Graber Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Graber Family Foundation is a private foundation in Mundelein, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $435,000 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $80,000. 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$435,000
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$80,000
- Assets$9.4 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $403,000 the year before.
13% 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 | $366,500 | 27 | $7.7 million |
| 2024 | $403,000 | 30 | $8.5 million |
| 2025 | $435,000 | 31 | $9.4 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 grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 13 | $229,000 |
| Missouri | 2 | $55,000 |
| New York | 5 | $45,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $25,000 |
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $17,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $6,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Doris Graber Endowed Fund - Uniersity of Il Foundation | Contributions for unrestricted purposes | $80,000 |
| American Association of Orthodontists Foundation | Graber family biomedical research and teaching award | $40,000 |
| Citizens' Climate Education | Contributions for unrestricted purposes | $25,000 |
| University of Illinois Foundation | Doris a graber endowed graduate fellowship | $25,000 |
| Environmental Law and Policy Center | Contributions for unrestricted purposes | $20,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Contributions for unrestricted purposes | $15,000 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | Contributions for unrestricted purposes | $15,000 |
| North Light Theater | Contributions for unrestricted purposes | $15,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Wisconsin | Contributions for unrestricted purposeswild | $15,000 |
| Washington University | Adeline & tm graber poetry prize fund | $15,000 |
| WTTW | Contributions for unrestricted purposes | $15,000 |
| Cmss-Senior Connections | Contributions for unrestricted purposes | $15,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Contributions for unrestricted purposes | $11,000 |
| Feeding America | Contributions for unrestricted purposes | $11,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | Contributions for unrestricted purposes | $10,000 |
| Diabetes Research Institute Foundation | Contributions for unrestricted purposes | $10,000 |
| Environmental Defense Foundation | Contributions for unrestricted purposes | $10,000 |
| Goodman Theater | Contributions for unrestricted purposes | $10,000 |
| National Resource Defense Council | Contributions for unrestricted purposes | $10,000 |
| Propublica | Contributions for unrestricted purposes | $10,000 |
| Dick Simpson Fund - University of Il Foundation | Contributions for unrestricted purposes | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Contributions for unrestricted purposes | $6,000 |
| National Geographic Society | Contributions for unrestricted purposes | $6,000 |
| Northwestern University | Wirtz center | $6,000 |
| Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation | Contributions for unrestricted purposes | $5,000 |
| Disabled American Veteran's Charitable Service Trust | Contributions for unrestricted purposes | $5,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Northeastern Illinois | Contributions for unrestricted purposes | $5,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | Contributions for unrestricted purposes | $5,000 |
| Mequon Nature Preserve Inc | Contributions for unrestricted purposes | $5,000 |
| City Year Inc | Contributions for unrestricted purposes | $3,000 |
| Johnson & Egerer Fund - University of Illinois Foundation | Contributions for unrestricted purposes | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jack D Graber
- Lee W Graber
- Lauren Matschull
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?
$435,000 in tax year 2025, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Graber Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jack D Graber (Director, Chairman), Lee W Graber (Director, Secretary) and Lauren Matschull (Director).
What does Graber Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and science and research.