The Grado Foundation
Invitation OnlyTucson, Arizona · EIN 88-2035169 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$77K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$692K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,545 and $7,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
72% of grants went outside Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Reagan High School Band Parents Association | San Antonio, TX | General support. | $15,000 |
| Ironwood Ridge Theater | Tuscon, AZ | General support. | $7,700 |
| The Exploratorium | San Francisco, CA | General support. | $7,500 |
| Zion City Care | Tuscon, AZ | General support. | $7,500 |
| Burned Out Survivors Fund | San Antonio, TX | General support. | $7,500 |
| James Madison High School Bandflags Parent | Asan Antonio, TX | General support. | $5,000 |
| Claws and Paws | Tuscon, AZ | General support. | $5,000 |
| Music for All Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General support. | $5,000 |
| PTA Missorui Congress Aka Alfred L Renner PTA | Kansas City, MO | General support. | $3,500 |
| Charitable Child Fund Inc | Beverly Hills, CA | General support. | $2,500 |
| Peninsula Soccer League | San Diego, CA | General support. | $2,000 |
| Springfield Boys and Girls Club Inc | Springfeild, MO | General support. | $2,000 |
| Boys Girls Club Harlem Inc | New York, NY | General support. | $1,639 |
| The League to Save Lake Tahoe | South Lake Tahoe, CA | General support. | $1,545 |
| Mattie Rhodes Center | Kansas City, MO | General support. | $1,500 |
| 4 Peaks Little League | Mesa, AZ | General support. | $1,000 |
| Leman PTO | Oro Valley, AZ | General support. | $770 |
| Peninsula Soccer League | San Diego, CA | General support. | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $77,154 | 18 |
| 2024 | $45,900 | 7 |
| 2023 | $25,000 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621359349102172
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 88-2035169
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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