William H Graves Family Foundation
Accepts applications
William H Graves Family Foundation is a private foundation in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $75,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $37,500 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$75,000
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$37,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$3.8 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $25,000 the year before.
50% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $25,000 | 1 | $3.4 million |
| 2024 | $75,000 | 2 | $3.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Martha Reese Graves 1481 Smoochers Circle, Colorado Springs, CO 80904 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (303) 794-6998 |
| What to submit | Applications need only be in the form of a written request. |
| Deadlines | No submission deadlines. The timing of the distributions will be determined by the board of trustees |
| Restrictions | The organization will distribute funds to other tax-exempt organizations. Preferential treatment will be given to the following tax-exempt organizations: coronado area council of the boy scouts of america, salina regional medical center, first united methodist church, young men's christian association, young women's christian association, Kansas wesleyan university and other Kansas institutions of higher learning. Scholarships, if any, will be limited to individuals who live in saline county, Kansas and high school students who successfully graduate from a school in saline county, Kansas. There will be no limitations based on race, employment status of the prospective recipient, or family relationship of the prospective recipient. Other tax-exempt organizations will be allowed to file applications in order to request a contribution. The board of trustees will review all such requests and select the tax-exempt organizations which will receive distributions. |
What William H Graves Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 2 | $75,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salina Community Theatre | Unrestricted donation | $50,000 |
| Washburn University Foundation | Designated to the james m. Concannon dean and professor of law fund | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Martha Graves Reese
- William P Graves
Questions people ask
Does William H Graves Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No submission deadlines. The timing of the distributions will be determined by the board of trustees.
How much does William H Graves Family Foundation give?
$75,000 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $37,500.
Who runs William H Graves Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Martha Graves Reese (Trustee) and William P Graves (Trustee).
What does William H Graves Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.