Elizabeth Firestone Graham Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Elizabeth Firestone Graham Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $310,800 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$310,800
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$7.2 million
- New grantees92%
Giving in 2024 was up from $310,000 the year before.
92% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $265,000 | 12 | $5.9 million |
| 2023 | $310,000 | 14 | $6.9 million |
| 2024 | $310,800 | 13 | $7.2 million |
How to apply
Elizabeth Firestone Graham 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Elizabeth Firestone Graham Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 3 | $60,800 |
| Texas | 2 | $50,000 |
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $25,000 |
| North Dakota | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $25,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| From the Heart Productions Inc | To support painting in darkness | $25,000 |
| The University at Albany Foundation | For the noal w anderson: black excellence & publication | $25,000 |
| Realize Impact | To support empatthable's experimental art creation and production and digital distribution, research | $25,000 |
| Smithsonian Institution | To support the state fair: growing american graft at the renwick gallery | $25,000 |
| Goodyear Arts Inc | To support the artist residency program | $25,000 |
| Barnes Foundation | Red metal dust by sky hopinka | $25,000 |
| Project Row Houses | Fall 25 and spring 26 artist rounds | $25,000 |
| New City Arts Initiative | To support the artist fellowship program | $25,000 |
| Texas Tech Foundation Inc | Violet light across america | $25,000 |
| University of Minnesota | Katherine e nash gallery's publication and marketing of a bilingual catalogue to accompany vaivn | $25,000 |
| North Dakota Museum of Arts | Support publication of nd museum of art publications | $25,000 |
| The Trustees of Davidson College | Fund competitive scholorships | $25,000 |
| Black Mountain College Museum and Arts Center | Merce cunningham: chance dances, faith in arts volume 7 and ruth asawa | $10,800 |
Officers and trustees
- Gregory M Graham
- Ray A Graham III
Questions people ask
Does Elizabeth Firestone Graham Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Elizabeth Firestone Graham Foundation give?
$310,800 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Elizabeth Firestone Graham Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Gregory M Graham (Treasurer) and Ray A Graham III (President).
What does Elizabeth Firestone Graham Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.