The Graham Foundation
Accepts applications
The Graham Foundation is a private foundation in York, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.2 million in 43 grants; the typical grant was $8,000 and the largest $1.2 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.2 million
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$8,000
- Largest grant$1.2 million
- Assets$36.2 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.7 million the year before.
44% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.7 million | 44 | $32.3 million |
| 2024 | $3.2 million | 43 | $36.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Paul L Rudy III 1420 Sixth Avenue, York, PA 17403 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (717) 849-4001, paul_rudy@grcap.com |
| Restrictions | As directed by trustees to any charitable organization in the united states, no individuals |
What The Graham Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 37 | $1.4 million |
| New Hampshire | 3 | $1.2 million |
| Michigan | 2 | $535,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Trustees of Dartmouth College | Field house | $1.2 million |
| The Regents of the University of Michigan | Graham sustainability institute operating support fund | $500,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania | The egyptian galleries fund | $500,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania | The egyptian galleries fund | $250,000 |
| York College of Pennsylvania | Graham collaborative innovation fellows program | $150,000 |
| York College of Pennsylvania | Graham center for collaborative innovations | $125,000 |
| Ysc Academy | Pa eitc | $85,000 |
| Crispus Attucks York | Cultural center capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Logos Academy | Pa ostc | $40,000 |
| Silverback Educational Foundationfor the Arts Dance & Athletics | Pa eitc | $40,000 |
| The Regents of the University of Michigan | Men's ice hockey program | $35,000 |
| United Way of York County | General fund | $30,000 |
| Squam Lakes Conservation Society | Forever squam capital campaign | $25,000 |
| Appell Center for the Performing Arts | Centennial campaign | $20,000 |
| The Trustees of Dartmouth College | Philip hanlong scholarship fund | $20,000 |
| Cultural Alliance of York County | General fund | $14,500 |
| Byrnes Health Education | 25th birthday capital campaign | $12,000 |
| Family First Health | General fund | $10,000 |
| Logos Academy | Capital campaign | $10,000 |
| United Way of York County | General fund | $10,000 |
| YWCA York | Be the change capital campaign | $10,000 |
| Leg Up Farm | Securing the dream together capital campaign | $8,000 |
| Pappus House | Capital campaign | $8,000 |
| The American Red Cross | General fund | $7,500 |
| Keystone Kidspace | Play with purpose capital campaign | $5,000 |
| Logos Academy | Pa ostc | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Family services renovations | $5,000 |
| Weeconnect - Elc Inc | Capital campaign | $5,000 |
| White Rose Leadership Institute DBA Give Local York | General fund | $3,500 |
| Upmc Pinnacle Foundation | General fund | $3,000 |
| York City Parks Conservancy | Veterans memorial / four chaplains memorial project | $2,500 |
| Main Street York Inc (Downtown York Inc) | General fund | $2,000 |
| York County Libraries | General fund | $2,000 |
| Young Life | General fund | $2,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | General fund | $1,500 |
| York Literacy Institute | Literacy empowerment campaign | $1,500 |
| Susquehanna Score | General fund | $500 |
| Tennis for Kids Inc | General fund | $500 |
| The Bill and Hilda Goodling Teacher Scholarship | Scholarship fund | $500 |
| York County Honors Choir | General fund | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Donald C Graham
- William H Kerlin Jr
- Ingrid A Graham
- Kristin R Graham
Questions people ask
Does The Graham Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Graham Foundation give?
$3.2 million in tax year 2024, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $8,000.
Who runs The Graham Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Donald C Graham (Trustee), William H Kerlin Jr (Trustee), Ingrid A Graham (Trustee) and Kristin R Graham (Trustee).
What does The Graham Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.