Graves Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Graves Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Colorado City, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $140,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $36,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$140,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$36,000
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was the same as $140,000 the year before.
36% of its 2024 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 | $140,000 | 10 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $140,000 | 11 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Graves Foundation Co Jody Wood PO Box 198, Crowell, TX 79227 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (512) 225-8522 |
| What to submit | Description of the organization (year founded, mission stmt, etc). Description of program or reason for request. Amount requested & specific purpose. IRS determination letter. Any additional appropriate information or documentation. |
| Deadlines | There is no submission deadline. |
| Restrictions | There are no restrictions or limitations on awards. |
What Graves Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 8 | $114,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $18,500 |
| Illinois | 2 | $7,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mercy Ships | General donatin to use where needed | $36,000 |
| Christian Outreach Food Ministries | General donation to use where needed | $35,000 |
| Be A Vanessa Scholarship - Tyra Ochoa Scholarship Fund | Scholarships | $18,500 |
| Josh Hulme Memorial Scholarship | Scholarships | $18,000 |
| Crowell Methodist Church | General donation to use where needed | $9,000 |
| The Center-Pregnancy Resource Center in Vernon | General donation to use where needed | $7,500 |
| Christian Community Compassion Center Inc | General donation to use where needed | $7,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Harrisburg Il | General donation to use where needed | $4,000 |
| Harrisburg Medical Center Foundation | General donation to use where needed | $3,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Texas | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Created With Purpose of West Texas | General donation to use where needed | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen Graves
- Daniel Shelley
- Bill Graves
- Jim Clayton
- Liliana Cordoba Graves
- Kristen Daniel
- Elizabeth Tarter
- Brenda Hammond
- Jo Ellen Wood
- Linda Church Graves
- Rebecca Garza
- Tyler Wood
- Sara Tyra
Questions people ask
Does Graves Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: There is no submission deadline.
How much does Graves Foundation Inc give?
$140,000 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Graves Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Stephen Graves (Director), Daniel Shelley (Director), Bill Graves (Director) and Jim Clayton (Director) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does Graves Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.