Private foundation · EIN 13-4070185 · Pound Ridge, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Helen I Graham Charitable Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 15 grants paid, $222K total, median $10K. 33% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
15
$222K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in NY
33%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.4M

Grants paid in 2025

15 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
PercBozeman, MTScholarships$50K
Outward BoundCamden, MEScholarship$45K
Inst for Neuro Disorders (ind)New Haven, CTResearch projects$40K
Teach for AmericaNew York, NYGeneral support$25K
Jacksonville SymphonyJacksonville, FLGeneral support$15K
Bridges to CommunityOssining, NYPrograms in d.r.$10K
Hollins UniversityRoanoke, VAScholarship$10K
Philadelphia Museum of ArtPhiladelphia, PAEducation$10K
McV FoundationRichmond, VASupport for sickle cell research$5,000
The Reading TeamNew York, NYSupport for pre and after school education programs$5,000
Virginia Historical SocietyRichmond, VAGeneral support$2,500
Women's Giving AllianceJacksonville, FLGeneral support$1,500
Hope's DoorPleasantville, NYSupport/women shelter$1,000
MyfaceNew York, NYGeneral support$1,000
Read to GrowBranford, CTChildrens' literacy$1,000

By state: Montana 1 · Maine 1 · New York 5 · Connecticut 2 · Virginia 3 · Florida 2

About this foundation

Helen I Graham Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Pound Ridge, New York, administered in care of Harvey Dann IV, tax-exempt since 2000. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Helen I Graham Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Helen I Graham Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $222K across 15 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Helen I Graham Charitable Foundation give?

Montana (1 grants), Maine (1 grants), New York (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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