The Paul E And Elaine C Drack Family Foundation Incorporated
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of charitable causes. Its mission focuses on health-related initiatives, particularly cancer support, as evidenced by its funding to organizations like the American Cancer Society and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The foundation also emphasizes animal welfare, arts and culture, and human services, providing grants to local nonprofits such as the Animal Friends Humane Society and ArtsWave. While it primarily serves organizations in Ohio, its support extends to a few other states, reflecting a commitment to enhancing community well-being through diverse philanthropic efforts.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established Cincinnati/Ohio nonprofits (health, hospitals, human services, animal welfare, arts) with local presence and relationships or introductions to the foundation or its network.
Good Fit
- • Based in Cincinnati or serving the Cincinnati metro/Ohio communities
- • Working in health-related causes, hospitals, cancer/children’s charities, animal welfare, arts, or human services
- • An existing relationship, referral, or past-grantee connection to the foundation or its board
- • Request sizes in the typical $500–$6,000 range
- • Demonstrated local credibility and fiscal responsibility
Geography
Giving is heavily concentrated in Ohio—about 79% of dollars in 2024—though a few small grants reached DC, TN, and FL; the footprint is primarily local to the Cincinnati area despite grants across four states.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded a moderate number of distinct independent nonprofits each year (10 in 2022, 12 in 2023, 14 in 2024) across health, arts, animal welfare and human services, indicating reasonable diversity for a micro foundation; however, a handful of recurrent grantees capture a sizable share of dollars (top five = 59% in 2024).
New Applicants
Direct filings and the foundation's declared 'preselected only' practice indicate invitation-driven awarding and no public application portal; although six new recipients appeared in 2024, the absence of a public submission route and contact details means unfamiliar applicants are unlikely to enter the portfolio without introductions.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
