GRADISON FOUNDATION
https://N/ATotal Given 2016–2023
$776K
472 grants · $97K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$1K
typical micro grants · $500–$2K
grant size
48%
supporter · 93/194 multi-year
repeat
$1.4M
Assets · 2021
194
Distinct recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
WILLIS D GRADISON JR
Phone
7038932620
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
NONE
Restrictions
NONE
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $121K | $1.3M | $105K | 71 |
| 2017 | $132K | $1.3M | $255K | 66 |
| 2018 | $104K | $1.2M | $57K | 67 |
| 2019 | N/A | $1.3M | $62K | N/A |
| 2020 | $110K | $1.3M | $66K | 59 |
| 2021 | $89K | $1.4M | $87K | 61 |
| 2022 | $99K | $1.1M | $99K | 70 |
| 2023 | $120K | $1.1M | $121K | 78 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 472 grants on record
Minimum
$50
25th Pctl
$500
Median
$1K
Average
$2K
75th Pctl
$2K
Maximum
$15K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| JOAN GRADISON COE | VICE PRES. | — |
| WILLIS D GRADISON JR | PRES. & TREA | — |
| CARI GRADISON | VICE PRES. | — |
| BETH LYON | VICE PRES. | — |
| ROBIN GRADISON | VICE PRES. | — |
| WENDY GRADISON | VICE PRES. | — |
| MARGARET GRADISON | V.P. AND SEC | — |
Grants Awarded (472 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEAF COMMUNITY ARTS | BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC | $15,000 | CULTURAL ARTS ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS | 2017 |
| LEAF COMMUNITY ARTS | BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC | $15,000 | CULTURAL ARTS ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS | 2016 |
| SMOKY MOUNTAIN HOUSING PARTNERSHIP | WAYNESVILLE, NC | $11,250 | HOUSING | 2020 |
| SMOKY MOUNTAIN HOUSING PARTNERSHIP | WAYNESVILLE, NC | $11,250 | HOUSING | 2021 |
| MOUNTAIN PROJECTS | WAYNESVILLE, NC | $11,000 | SOCIAL SERVICES | 2023 |
| MARBLES KIDS MUSEUM | RALEIGH, NC | $10,500 | EDUCATION | 2023 |
| MOUNTAIN PROJECTS | WAYNESVILLE, NC | $10,000 | SOCIAL SERVICES | 2022 |
| LEAF | BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC | $10,000 | EDUCATION | 2020 |
| PARKMONT SCHOOL | WASHINGTON, DC | $10,000 | EDUCATIONAL - GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2018 |
| PRS INC | MCLEAN, VA | $10,000 | SOCIAL SERVICES | 2020 |
| LEAF | BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC | $10,000 | EDUCATION | 2021 |
| LEAF | BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC | $10,000 | EDUCATION | 2022 |
| LEAF | BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC | $10,000 | EDUCATION | 2023 |
| PARKMONT SCHOOL | WASHINGTON, DC | $10,000 | EDUCATIONAL - GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2017 |
| PARKMONT SCHOOL | WASHINGTON, DC | $10,000 | EDUCATIONAL - GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2016 |
| LEAF INTERNATIONAL | INDEPENCENCE, KY | $10,000 | CULTURE KEEPERS | 2016 |
| LEAF INTERNATIONAL | INDEPENCENCE, KY | $10,000 | CULTURE KEEPERS | 2017 |
| LEAF INTERNATIONAL | INDEPENCENCE, KY | $10,000 | CULTURE KEEPERS | 2018 |
| PARTNERSHIP FOR APPLACHIAN GIRLS | MARSHALL, NC | $10,000 | EDUCATIONAL | 2023 |
| OPERA LAFAYETTE | WASHINGTON, DC | $7,500 | CULTURAL | 2017 |
| JEWISH FEDERATION OF CINC | CINCINNATI, OH | $6,800 | RELIGIOUS - GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2017 |
| DUKE UNIVERSITY | DURHAM, NC | $6,500 | P.A.G.E. | 2016 |
| PAGE MADISON COUNTY EDUCATION | MARSHALL, NC | $6,500 | EDUCATIONAL | 2020 |
| PAGE MADISON COUNTY EDUCATION | MARSHALL, NC | $6,500 | EDUCATIONAL | 2021 |
| PARTNERSHIP FOR APPLACHIAN GIRLS' | MARSHALL, NC | $6,500 | EDUCATIONAL | 2022 |