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The Robert E Frazier Tri-City Area Charitable Foundation Inc: 22 grants to organizations, $302,655 (tax year ended December 2025)
The Robert E Frazier Tri-City Area Charitable Foundation Inc, a private foundation in Lexington, KY, paid 22 grants to organizations totaling $302,655 in its tax year ended December 2025, according to its Form 990-PF filed with the IRS on March 26, 2026. The largest was $25,577 to City of Cumberland Kentucky (#2) in Cumberland, KY for partial funding for construction of maintenance building..
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- EIN
- 453278636
- Based in
- Lexington, KY
- Assets
- $8,620,569
- Grants paid
- $302,655
- Tax year ended
- December 2025
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2025
From the Form 990-PF filed March 26, 2026, IRS object ID 202640859349100914. It reported $302,655 in grants paid; 22 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Cumberland Kentucky (#2) | Cumberland, KY | Partial funding for construction of maintenance building. | $25,577 | apps.irs.gov | |
| City of Benham Kentucky (#2) | Benham, KY | Roof improvement for municipally owned historic building. | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Merdizo Center Ministries Inc (#1) | Lynch, KY | Grantee awarded post-secondary scholarships to "tri-city" area students. | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| City of Cumberland Kentucky (#1) | Cumberland, KY | Partial funding of perimeter fencing for municipal maintenance area. | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Heritage Ministries Inc | Lynch, KY | Contribution to tri-city empty stocking fund for economically disadvantaged persons. | Religion-related | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College | Cumberland, KY | Repairs to kentucky coal museum. | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Harlan County Kentucky Fiscal Court (#1) | Harlan, KY | Hvac units for government owned benham inn facility. | $18,450 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Harlan County Kentucky Fiscal Court (#2) | Harlan, KY | Door locks for government owned benham inn facility. | $16,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Tri-City Little League Inc | Benham, KY | League charter, player sponsorships, equipment, field upgrades, maintenance, and all-star uniforms. | $15,304 | apps.irs.gov | |
| City of Benham Kentucky (#1) | Benham, KY | Partial funding for utility services department maintenance vehicle. | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| City of Lynch Kentucky (#1) | Lynch, KY | Partial funding to demolish and remove four dilapidated houses. | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cumberland Elementary School Harlan County Board of Education (#1) | Cumberland, KY | Equipment, supplies, and other support for grades 5 and 6 football team. | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| City of Lynch Kentucky (#2) | Lynch, KY | Baseball field with added bleachers for use by tri-city little league. | $13,608 | apps.irs.gov | |
| City of Cumberland Tourist and Convention Commission | Cumberland, KY | Partial funding for renovation of municipally owned building. | $12,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cumberland Elementary School Harlan County Board of Education (#5) | Cumberland, KY | Field supplies, equipment, and player gear for girls grades 5-8 softball. | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Lynch Church of God Loaves and Fishes Program | Cumberland, KY | Bulk food for community distribution. | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Stephens Catholic Church | Cumberland, KY | Food for outreach pantry. | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Tri-Cities Heritage Development Corporation | Cumberland, KY | City facade improvement program. | Community improvement and capacity building | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Cumberland Elementary School Harlan County Board of Education (#2) | Cumberland, KY | Summer camp activities administered by family resource and youth services center. | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Merdizo Center Ministries Inc (#2) | Lynch, KY | Applicances and equipment for outreach kitchen. | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cumberland Elementary School Harlan County Board of Education (#3) | Cumberland, KY | Competition materials and other support for math counts program. | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cumberland Elementary School Harlan County Board of Education (#4) | Cumberland, KY | Tickets and food for end-of-year field trip for kindergarten students. | $1,716 | apps.irs.gov |
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2024
From the Form 990-PF filed May 15, 2025, IRS object ID 202531359349103658. It reported $401,097 in grants paid; 30 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-Cities Heritage Development Corporation Inc | Cumberland, KY | Grant writer to research, draft, and submit proposals for funds benefiting tri-city municipal governments. | Community improvement and capacity building | $60,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Merdizo Center Ministries Inc | Lynch, KY | Grantee awarded post-secondary scholarships to "tri-city" area students. | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| City of Cumberland Kentucky (#1) | Cumberland, KY | Emergency equipment for police vehicle. | $21,658 | apps.irs.gov | |
| City of Benham Kentucky (#1) | Benham, KY | Renovations to city hall building. | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| City of Benham Kentucky (#2) | Benham, KY | Partial funding for maintenance of historic benham theater and old market building. | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| City of Cumberland Kentucky (#2) | Cumberland, KY | Funding for construction of perimeter fencing for municipal maintenance lot. | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| City of Lynch Kentucky (#1) | Lynch, KY | Partial funding for purchase of two police vehicles. | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| City of Lynch Kentucky (#2) | Lynch, KY | Partial funding to demolish and remove three dilapidated houses and perform repairs to city hall building and replace office furniture destroyed by flooding. | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Friends of Benham LTD | Benham, KY | Partial funding for phase 1 of patio project at municipal coal miners memorial park. | Community improvement and capacity building | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Heritage Ministries Inc | Lynch, KY | Contribution to tri-city empty stocking fund for economically disadvantaged persons. | Religion-related | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Cumberland Elementary School Harlan County Board of Education (#6) | Cumberland, KY | Small equipment and supplies to support science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (steam) program for grades 5 and 6. | $19,511 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cumberland Elementary School Harlan County Board of Education (#14) | Cumberland, KY | Food items for weekend "backpack" program for the period november 1, 2024 to october 31, 2025. | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Tri-City Little League Inc | Benham, KY | League charter, player sponsorships, equipment, player safety supplies, all-star uniforms, and field maintenance. | $13,903 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cumberland Elementary School Harlan County Board of Education (#2) | Cumberland, KY | I-ready math program software and support for students in grades k-8. | $13,800 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cumberland Elementary School Harlan County Board of Education (#3) | Cumberland, KY | Lexia core5 reading program software to accelerate skills development in grades k-8. | $13,800 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Willing Hearts Inc | Cumberland, KY | Equipment and supplies for empowerment program to teach skill-based clay arts techniques. | Mental health and crisis intervention | $10,224 | apps.irs.gov |
| Cumberland Elementary School Harlan County Board of Education (#4) | Cumberland, KY | Youth service center "summer camp" program designed to help students remain or excel at grade level and educational assemblies and field trips. | $8,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cumberland Elementary School Harlan County Board of Education (#16) | Cumberland, KY | Training equipment, uniforms, cleats, and socks for grades 4-8 soccer team. | $7,690 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cumberland Elementary School Harlan County Board of Education (#13) | Cumberland, KY | Uniforms, shoes, and shooting shirts for grades 4-8 boys basketball team. | $7,250 | apps.irs.gov | |
| City of Cumberland Tourist and Convention Commission | Cumberland, KY | Copier/printer. | $7,152 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cumberland Elementary School Harlan County Board of Education (#1) | Cumberland, KY | Americorps volunteer instructional assistant for grades 3-5 math intervention. | $6,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cumberland Elementary School Harlan County Board of Education (#5) | Cumberland, KY | Uniforms ans supplies for grades k-3 "pee wee" dance team. | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cumberland Elementary School Harlan County Board of Education (#7) | Cumberland, KY | Uniforms, shoes, equipment, supplies, and travel stipend for grades 4-6 cheerleading program. | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cumberland Elementary School Harlan County Board of Education (#8) | Cumberland, KY | Uniforms, shoes, equipment, supplies, and travel stipend for grades 7 and 8 cheerleading program. | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cumberland Elementary School Harlan County Board of Education (#9) | Cumberland, KY | Uniforms, shoes, equipment, supplies, and travel stipend for grades 4-8 girls basketball program. | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cumberland Elementary School Harlan County Board of Education (#12) | Cumberland, KY | Study materials, dues, food and travel allowances, team apparel, practice incentives, and end-of-year awards trip for grades 6-8 academic team. | $3,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cumberland Elementary School Harlan County Board of Education (#17) | Cumberland, KY | Equipment, uniforms, and supplies for grades 5-8 girls softball team. | $3,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cumberland Elementary School Harlan County Board of Education (#11) | Cumberland, KY | Barter theatre tickets, transportation, substitute stipends, and meal allowances for grades 7 and 8 cultural awareness exposure to performing arts. | $2,271 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cumberland Elementary School Harlan County Board of Education (#15) | Cumberland, KY | Travel, tickets, and food for kindergarten outing to aquarium. | $1,386 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cumberland Elementary School Harlan County Board of Education (#10) | Cumberland, KY | Recreational equipment for use by middle school students during outside break time. | $952 | apps.irs.gov |
Causes funded
From grants whose recipient has a cause.
| Cause | Granted |
|---|---|
| Community improvement and capacity building | $87,500 |
| Religion-related | $40,000 |
| Mental health and crisis intervention | $10,224 |
States funded
| Recipient state | Granted |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | $703,752 |
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Updated March 26, 2026. Read from IRS Form 990-PF e-file data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Grants are as each foundation reported them to the IRS on its Form 990-PF. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant has a cause only where the recipient's name and city match one organization in the IRS Business Master File, and the cause is that organization's NTEE major group. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.