Elizabeth B McGraw Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Elizabeth B McGraw Foundation Inc is a private foundation in East Falmouth, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.2 million in 28 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 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 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.2 million
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$61.6 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.8 million the year before.
21% 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 | $2.8 million | 26 | $59.1 million |
| 2024 | $3.2 million | 28 | $61.6 million |
How to apply
Elizabeth B 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 Elizabeth B McGraw Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 11 | $1.4 million |
| Washington | 9 | $870,000 |
| Oregon | 4 | $563,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $100,000 |
| New York | 1 | $100,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $75,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ukandu Inc | General operating support | $300,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Cape Cod | General operating support | $275,000 |
| Cape Kid Meals Inc | General operating support | $275,000 |
| Cape Cod Health Care Inc | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Brigham and Womens Hosptial | General operating support for the lupus center | $200,000 |
| Field Arts and Events Center | General operating support | $200,000 |
| Music Workshop | General operating support | $200,000 |
| Olympic Medical Center Foundation | General operating support | $200,000 |
| Boston Ballet | Mikko nissinen scholarship | $100,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of South Puget Sound | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Cotuit Center for the Arts Inc | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Girls on the Run Westsound | General operating support | $100,000 |
| In Concert for Cancer | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera Association Inc | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Tommys Place Foundation Inc | General operating support | $100,000 |
| University of Puget Sound | Posse program | $100,000 |
| Mspca Shelter | Guardian angel fund | $75,000 |
| Winterthur Museum | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Peninsula | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Sam Day Foundation | General operating support | $43,000 |
| Cape Arts & Entertainment Inc | Cape symphony | $25,000 |
| Multicare Health Foundation | General operating support for pediatric cancer research | $25,000 |
| Grow Native Massachusetts | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Jack the Bike Man Inc | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Washington Gorge Action Programs | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Safe Space (Columbia Gorge Children's Advocacy Center) | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Pan-Massachusetts Challenge Inc | General operating support | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Marjorie Lee McGraw
- John L McGraw Jr
- Mark McGraw
- Lynne Paxton McGraw
- Marjorie Peddy McGraw-Elected 21524
Questions people ask
Does Elizabeth B McGraw Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Elizabeth B McGraw Foundation Inc give?
$3.2 million in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Elizabeth B McGraw Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Marjorie Lee McGraw (President), John L McGraw Jr (Director), Mark McGraw (Director) and Lynne Paxton McGraw (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Elizabeth B McGraw Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and health.