Judy & John Graff Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Judy & John Graff Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Rockford, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $23,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $5,000. 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$23,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$477,979
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2024 was down from $27,500 the year before.
23% of its 2024 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 | $27,500 | 16 | $463,626 |
| 2024 | $23,000 | 13 | $477,979 |
How to apply
Judy & John Graff Charitable 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 Judy & John Graff Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 4 | $5,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin | 3 | $2,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $2,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Young America's Foundation | Youth services | $5,000 |
| Freeport Art Museum | Cultural | $2,500 |
| DMG School Project | Education | $2,000 |
| Pilchuck Glass School | Cultural | $2,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Medical research | $2,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Veteran affairs | $2,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Veteran affairs | $2,000 |
| Belfry Music Theatre Foundtion | Cultural | $1,000 |
| Geneva Lake Conservancy | Conservation | $1,000 |
| Rockford Art Museum | Cultural | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army | Social welfare | $1,000 |
| The Rosecrance Foundation | Health services | $1,000 |
| Geneva Lake Water Safety Committee Inc | Philanthropy | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Judy Graff
- John Graff
- John R Anderson
- Kristin L Pecora
Questions people ask
Does Judy & John Graff Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Judy & John Graff Charitable Foundation give?
$23,000 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Judy & John Graff Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Judy Graff (President & Director), John Graff (Vice President & Director), John R Anderson (Secretary & Director) and Kristin L Pecora (Treasurer & Director).
What does Judy & John Graff Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, arts and culture and education.