The Fullgraf Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Fullgraf Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.0 million in 166 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$3.0 million
- Number of grants166
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$58.9 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.6 million the year before.
14% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.6 million | 146 | $55.8 million |
| 2024 | $2.6 million | 153 | $63.6 million |
| 2025 | $3.0 million | 166 | $58.9 million |
How to apply
The Fullgraf 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 The Fullgraf Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 22 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 18 | $1.3 million |
| New York | 49 | $468,000 |
| Ohio | 9 | $318,500 |
| Maine | 3 | $301,000 |
| Tennessee | 26 | $244,250 |
| Virginia | 6 | $58,000 |
| California | 20 | $35,750 |
| Florida | 5 | $35,500 |
| Missouri | 4 | $33,000 |
| North Carolina | 7 | $21,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | Dr. Charles S. Fullgraf Endowed Scholarship Fund for Student Technical Clubs in Engineering | $1.0 million |
| Trustees of the Smith College | Smith College Museum of Art Ensure Access Endowment | $250,000 |
| Frances Perkins Center | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| President & Trustees of Colby College | To support the Colby College Museum of Art communications and engagement activities to expand access and deepen connections in central Maine and beyond | $150,000 |
| The Seven Hills Schools | One Campus Campaign | $125,000 |
| Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter Inc | General & Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Cincinnati Country Day School | General & Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Cincinnati Country Day School | Class of 1971 Scholarship Fund | $50,000 |
| Food Bank for New York City | School Pantries | $50,000 |
| St James Episcopal Church | General & Unrestricted | $43,000 |
| Ijams Nature Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $32,000 |
| Shangri la Therapeutic Academy of Riding Inc | General & Unrestricted | $30,750 |
| Cincinnati Nature Center Association | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Greenspaces | To provide support for the 2024 and 2025 green prix events and spare parts for the green prix competition cars | $30,000 |
| Helen Keller International | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| The Indian Hill Church | General & Unrestricted | $22,000 |
| American Diabetes Association Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| City Harvest Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Restore NYC Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Search and Care Inc | Food and Nutrition Initiative | $20,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Trustees of the Smith College | Art Collection and Restoration of Paintings Fund | $20,000 |
| Trustees of the Smith College | Museum visiting committee travel reimbursement fund | $20,000 |
| Washington University | To support the fullgraf professor's research team | $20,000 |
| Epilepsy Foundation of Southeast Tennessee | General & Unrestricted | $18,000 |
| Episcopal Relief and Development | General & Unrestricted | $17,000 |
| Foundation for Tennessee Chess | General & Unrestricted | $17,000 |
| Foothills Craft Guild Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Gotham Food Pantry | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Heart and Soul Charitable Fund Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Lubavitch of Cambridge Inc | POTA Security Fund | $15,000 |
| The University of Tennessee Foundation Inc | University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture ADVANCING EQUINE HEALTH | $15,000 |
| American Radio Relay League Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer | Chattanooga green prix events including the goblin class for elementary school students and the f24 classes for middle school and high school students | $10,000 |
| Berry College Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Cincinnati Opera Association | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Eaa Aviation Foundation Inc | Champions of flight including the young eagles program, pilot proficiency center and the youth education center | $10,000 |
| Episcopal Charities of the Diocese of New York | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Friends of Boca Grande Community Center Inc | Renaissance Fund | $10,000 |
| Healing Strides of Va | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles S Fullgraf
- Jan F Golann
Questions people ask
Does The Fullgraf Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Fullgraf Foundation give?
$3.0 million in tax year 2025, across 166 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs The Fullgraf Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Charles S Fullgraf (Trustee) and Jan F Golann (Trustee, Pres).
What does The Fullgraf Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and arts and culture.