The Gracey Family Foundation Incorporated
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to providing financial support primarily for educational initiatives and community service projects. It focuses on general support for local charities, with a notable emphasis on elementary education and related capital campaigns. The foundation serves various organizations, including educational institutions and community service clubs, particularly in the areas of sports and education. Its funding activities indicate a commitment to enhancing community resources and supporting local development efforts.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small local education or community nonprofit (elementary school campaign, boosters, or local health/community foundations) operating in the KY–OH region with strong local ties or endorsements.
Good Fit
- • Project tied to elementary schools, booster clubs, or local community services in KY or neighboring Ohio.
- • Requests for modest general support or capital gifts in the $500–$15,000 range.
- • Strong local reputation or introduction from community leaders in Fort Thomas/Cincinnati area.
- • A concrete, place-based project that aligns with prior recipients (education, school capital, local community improvements).
Geography
Observed grants are regionally concentrated: the foundation supports organizations in Kentucky and neighboring Ohio, with 84% of 2024 dollars directed to Ohio recipients despite the foundation being KY-based.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows five distinct independent recipients (hospital foundation, education foundations, booster clubs); across three observed years grant counts rose from 3 to 5, indicating a moderate spread of local recipients for a micro private foundation.
New Applicants
Behavioral data show high turnover and many new grantees in the latest year, so new organizations have been added, but the foundation explicitly states it funds only preselected recipients, so unsolicited applicants are unlikely to access funding without identification or introduction.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
