Private foundation · EIN 58-1876906 · Atlanta, Georgia

Graves Foundation Inc

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 12 grants paid, $82K total, median $2,500. 75% of grants stayed in Georgia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
12
$82K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in GA
75%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.6M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Trinity Presbyterian ChurchStatesboro, GAUnrestricted$45K
Atlanta Symphony OrchestraAtlanta, GAUnrestricted$10K
Breakthrough T1d Georgia ChapterAtlanta, GAUnrestricted$10K
Arcs Foundation IncLubbock, TXUnrestricted$5,000
Paideia SchoolAtlanta, GAUnrestricted$3,000
Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer CenterChapel Hill, NCUnrestricted$3,000
Landmark SchoolFairburn, GAUnrestricted$2,000
Atlanta Botanical GardenAtlanta, GAUnrestricted$1,000
Bates CollegeLewiston, MEUnrestricted$1,000
Peachtree String QuartetAtlanta, GAUnrestricted$1,000
Earn2giveAtlanta, GAUnrestricted$750
Westminister SchoolsAtlanta, GAUnrestricted$500

By state: Georgia 9 · Texas 1 · North Carolina 1 · Maine 1

About this foundation

Graves Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Atlanta, Georgia, administered in care of William M Graves, tax-exempt since 1991. 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 Graves Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Graves Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $82K across 12 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does Graves Foundation Inc give?

Georgia (9 grants), Texas (1 grants), North Carolina (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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