The Graham Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Graham Foundation is a private foundation in Greenville, South Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.4 million in 19 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $825,000. 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$3.4 million
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$825,000
- Assets$64.3 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.1 million the year before.
42% 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 | $2.4 million | 12 | $56.3 million |
| 2023 | $3.1 million | 14 | $61.4 million |
| 2024 | $3.4 million | 19 | $64.3 million |
How to apply
The 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 The Graham Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to South Carolina. It also paid $55,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 11 | $1.7 million |
| North Carolina | 6 | $1.5 million |
| Florida | 1 | $170,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Peace Center | Operational Support | $825,000 |
| Peacehaven Farm Inc | Operational Support | $750,000 |
| Second Breath Center | Operational Support | $600,000 |
| Metropolitan Arts Council | Operational Support | $500,000 |
| The Community Foundation of Greenville | Operational Support | $205,000 |
| Miami Technical Institute Foundation | Operational Support | $170,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | Operational Support | $100,000 |
| Upstate Circle of Friends | Operational Support | $65,000 |
| Positive Works Inc | Operational Support | $55,000 |
| Heritage Hills Baptist Church | Operational Support | $30,000 |
| Greenville Tech Foundation | Operational Support | $17,000 |
| Beloved Asheville | Operational Support | $15,000 |
| Piedmont Fibershed-Croatan Institute | Operational Support | $14,000 |
| Conestee Nature Preserve | Operational Support | $13,000 |
| Homes of Hope | Operational Support | $10,000 |
| United Ministries | Operational Support | $10,000 |
| Artisphere | Operational Support | $7,000 |
| Treeupstate | Operational Support | $7,000 |
| Conestee Foundation | Operational Support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan R Lambert
- Bill Bridges
- Laura Caligan-Gilliam
Questions people ask
Does The Graham Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Graham Foundation give?
$3.4 million in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs The Graham Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Susan R Lambert (Trustee Chair/CEO), Bill Bridges (Trustee) and Laura Caligan-Gilliam (Chief Strategy Officer).
What does The Graham Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and faith communities.