Donald C McGraw Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Donald C McGraw Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Delray Beach, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $6.3 million in 131 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $300,000. 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$6.3 million
- Number of grants131
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$145 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2025 was up from $5.5 million the year before.
26% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5.4 million | 120 | $128 million |
| 2024 | $5.5 million | 127 | $139 million |
| 2025 | $6.3 million | 131 | $145 million |
How to apply
Donald C McGraw Foundation Inc 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 Donald C McGraw Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 71 | $3.4 million |
| Florida | 23 | $1.9 million |
| New York | 7 | $235,000 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $230,000 |
| Colorado | 4 | $125,000 |
| Hawaii | 14 | $100,000 |
| South Dakota | 2 | $75,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $50,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $30,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brigham and Womans Hospital | General support | $300,000 |
| Bethesda Hospital Foundation | General support | $250,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Jacksonville | General support | $250,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society (David) | General support | $250,000 |
| National Ms Society-North Florida Chapter (Josh) | General support | $250,000 |
| Berkshire School (Robin) | General support | $200,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | General support | $200,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | General support | $200,000 |
| Mystic Seaport | General support | $200,000 |
| Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation (Robin) | General support | $150,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Palm Beach County | General support | $150,000 |
| Heritage Plantation of Sandwich | General support | $150,000 |
| Palm Beach Zoo and Conservation Society | General support | $150,000 |
| NAMI | General support | $125,000 |
| Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Cape Cod | General support | $125,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Cape Cod | General support | $100,000 |
| Cape Cod Academy | General support | $100,000 |
| Cape Cod Maritime Museum | General support | $100,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | General support | $100,000 |
| Hoosac School | General support | $100,000 |
| National Ms Society for Research (Josh) | General support | $100,000 |
| Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation (Cape Cod Hosp) | General support | $75,000 |
| Cape Cod Symphony | General support | $75,000 |
| Community Hospice of Northeast Florida | General support | $75,000 |
| Hospice of Palm Beach County Inc | General support | $75,000 |
| Can Do Multiple Sclerosis | General support | $55,000 |
| Malivai Washington Kids Foundation | General support | $55,000 |
| Barnstable Clean Water Coalition (David) | General support | $50,000 |
| Camp Boggy Creek | General support | $50,000 |
| Cape Cod Community Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Cape Cod YMCA | General support | $50,000 |
| Fairview Hospital-Great Barrington Ma | General support | $50,000 |
| Greenagers Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Housing Assistance Corp | General support | $50,000 |
| Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County | General support | $50,000 |
| Play to Lead Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Revolutionary Spaces | General support | $50,000 |
| Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame | General support | $50,000 |
| Wellstrong Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Hyannis Public Library | General support | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Donald C McGraw III
- David C McGraw
- J Patterson Cooper
- Robert L W McGraw
- Thomas A Smith
Questions people ask
Does Donald C McGraw Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Donald C McGraw Foundation Inc give?
$6.3 million in tax year 2025, across 131 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Donald C McGraw Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Donald C McGraw III (President), David C McGraw (Director), J Patterson Cooper (Secretary) and Robert L W McGraw (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Donald C McGraw Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and arts and culture.