Nancy Graves Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Nancy Graves Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Long Island City, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $54,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $12,500 and the largest $12,500. 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$54,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$12,500
- Largest grant$12,500
- Assets$19.8 million
Giving in 2024 was up from $50,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $50,000 | 4 | $18.7 million |
| 2023 | $50,000 | 4 | $19.4 million |
| 2024 | $54,000 | 5 | $19.8 million |
How to apply
Nancy Graves 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Nancy Graves Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California. It also paid $4,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $25,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $12,500 |
| New York | 1 | $12,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Nancy graves grant for visual artists | $12,500 |
| Individual | Nancy graves grant for visual artists | $12,500 |
| Individual | Nancy graves grant for visual artists | $12,500 |
| Individual | Nancy graves grant for visual artists | $12,500 |
| Individual | Nancy graves grant for visual artists | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sanford Hirsch
- Michael Hecht
- Eugene Kokot
- William Joseph
- Christina Hunter
- Leah Levy
Questions people ask
Does Nancy Graves Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nancy Graves Foundation Inc give?
$54,000 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $12,500.
Who runs Nancy Graves Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Sanford Hirsch (Director-Chair), Michael Hecht (Director-Treasurer), Eugene Kokot (Director-Secretary) and William Joseph (Director-Vice President) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Nancy Graves Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.