Christopher J F Graff Charitable
Christopher J F Graff Charitable is a private foundation, based in Rockford, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $74K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $4K. Net investment income was $4K.
Christopher J F Graff Charitable at a glance
In short: Christopher J F Graff Charitable gave $4K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,939
- +293.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,970
- +97.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,970
- Total assets
- $73,594
- -0.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Christopher J F Graff Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Last Caw Ltd ($3K). Together the top 2 received $4K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Christopher J F Graff Charitable gives
- In 2024 it paid out 66% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2023) to $4K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Last Caw Ltd Aurora, CO | Animal Services | $3,000 |
| Denver Botanic Gardens Inc Denver, CO | Conservation | $939 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $73,594 | $4,778 | $5,004 | $3,939 | 2 | $3,939 | $3,584 | $5,939 |
| 2023 | $73,820 | $105,967 | $1,173 | $1,000 | 1 | $1,005 | $634 | $1,058 |
| 2022 | $11,105 | $407 | $204 | — | — | $15 | $209 | $901 |
| 2021 | $10,902 | $1,439 | $785 | — | — | $140 | $803 | $793 |
| 2020 | $10,248 | $727 | $945 | — | — | — | — | $613 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Christopher J F Graff Charitable reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Christopher J F Graff Charitable is led by Christopher Graff, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christopher Graff
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John Graff
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John R. Anderson
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Judith Graff
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Christopher J F Graff Charitable
How much does Christopher J F Graff Charitable give each year?
Christopher J F Graff Charitable gave $4K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1K across 1 grant.
How large is Christopher J F Graff Charitable?
Christopher J F Graff Charitable reported $74K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does Christopher J F Graff Charitable operate?
Christopher J F Graff Charitable has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is Christopher J F Graff Charitable's EIN?
Christopher J F Graff Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3789453. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Christopher J F Graff Charitable funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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