Private foundation · Knoxville, TN

Graham Foundation

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Typical grant size
$1K – $1K – $5K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
32
Repeat grantees
20
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

DeadlinesNO
ContactTIM A GRAHAM · 8656937000
MaterialsLETTER ALONG WITH CHARITABLE EXEMPTION
RestrictionsNO

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

Tim a Graham
Trustee

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
156.7%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'17
'18
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
521
Total grants awarded
$3.0M
Total amount
$6K
Average grant
$175K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$378K
42 grants
2023
$324K
40 grants
2022
$413K
47 grants
2021
$258K
47 grants
2020
$268K
54 grants
2019
$251K
49 grants
2018
$254K
47 grants
2017
$252K
49 grants
2016
$288K
51 grants
2014
$116K
48 grants
2013
$243K
47 grants

Top recipients

324 grants · WV
$2.0M
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
4 grants · TN
$200K
Emerald Ave Youth Foundation
4 grants · TN
$171K
Callahan Road Baptist Church
4 grants · TN
$87K
2 grants · TN · ✓ Exact match
$80K
Salvation Army
3 grants · TN
$51K
2 grants · TN · ✓ Exact match
$46K
Holston United Methodist Home for Children
4 grants · TN
$35K
Big Brothers Big Sister of East Tn
4 grants · TN
$26K
Knox Area Urban League
3 grants · TN
$25K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

Brazil Missions
TN · TY 2024
$130K
Missionary Endeavors
TN · TY 2024
$75K
Youth Programs
TN · TY 2024
$75K
General annual contribution to help feed and shelter homeless
TN · TY 2024
$10K
Missionary Endeavors
AL · TY 2024
$10K
Bible Distribution
TN · TY 2024
$5K
Missionary Endeavors
TX · TY 2024
$5K
Care of Children
TN · TY 2024
$5K
Assistance to indigent children
TN · TY 2024
$5K
End child sex exploitation
TN · TY 2024
$5K
Research
TN · TY 2024
$5K
Foster Care Organization
TN · TY 2024
$5K
Donation - Operational support
TN · TY 2024
$5K
Night to Shine Ministry
TN · TY 2024
$3K
Sponsorship - foster amateur sports competition
TN · TY 2024
$3K
Children's hospital
WV · TY 2024
$3K
Childrens education
TN · TY 2024
$3K
empowering veterans to lead high-quality lives with respect and dignity
TN · TY 2024
$3K
Ministry - Positive Fathering & Family
KS · TY 2024
$3K
Equipment, training and health screenings for athletes
TN · TY 2024
$3K
Sponsorship
TN · TY 2024
$2K
PRO-FAMILY NATIONWIDE
MS · TY 2024
$2K
Football Program
TN · TY 2024
$1K
Missionary Endeavors
TN · TY 2024
$1K
Christian Ministry
CO · TY 2024
$1K
Missions
NC · TY 2024
$1K
Donation - Operational Support
TN · TY 2024
$1K
Eliminate Alzheimer's Disease through the advancement of research
TN · TY 2024
$1K
Confidential services regarding pregnancy and sexual health concern
TN · TY 2024
$1K
Missionary Endeavors
TX · TY 2024
$1K
Research for Juvenile Diabetes
TN · TY 2024
$1K
Program for children ages 8 through high school - Support strong morals & physical development
TN · TY 2024
$1K
Medical research in honor of Tom Graham
FL · TY 2024
$1K
Missionary program - Christmas gifts for children of prisoners
VA · TY 2024
$1K
Sponsorship
TN · TY 2024
$1K
Haiti Missions
TN · TY 2024
$600
Sponsorship
TN · TY 2024
$500
Sponsorship in Gym
TN · TY 2024
$500
Sponsorship
TN · TY 2024
$200
Donation In Memory of
TN · TY 2024
$100
Transforming lives through adoption, foster and residential care.
TN · TY 2024
$100
Animal Shelter
TN · TY 2024
$100
Brazil Missions
TN · TY 2023
$100K
Missionary Endeavors
TN · TY 2023
$75K
Youth Programs
TN · TY 2023
$60K
General annual contribution to help feed and shelter homeless
TN · TY 2023
$15K
Bible Distribution
TN · TY 2023
$5K
Care of Children
TN · TY 2023
$5K
Foster Care Organization
TN · TY 2023
$5K
Missionary Endeavors
TX · TY 2023
$5K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.