Kathryn Davis Grado Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to providing general operating support to a variety of charitable causes. Its mission reflects a commitment to addressing mental health issues, disaster response, youth development, animal welfare, and social services. The foundation supports organizations like the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and Habitat for Humanity, indicating a focus on health, community development, and humanitarian efforts. It serves a diverse range of populations and causes, including vulnerable communities and environmental initiatives.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
U.S.-based nonprofits seeking general operating support with missions similar to past grantees (animal welfare, disaster relief, mental health, youth and community services) and the ability to secure an introduction or be noticed by trustees or intermediaries.
Good Fit
- • Requests for general operating support in the typical grant size band seen historically (mostly in the low five-figure to mid-four-figure range).
- • Mission alignment with past grantees (animal welfare, disaster response, mental health, youth development, housing/community service).
- • A demonstrable local or national profile that could surface to trustees or intermediaries (partners, fiscal sponsors, or larger nonprofits).
- • Willingness to pursue relationship-building or referral-based introductions rather than relying on an open application.
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year went to organizations in 13 states, showing a multi-state (effectively national) footprint rather than a strictly local focus.
Recipient Variety
The latest year records 22 distinct recipients (23 grants) with a high rate of new entrants that year; across three years the foundation supported many independent organizations rather than a tiny closed circle.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows many new recipients (14 new in the latest year), but the foundation's public stance that it funds only preselected applicants and the lack of contact details indicate unsolicited applicants are unlikely to have a clear submission route.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
