Graham Foundation
Accepts applications
Graham Foundation is a private foundation in Knoxville, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $109,604 in 38 grants; the typical grant was $1,800 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$109,604
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$1,800
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$189,683
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2025 was down from $378,100 the year before.
16% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $324,250 | 40 | $462,836 |
| 2024 | $378,100 | 42 | $241,354 |
| 2025 | $109,604 | 38 | $189,683 |
How to apply
| Contact | Tim A Graham PO Box 12489, Knoxville, TN 37912-0489 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (865) 693-7000 |
| What to submit | Letter along with charitable exemption |
What Graham Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 27 | $91,300 |
| Alabama | 1 | $5,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $2,500 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $2,000 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $1,600 |
| Florida | 2 | $1,204 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Forever Families Inc | Foster Care Organization | $15,000 |
| Knox Area Rescue Ministries | General annual contribution to help feed and shelter homeless | $15,000 |
| Carter High Football Booster Club | Football Program | $10,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Missionary Endeavors | $5,000 |
| The Gideons International | Bible Distribution | $5,000 |
| Holston United Methodist Home 4 Chi | Care of Children | $5,000 |
| Individual | Assistance to indigent children | $5,000 |
| Scott Dawson Evangelistic Assoc | Missionary Endeavors | $5,000 |
| West Knox County Little League | Sponsorship - foster amateur sports competition | $5,000 |
| One Vision International | For Leon Willis - Missions | $5,000 |
| Black Oak Heights Baptist Church | Night to Shine Ministry | $3,000 |
| Hope Resource Center | Confidential services regarding pregnancy and sexual health concern | $2,500 |
| National Center of Fathering | Ministry - Positive Fathering & Family | $2,500 |
| Individual | Donation - Operational support | $2,500 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospi | Research | $2,500 |
| SEED International | Haiti Missions | $2,500 |
| Shriner's Hospital for Children | Children's hospital | $2,000 |
| Special Olympics of Greater Knoxvil | Equipment, training and health screenings for athletes | $2,000 |
| American Family Association | Pro-family nationwide | $2,000 |
| Individual | $1,600 | |
| Cross Ministries | Missionary Endeavors | $1,200 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Eliminate Alzheimer's Disease through the advancement of research | $1,000 |
| Billy Graham Association | Missions | $1,000 |
| Choice Resource Center | Donation - Operational Support | $1,000 |
| Focus on the Family | Christian Ministry | $1,000 |
| Josh McDowell Ministries | Missionary Endeavors | $1,000 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | Medical research in honor of Tom Graham | $1,000 |
| Individual | Missionary program - Christmas gifts for children of prisoners | $1,000 |
| Team Britton Inc | Sponsorship | $1,000 |
| Knoxville Fire Fighters | Sponsorship | $500 |
| First Baptist Academy | Sponsorship in Gym | $500 |
| Tates School of Discovery Foundatio | In Memory of Joe Tate | $500 |
| Individual | For Beckham Graham - PTO | $204 |
| Individual | For Shea Akagi - Carter High | $200 |
| Carter High School | Sponsorship | $100 |
| Powell High School | Sponcership | $100 |
| Clapps Chapel Methodist Church | In Memory of Patricia A. Wright | $100 |
| Family Promise of Greater Johnson C | In Memory of Mark Mason | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Tim A Graham
Questions people ask
Does Graham Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Graham Foundation give?
$109,604 in tax year 2025, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $1,800.
Who runs Graham Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Tim A Graham (Trustee).
What does Graham Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, human services and youth programs.