Graham Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Graham Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $24,000 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $3,000. 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$24,000
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$3,000
- Assets$591,128
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was up from $23,000 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 | $23,000 | 28 | $489,023 |
| 2024 | $23,000 | 28 | $526,236 |
| 2025 | $24,000 | 28 | $591,128 |
How to apply
Graham Family 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 Graham Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 16 | $11,850 |
| Virginia | 6 | $6,500 |
| Georgia | 2 | $4,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
| Kansas | 2 | $450 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christ Episcopal Church | Annual operations | $3,000 |
| St Stephen's Episcopal Church | Annual operations | $2,450 |
| Hampton Roads Community Foundation | Leadership partners fund | $2,100 |
| Schooled for Success Inc | Operationsannual operations - memory of william c. Matkins | $2,000 |
| Trinity Early Learning Center | Annual operations | $2,000 |
| Durham Academy | Capital campaign | $1,500 |
| The Virginia Beach Art Center | Annual operations | $1,500 |
| St Judes Childrens Research Hospital | Operations | $1,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Plateau | Annual operations | $1,000 |
| Virginia Beach Public Library Foundation | Annual operations | $1,000 |
| Gailee Episcopal Church | Annual operations | $800 |
| NC Disaster Relief Fund | Hurricane helene support | $600 |
| Norfolk Academy | Annual operations | $600 |
| Hopeway Foundation | Annual operations | $500 |
| NC Disaster Relief Fund | Hurricane helene relief | $500 |
| St Catherine's School | Annual giving | $500 |
| Thompson Child & Family Focus | Operations | $400 |
| Charlotte Country Day School | Annual operations | $300 |
| Kenan-Flagler Business School Foundation | Annual operationsannual giving | $300 |
| Friends Foundation of the Carolinas | Operations | $250 |
| Charlotte Family Housing Inc | Annual operations | $250 |
| Wounded Warrior Project - Donor Care Center | Annual operations | $250 |
| Good Fellows Club | Operations | $200 |
| American Red Crosscentral NC Chapter | Annual operations | $200 |
| Boys & Girls Club of NC | Annual operations | $200 |
| Paralyzed Veterans of America | Annual operations | $200 |
| St Matthews Episcopal Church | Memory of graham family | $200 |
| United Service Organizations Inc | Annual operations | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- John P Graham
- Margaret Graham Campbell
- Laura Graham Whedon
- Suzanne B Graham
Questions people ask
Does Graham Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Graham Family Foundation give?
$24,000 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Graham Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John P Graham (Director, Pre & Treas), Margaret Graham Campbell (Director, Secretary), Laura Graham Whedon (Director, Vice-President) and Suzanne B Graham (Director,).
What does Graham Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.