Private foundation · EIN 56-2529760 · Scottsdale, Arizona · Philanthropy & grantmaking

William M and Ann K Grace Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you work nationally. The foundation accepts applications (March 1st of each year) and its median grant is $4,000.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 66 grants paid, $554K total, median $4,000. 17% of grants stayed in Arizona. Stated restrictions: Scholarships are provided for all levels of school including private grade schools, high schools, colleges and universities based on merit or need.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
66
$554K
Median grant
$4,000
Stays in AZ
17%
of grants
Deadline
See below
March 1st of each year
Assets
$12M

How to apply

The scholarship application is made available to anyone requesting a scholarship. Applications can be obtained by contacting the foundation. Contact: William and Ann Grace Foundation, 6925 E Indian School Rd, Scottsdale, Az, 6029568254 Deadlines: March 1st of each year Restrictions: Scholarships are provided for all levels of school including private grade schools, high schools, colleges and universities based on merit or need.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

Top 9 of 66 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Cincinnati Children's HospitalCincinnati, OHYouth health$198K
Children's Oncology Group FoundationPhiladelphia, PAYouth health$83K
Phoenix Children's FoundationPhoenix, AZGeneral support$13K
University of Arizona FoundationTucson, AZYouth enhancement$11K
Wigged Out IncPhoenix, AZGeneral support$2,500
Executive Council CharitiesPhoenix, AZYouth life enhancement$1,500
Save the ChildrenFairfield, CTYouth health$1,392
Gilbert High SchoolGilbert, AZYouth enhancement$1,000
Chaparral High SchoolScottsdale, AZYouth life enhancement$520

By state: Ohio 1 · Missouri 36 · Pennsylvania 1 · Arizona 11 · Iowa 7 · Kansas 4

About this foundation

William M and Ann K Grace Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Scottsdale, Arizona, administered in care of Howard T Grace, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does William M and Ann K Grace Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. The scholarship application is made available to anyone requesting a scholarship. Applications can be obtained by contacting the foundation. Deadlines: March 1st of each year.

How much does William M and Ann K Grace Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $554K across 66 grants, a median of $4,000.

Where does William M and Ann K Grace Foundation give?

Ohio (1 grants), Missouri (36 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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