Private foundation · EIN 45-3278636

The Robert E Frazier Tri-City Area Charitable Foundation Inc

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Lexington, KY

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Tax year 2025 (period ending 2025-12-31) · Filed with IRS 2026 · Data as of 2026-10-24 · View filing on ProPublica · Source: IRS e-file object 202640859349100914
Total assets (EOY)$6,703,614
Grants paid$302,655
Typical (median) grant$15,000
Grants listed22
Giving in home state (KY)100%

Grant size distribution

RangeGrants
Under $5K2
$5K–$25K17
$25K–$100K3
$100K+0

Smallest $1,716 · Largest $25,577

Geographic focus

KY
100%

Common purposes

partialfundingmaintenanceownedcityequipmentfieldbuildingfoodimprovementmunicipallyareastudentsgovernmentbenham

Giving history

Tax yearContributions paidTotal assetsGrants listed
2023$301,399$6,321,29025
2025$302,655$6,703,61422

Years shown are the filings ingested so far; more years are added as additional IRS batches are processed.

How to apply

ContactERICA L ELDRIDGE
Address506 WEST MAIN STREET, CUMBERLAND, KY, 40823
Phone6065895151
EmailFRAZIERFOUNDATION22@GMAIL.COM
Form & materialsREQUEST FOR GRANTS MUST BE SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO THE FOUNDATION'S GRANT APPLICATION PROCESS. TO FACILITATE THE PROCESS THE FOUNDATION HAS PRODUCED DOCUMENTS TITLED "GRANT GUIDELINES," "GRANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS, AND "PROJECT FINANCIAL INFORMATION FORM." THESE DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE ADDRESS FOR SUBMITTING GRANT APPLICATIONS IDENTIFIED AT ITEM 2A ABOVE AND ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE ADDRESS. EACH GRANT APPLICATION REQUIRES SPECIFIC INFORMATION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL DONEE ORGANIZATION TO INCLUDE DOCUMENTATION OF RECOGNIZED PUBLIC CHARITY STATUS, CURRENT FINANCIAL INFORMATION, THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION, AND MATERIAL SERVICES PROVIDED. IN ADDITION, A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT IS REQUIRED ALONG WITH APPLICABLE BUDGET INFORMATION RELATING TO THE PROJECT. A "GRANT AGREEMENT" DOCUMENT IS REQUIRED FOR EACH APPROVED APPLICATION.
DeadlinesBY APRIL 30 AND OCTOBER 31 TO BE CONSIDERED IN SEMI-ANNUAL MEETINGS IN MAY AND NOVEMBER.
RestrictionsGRANTS ARE AWARDED TO ORGANIZATIONS FOR PURPOSES DESCRIBED IN CODE SECTION 501(C)(3) AND FOR WHICH CONTRIBUTIONS ARE DEDUCTIBLE UNDER CODE SECTIONS 170(C), 2055(A), AND 2522(A), BUT ARE LIMITED TO CONTRIBUTIONS THAT PRIMARILY BENEFIT THE CITY AND CITIZENRY OF CUMBERLAND, KENTUCKY, AND THE TRI-CITY AREA OF CUMBERLAND, BENHAM, AND LYNCH, KENTUCKY. GRANT RECIPIENTS ARE SELECTED BASED ON MERIT WITH PREFERENCE GIVEN TO GRANTS WHICH ARE SUBJECT TO MATCHING AWARDS. HOWEVER, GRANTS WILL NOT BE MADE TO OR FOR INDIVIDUALS; RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS FOR RELIGIOUS PURPOSES; INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS WITHOUT A QUALIFIED DOMESTIC 501(C)(3) REPRESENTATIVE; PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS (OTHER THAN OPERATING FOUNDATIONS); ENDOWMENTS OR OTHER DISCRETIONARY FUNDING POOLS; DINNERS, BALLS, OR OTHER TICKETED EVENTS; POLITICAL PURPOSES; LOBBYING ACTIVITIES; AND PURPOSES OUTSIDE THE FOUNDATION'S SPECIFIED FUNDING PRIORITIES.

Source: 990-PF Part XV line 2, tax year 2025.

Top recipients (tax year 2025)

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
City Of Cumberland Kentucky (#2)CUMBERLAND, KYPARTIAL FUNDING FOR CONSTRUCTION OF MAINTENANCE BUILDING.$25,577
City Of Benham Kentucky (#2)BENHAM, KYROOF IMPROVEMENT FOR MUNICIPALLY OWNED HISTORIC BUILDING.$25,000
Merdizo Center Ministries Inc (#1)LYNCH, KYGRANTEE AWARDED POST-SECONDARY SCHOLARSHIPS TO "TRI-CITY" AREA STUDENTS.$25,000
City Of Cumberland Kentucky (#1)CUMBERLAND, KYPARTIAL FUNDING OF PERIMETER FENCING FOR MUNICIPAL MAINTENANCE AREA.$20,000
Heritage Ministries IncLYNCH, KYCONTRIBUTION TO TRI-CITY EMPTY STOCKING FUND FOR ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED PERSONS.$20,000
Southeast Kentucky Community And Technical CollegeCUMBERLAND, KYREPAIRS TO KENTUCKY COAL MUSEUM.$20,000
Harlan County Kentucky Fiscal Court (#1)HARLAN, KYHVAC UNITS FOR GOVERNMENT OWNED BENHAM INN FACILITY.$18,450
Harlan County Kentucky Fiscal Court (#2)HARLAN, KYDOOR LOCKS FOR GOVERNMENT OWNED BENHAM INN FACILITY.$16,000
Tri-City Little League IncBENHAM, KYLEAGUE CHARTER, PLAYER SPONSORSHIPS, EQUIPMENT, FIELD UPGRADES, MAINTENANCE, AND ALL-STAR UNIFORMS.$15,304
City Of Benham Kentucky (#1)BENHAM, KYPARTIAL FUNDING FOR UTILITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT MAINTENANCE VEHICLE.$15,000
City Of Lynch Kentucky (#1)LYNCH, KYPARTIAL FUNDING TO DEMOLISH AND REMOVE FOUR DILAPIDATED HOUSES.$15,000
Cumberland Elementary School Harlan County Board Of Education (#1)CUMBERLAND, KYEQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, AND OTHER SUPPORT FOR GRADES 5 AND 6 FOOTBALL TEAM.$15,000
City Of Lynch Kentucky (#2)LYNCH, KYBASEBALL FIELD WITH ADDED BLEACHERS FOR USE BY TRI-CITY LITTLE LEAGUE.$13,608
City Of Cumberland Tourist And Convention CommissionCUMBERLAND, KYPARTIAL FUNDING FOR RENOVATION OF MUNICIPALLY OWNED BUILDING.$12,500
Cumberland Elementary School Harlan County Board Of Education (#5)CUMBERLAND, KYFIELD SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, AND PLAYER GEAR FOR GIRLS GRADES 5-8 SOFTBALL.$10,000
Lynch Church Of God Loaves And Fishes ProgramCUMBERLAND, KYBULK FOOD FOR COMMUNITY DISTRIBUTION.$7,500
St Stephens Catholic ChurchCUMBERLAND, KYFOOD FOR OUTREACH PANTRY.$7,500
Tri-Cities Heritage Development CorporationCUMBERLAND, KYCITY FACADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.$7,500
Cumberland Elementary School Harlan County Board Of Education (#2)CUMBERLAND, KYSUMMER CAMP ACTIVITIES ADMINISTERED BY FAMILY RESOURCE AND YOUTH SERVICES CENTER.$5,000
Merdizo Center Ministries Inc (#2)LYNCH, KYAPPLICANCES AND EQUIPMENT FOR OUTREACH KITCHEN.$5,000
Cumberland Elementary School Harlan County Board Of Education (#3)CUMBERLAND, KYCOMPETITION MATERIALS AND OTHER SUPPORT FOR MATH COUNTS PROGRAM.$2,000
Cumberland Elementary School Harlan County Board Of Education (#4)CUMBERLAND, KYTICKETS AND FOOD FOR END-OF-YEAR FIELD TRIP FOR KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS.$1,716
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