Private foundation · EIN 88-1181893 · Ft Lauderdale, Florida · Animal welfare

Marion and Richard Graham 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: 54 grants paid, $1.2M total, median $20K. 6% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
54
$1.2M
Median grant
$20K
Stays in FL
6%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$38M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Diety Animal Rescue & FoundationWoodland Hills, CATo fund animal rescue efforts$40K
Road Dogs & RescueLomita, CATo fund animal rescue efforts$40K
Whispering Willows Senior Dog SanctuaryHermitage, MOTo fund animal rescue efforts$40K
Animal Wonders IncPotomac, MTTo fund animal rescue efforts$35K
California Bully RescueOakdale, CATo fund animal rescue efforts$30K
Dog Gone SeattleBothell, WATo fund animal rescue efforts$30K
Downtown Dog RescueSouth Gate, CATo fund animal rescue efforts$30K
Forgotten Dog RescueSeattle, WATo fund animal rescue efforts$30K
Foxy and the HoundsWoodland Hills, CATo fund animal rescue efforts$30K
Grand-Paws Senior SanctuarySanta Clarita, CATo fund animal rescue efforts$30K
Mission Compassion Paw IncChicago, ILTo fund animal rescue efforts$30K
Muddy Paws RescueNew York, NYTo fund animal rescue efforts$30K
Scrd Inc Dba Second Chance Dog RescueSan Diego, CATo fund animal rescue efforts$30K
Vintage Pug Senior SanctuarySacramento, CATo fund animal rescue efforts$30K
Brother Wolf Animal RescueAsheville, NCTo fund animal rescue efforts$25K
Hearts & Bones Animal RescueDallas, TXTo fund animal rescue efforts$25K
I Stand With My Pack IncCulver City, CATo fund animal rescue efforts$25K
Lily's Legacy Senior Dog SanctuaryPetaluma, CATo fund animal rescue efforts$25K
Real Time Rescue IncYucca Valley, CATo fund animal rescue efforts$25K
Sarge's Animal Resuce FoundationWaynesville, NCTo fund animal rescue efforts$25K
White Wiskers Senior Dog SanctuaryAkron, NYTo fund animal rescue efforts$25K
A Critter's Chance IncPlainfield, INTo fund animal rescue efforts$20K
Alive RescueChicago, ILTo fund animal rescue efforts$20K
Blue Man Dog IncBurbank, CATo fund animal rescue efforts$20K
Chihuahua Rescue of San Diego CountyAlpine, CATo fund animal rescue efforts$20K
Feline Urgent Rescue of Western North CarolinaWaynesville, NCTo fund animal rescue efforts$20K
House Rabbit NetworkWestford, MATo fund animal rescue efforts$20K
Karma Cat RescueMilltown, NJTo fund animal rescue efforts$20K
Kitty Karma of Delray IncDelray Beach, FLTo fund animal rescue efforts$20K
Northwest Animal CompanionsPortland, ORTo fund animal rescue efforts$20K
Pawsitively Saved RescueNewberg, ORTo fund animal rescue efforts$20K
Precious Pals Pet RescueEncino, CATo fund animal rescue efforts$20K
Real Good Dog RescueMemphis, TNTo fund animal rescue efforts$20K
Southern California Bulldog Rescue Dba Socal Bulldog RescueSanta Ana, CATo fund animal rescue efforts$20K
Tobie's Small Dog RescueGlendale, CATo fund animal rescue efforts$20K
Ace of HeartsBeverly Hills, CATo fund animal rescue efforts$15K
Cherished Tails Senior SanctuaryMarana, AZTo fund animal rescue efforts$15K
Epic OutreachJacksonville, FLTo fund animal rescue efforts$15K
For the Birds of AcadianaLafayette, LATo fund animal rescue efforts$15K
Forgotten Now Family RescueCornelius, NCTo fund animal rescue efforts$15K
Foster Army Animal RescueRiverside, CATo fund animal rescue efforts$15K
Gateway Pet GuardiansEast St Louis, ILTo fund animal rescue efforts$15K
Hoofsnhorns Farm IncTucson, AZTo fund animal rescue efforts$15K
It Takes a VillageMuscatine, IATo fund animal rescue efforts$15K
Kibbelz of Love IncWest Palm Beach, FLTo fund animal rescue efforts$15K
Lumpy Lizard Reptile Poultry and Exotics RescueHouston, TXTo fund animal rescue efforts$15K
Noahs B-Ark Inc Dba Noah's Bark Dog RescueManhattan Beach, CATo fund animal rescue efforts$15K
Oregon Pet Project Dba Ark Pet RescueNewberg, ORTo fund animal rescue efforts$15K
Pitties & PalsJackson, NJTo fund animal rescue efforts$15K
Scoot to the Stars RescueSparks, NVTo fund animal rescue efforts$15K
South Bay Rodent Rescue IncLawndale, CATo fund animal rescue efforts$15K
Viva RescueMenifee, CATo fund animal rescue efforts$15K
Pets Are Wonderful Support Inc Dba Paws New YorkNew York, NYTo fund animal rescue efforts$10K
Safe in Austin Rescue RanchLeander, TXTo fund animal rescue efforts$10K

By state: California 21 · North Carolina 4 · Illinois 3 · New York 3 · Washington 2 · Oregon 3

About this foundation

Marion and Richard Graham Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Ft Lauderdale, Florida, administered in care of Philip a Disque, tax-exempt since 2022. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Marion and Richard Graham 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 Marion and Richard Graham Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.2M across 54 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Marion and Richard Graham Foundation give?

California (21 grants), North Carolina (4 grants), Illinois (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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