Laura M and Peter T Grauer Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Laura M and Peter T Grauer Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.4 million in 37 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $600,000. 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$3.4 million
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$600,000
- Assets$342,486
- New grantees49%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.2 million the year before.
49% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.9 million | 52 | $195,768 |
| 2024 | $2.2 million | 34 | $777,318 |
| 2025 | $3.4 million | 37 | $342,486 |
How to apply
Laura M and Peter T Grauer 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 Laura M and Peter T Grauer Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 17 | $1.2 million |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $1.0 million |
| New Jersey | 1 | $400,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $250,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $200,000 |
| Florida | 7 | $195,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $150,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $25,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $15,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alexander Twilight Academy | General purpose | $600,000 |
| Inner City Scholarship Fund Inc | General purpose | $514,200 |
| Family Centers Inc | General purpose | $400,000 |
| The University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill | General purpose | $250,000 |
| New Bedford Whaling Museum | General purpose | $225,000 |
| Pomfret School | General purpose | $200,000 |
| Marion Art Center Inc | General purpose | $175,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | General purpose | $150,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Wnet | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Rockefeller University Fund | General purpose | $75,000 |
| The Everglades Foundation Inc | General purpose | $75,000 |
| The Second Stage Theatre Inc | General purpose | $75,000 |
| Alzheimer & Parkinson Association of Irc Inc | General purpose | $50,000 |
| National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Target ALS Foundation | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | General purpose | $39,250 |
| Hampton Classic Horse Show Inc | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy Inc | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Partnership for Inner City Education DBA Parntership Schools | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Prep for Prep | General purpose | $25,000 |
| The Episcopal School of Dallas | General purpose | $25,000 |
| The Lord's Place Inc | General purpose | $25,000 |
| The Triangle Fund | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Town of Palm Beach United Way Inc | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Westminster School Foundation | General purpose | $25,000 |
| New Bedford Star Kids Scholarship Program Inc | General purpose | $22,000 |
| Teton County Search & Rescue Foundation | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Palm Beach County | General purpose | $10,000 |
| MQ Foundation | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Newport Historical Society | General purpose | $10,000 |
| BABY2BABY | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Blind Brook Foundation | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Center for Creative Education | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Harlem Children's Zone | General purpose | $500 |
| American Prairie | General purpose | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter T Grauer
- Laura M Grauer
Questions people ask
Does Laura M and Peter T Grauer Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Laura M and Peter T Grauer Foundation give?
$3.4 million in tax year 2025, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Laura M and Peter T Grauer Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Peter T Grauer (President, Treasurer) and Laura M Grauer (Vice President).
What does Laura M and Peter T Grauer Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.