Curtis W McGraw Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Curtis W McGraw Foundation is a private foundation in Princeton, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.6 million in 132 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $75,000. 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$1.6 million
- Number of grants132
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$36.1 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.6 million the year before.
11% 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 | $1.4 million | 135 | $31.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 134 | $33.5 million |
| 2025 | $1.6 million | 132 | $36.1 million |
How to apply
Curtis W McGraw 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 Curtis W McGraw Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 72 | $961,000 |
| New York | 34 | $290,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 6 | $105,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $105,000 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $55,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $20,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $20,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $15,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Curtain A New Jersey Non-Profit Corporation | Unrestricted general | $75,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Unrestricted general | $70,000 |
| Assisting Children in Need Inc | Unrestricted general | $65,000 |
| Princeton Day School Inc | Unrestricted general | $40,000 |
| Princeton Friends School | Unrestricted general | $40,000 |
| Tasis Foundation Inc | Unrestricted general | $35,000 |
| Penn Medicine Princeton Health Fdn | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| McCarter Theater Company | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| International Group for Historic Aircraft | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| The Lawrenceville School | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Watershed Institute Inc | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| American Repertory Ballet | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Younity Womanspace Inc | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Center for Modern Aging Princeton | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Safe in Hunterdon Inc | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Trenton Area Soup Kitchen | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Passage Theatre Company Inc | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Arm in Arm Inc | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Pegasus Foundation | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Capitol Harmony Works | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| A Better Chance Inc | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Paul Robeson House | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Trenton | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Princeton Art Museum | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| The Berkshire Museum | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| El Puente de Williamsburg Inc | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Cause Effective Inc | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| City Meals-On-Wheels | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Hour Children Inc | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Compassion & Choices | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Princeton Child Development Institute | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Mercer County Inc | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Fishermans Mark | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Princeton Symphony Orchestra Inc | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Isles Inc | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Centurion Ministries | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| NAMI Mercer NJ Inc | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Home Front Inc | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Mercer County | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Curtis M Webster
- Theo M Webster
- Stephen N Allen
- Samuel Lambert III
Questions people ask
Does Curtis W McGraw Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Curtis W McGraw Foundation give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2025, across 132 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Curtis W McGraw Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Curtis M Webster (President/Trustee), Theo M Webster (Vp/ Asst Treasurer/ Trustee), Stephen N Allen (Vice President/Trustee) and Samuel Lambert III (Co-Trustee).
What does Curtis W McGraw Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.