Graber Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Graber Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $500,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $200,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$500,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$6.9 million
- New grantees85%
Giving in 2024 was up from $227,000 the year before.
85% 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 | $227,000 | 2 | $5.6 million |
| 2024 | $500,000 | 13 | $6.9 million |
How to apply
Graber Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Graber Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Indiana. It also paid $200,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 5 | $145,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $50,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $40,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $20,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Leglise de Dieu En Christ Goshen | General & Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Cultivate Culinary School and Catering Inc | General & Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Hitting the Pavement Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Feed My Starving Children | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Destiny Rescue USA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Indiana Teen Challenge Inc | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Prison Fellowship Ministries | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Elam Ministries Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Spa Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Gideons International | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Go Build Love Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Reta Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Tim Tebow Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Audra Bennett
- Dion Graber
- Esther Graber
- Loren Graber
- Nick Graber
- Erin Miller
- Janelle Schmucker
Questions people ask
Does Graber Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Graber Family Foundation give?
$500,000 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Graber Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Audra Bennett (Dir, Sec), Dion Graber (Dir, VP), Esther Graber (Dir) and Loren Graber (Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Graber Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, youth programs and faith communities.