarded in South Carolina, with additional funding distributed across 13 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within South Carolina, funding concentrates in Bluffton (37%), Beaufort (25%), Okatie (19%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 549% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (86%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Kathryn Davis Grado Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Backpack Buddies Of Greater Bluffton | $5,000 | Bluffton, SC, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of The Lowcountry | $5,000 | Okatie, SC, US | General Operating Supportboys And Girls Club Of Bluffton | 2024 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of The Lowcountry | $5,000 | Okatie, SC, US | General Operating Supportboys And Girls Club Of Hilton Head Island | 2024 |
| Center For Disaster Philanthropy | $12,975 | Washington, DC, US | For Ukraine Relief | 2024 |
| Child Abuse Prevention Association | $5,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | General Operating Supportopen Arms Children's Home | 2024 |
| Doctors Without Borders Usa | $4,874 | Hagerstown, MD, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Family Promise Of Beaufort County | $5,000 | Bluffton, SC, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Hopeful Horizons | $5,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation | $5,000 | Newtown, CT, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Shatterproof | $5,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Stoneleigh-burnham School | $5,000 | Greenfield, MA, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| World Central Kitchen | $12,975 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Ashville Area Habitat For Humanity | $5,000 | Ashville, NC, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Inc | $12,975 | Wellesley, MA, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Inc | $12,974 | Jacksonville, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Steadfast La Foundation | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Humane Society Of Chittenden County | $12,975 | South Burlington, VT, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Musician Treatment Foundation Of Austin Texas | $12,975 | West Lake Hills, TX, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| American Foundation For Suicide Prevention | $12,975 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Bat Conservation International Inc | $12,975 | Austin, TX, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| New Roots Institute | $12,975 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Habitat For Humanity International Inc | $12,975 | Americas, GA, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Backpack Buddies Of Greater Bluffton | $5,000 | Bluffton, SC, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of The Lowcountry | $4,000 | Okatie, SC, US | General Operating Supportboys And Girls Club Of Bluffton | 2023 |
| Child Abuse Prevention Association | $5,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | General Operating Supportopen Arms Children's Home | 2023 |
| Family Promise Of Beaufort County | $3,115 | Bluffton, SC, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Hilton Head Preparatory School | $10,000 | Hilton Head Island, SC, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Hopeful Horizons | $5,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation | $5,000 | Newtown, CT, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Save The Children Foundation Inc | $5,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Shatterproof | $5,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Stoneleigh-burnham School | $5,000 | Greenfield, MA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Worcester Animal Rescue League | $1,000 | Worcester, MA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Ymca Of Worcester | $1,000 | Worcester, MA, US | General Operating Supportgreendale Family Branch | 2023 |
| Bluffton Youth Theater | $5,000 | Bluffton, SC, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| For The Love Of Dogs Vermont | $3,000 | Waitsfield, VT, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Central Massachusetts Housing Alliance | $1,000 | Worcester, MA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Tides Foundation | $116,230 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operating Supportmovement Voter Fund | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of The Lowcountry | $4,000 | Okatie, SC, US | General Operating Supportboys And Girls Club Of Hilton Head Island | 2023 |
| Backpack Buddies Of Greater Bluffton | $5,000 | Bluffton, SC, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of The Lowcountry | $4,000 | Okatie, SC, US | General Operating Supportboys And Girls Club Of Bluffton | 2023 |
| Child Abuse Prevention Association | $5,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | General Operating Supportopen Arms Children's Home | 2023 |
| Family Promise Of Beaufort County | $3,115 | Bluffton, SC, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Hilton Head Preparatory School | $10,000 | Hilton Head Island, SC, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Hopeful Horizons | $5,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation | $5,000 | Newtown, CT, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Save The Children Foundation Inc | $5,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Shatterproof | $5,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Stoneleigh-burnham School | $5,000 | Greenfield, MA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Worcester Animal Rescue League | $1,000 | Worcester, MA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Ymca Of Worcester | $1,000 | Worcester, MA, US | General Operating Supportgreendale Family Branch | 2023 |
| Bluffton Youth Theater | $5,000 | Bluffton, SC, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| For The Love Of Dogs Vermont | $3,000 | Waitsfield, VT, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Central Massachusetts Housing Alliance | $1,000 | Worcester, MA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Tides Foundation | $116,230 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operating Supportmovement Voter Fund | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of The Lowcountry | $4,000 | Okatie, SC, US | General Operating Supportboys And Girls Club Of Hilton Head Island | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of The Lowcountry | $5,000 | Okatie, SC, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Child Abuse Prevention Association | $5,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders Usa | $29,194 | Hagerstown, MD, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Everytown For Gun Safety Support Fund Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Family Promise Of Beaufort County | $5,000 | Bluffton, SC, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Hilton Head Preparatory School | $15,000 | Hilton Head Island, SC, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Hopeful Horizons | $5,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Save The Children Foundation Inc | $3,386 | Fairfield, CT, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Shatterproof | $5,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Stoneleigh-burnham School | $5,000 | Greenfield, MA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Backpack Buddies Of Greater Bluffton | $5,000 | Bluffton, SC, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | $29,193 | Boston, MA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| North Country Animal League Inc | $20,000 | Morristown, VT, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation | $34,194 | Newtown, CT, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Hunger Coalition Of The Lowcountry | $5,000 | Hilton Head Island, SC, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Special Olympics Inc | $29,193 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of The Lowcountry | $5,000 | Okatie, SC, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Child Abuse Prevention Association | $5,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders Usa | $29,194 | Hagerstown, MD, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Everytown For Gun Safety Support Fund Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Family Promise Of Beaufort County | $5,000 | Bluffton, SC, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Hilton Head Preparatory School | $15,000 | Hilton Head Island, SC, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Hopeful Horizons | $5,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Save The Children Foundation Inc | $3,386 | Fairfield, CT, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Shatterproof | $5,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Stoneleigh-burnham School | $5,000 | Greenfield, MA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Backpack Buddies Of Greater Bluffton | $5,000 | Bluffton, SC, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | $29,193 | Boston, MA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| North Country Animal League Inc | $20,000 | Morristown, VT, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation | $34,194 | Newtown, CT, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Hunger Coalition Of The Lowcountry | $5,000 | Hilton Head Island, SC, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Special Olympics Inc | $29,193 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of The Lowcountry | $5,000 | Okatie, SC, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Child Abuse Prevention Association | $5,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders Usa | $29,194 | Hagerstown, MD, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Everytown For Gun Safety Support Fund Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Family Promise Of Beaufort County | $5,000 | Bluffton, SC, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Hilton Head Preparatory School | $15,000 | Hilton Head Island, SC, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Hopeful Horizons | $5,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Save The Children Foundation Inc | $3,386 | Fairfield, CT, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Shatterproof | $5,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Stoneleigh-burnham School | $5,000 | Greenfield, MA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Backpack Buddies Of Greater Bluffton | $5,000 | Bluffton, SC, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | $29,193 | Boston, MA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| North Country Animal League Inc | $20,000 | Morristown, VT, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation | $34,194 | Newtown, CT, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Hunger Coalition Of The Lowcountry | $5,000 | Hilton Head Island, SC, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Special Olympics Inc | $29,193 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Animal Welfare Institute | $43,664 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Bluffton Self Help Inc | $5,000 | Bluffton, SC, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of The Lowcountry | $5,000 | Okatie, SC, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Center For Disaster Philanthropy | $43,664 | Washington, DC, US | For Ukraine Relief | 2021 |
| Child Abuse Prevention Association | $5,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Crossroads Community Support Services | $5,000 | Bluffton, SC, US | General Operating Support - Backpack Buddies Of Bluffton | 2021 |
| Family Promise Of Beaufort County | $5,000 | Bluffton, SC, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Giffords Law Center To Prevent Gun Violence | $43,664 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Hilton Head Preparatory School | $10,000 | Hilton Head Island, SC, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Historic Bluffton Foundation | $5,000 | Bluffton, SC, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Hopeful Horizons | $5,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Save The Children Foundation Inc | $5,496 | Fairfield, CT, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Shatterproof | $5,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Stoneleigh-burnham School | $5,000 | Greenfield, MA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Everytown For Gun Safety Support Fund Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Crossroads Community Support Services | $5,000 | Bluffton, SC, US | General Operating Support - Backpack Buddies Of Bluffton | 2020 |
| Bluffton Self Help Inc | $5,000 | Bluffton, SC, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of The Lowcountry | $5,000 | Okatie, SC, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Doctors Without Borders Usa | $20,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Family Promise Of Beaufort County | $5,000 | Bluffton, SC, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Hilton Head Preparatory School | $20,000 | Hilton Head Island, SC, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Hopeful Horizons | $5,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| May River Montessori | $5,000 | Bluffton, SC, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| World Central Kitchen | $20,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Friends Of The Shrewsbury Senior Center Inc | $5,342 | Shrewsbury, MA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Neads Inc | $10,000 | Princeton, MA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Of Burlington | $15,000 | Burlington, MA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| United Way Of North Central Massachusetts | $6,000 | Fitchburg, MA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Worcester Animal Rescue League | $6,000 | Worcester, MA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Worcester County Food Bank Inc | $6,000 | Shrewsbury, MA, US | For Programs And Services In Worcester | 2020 |
| World Resources Institute | $13,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Child Abuse Prevention Association | $3,171 | Beaufort, SC, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Animal Welfare Institute | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Bluffton Historical Preservation Society | $5,000 | Bluffton, SC, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Performing Animal Welfare Society | $15,820 | Galt, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Shatterproof | $2,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | $2,000 | Port Chester, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Fistula Foundation | $10,000 | San Jose, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Smile Mass Inc | $15,000 | Sudbury, MA, US | Beach Wheelchair Program | 2018 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Inc | $10,000 | Jacksonville, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Ocean Conservancy Inc | $12,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Palmetto Animal League | $2,500 | Okatie, SC, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Hilton Head Preparatory School | $2,500 | Hilton Head Island, SC, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of The Lowcountry | $5,000 | Okatie, SC, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Lowcountry Habitat For Humanity | $5,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Family Promise Of Beaufort County | $5,000 | Bluffton, SC, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Community Foundation Of The Lowcountry | $2,410 | Hilton Head Island, SC, US | General Operating Support For The Benefit Of The Humane Association Of The Lowcountry. | 2018 |
| Backpack Buddies Of Bluffton | $5,000 | Bluffton, SC, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Animal Shelter Inc | $3,000 | Sterling, MA, US | Operating Support | 2017 |
| Animal Welfare Institute | $3,000 | Washington, DC, US | Operating Support | 2017 |
| Appalachian Black Bear Rehabilitation And Release Center | $3,000 | Townsend, TN, US | Operating Support | 2017 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | $3,750 | Port Chester, NY, US | Operating Support | 2017 |
| Performing Animal Welfare Society | $4,000 | Galt, CA, US | Operating Support | 2017 |
| Puppies Behind Bars Inc | $4,000 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2017 |
| Savannah Country Day School Inc | $2,500 | Savannah, GA, US | Operating Support | 2017 |
| Shatterproof | $3,750 | Norwalk, CT, US | Operating Support | 2017 |
| Whale And Dolphin Conservation Inc | $3,000 | Plymouth, MA, US | Operating Support | 2017 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 81-6663721 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | HEMENWAY BARNES Boston, MA 02196-0000 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Kathryn Davis Grado Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | Joan Garrity Flynn |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Brian C Broderick |
| Trustee | Leighann Grado |
| Trustee | Kristina Grado |
| Trustee | Summer Marshall |
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