Curtis W McGraw Foundation
The Curtis W McGraw Foundation is a private foundation based in Princeton, New Jersey. In 2025, it reported making 132 grants totaling $1,616,500 to charitable organizations.
Curtis W McGraw Foundation at a glance
In short: Curtis W McGraw Foundation gave $1.6M across 132 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in New Jersey. 11% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,616,500
- -1.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 132
- -1.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,246
- +0.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $25,874,372
- +2.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (14 of 132, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (59% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Curtis W McGraw Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 627, Princeton, NJ 08540
Phone: (888) 866-3275
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Curtis W McGraw Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Blue Curtain a New Jersey Non-Profit ($75K). Together the top 10 received $425K.
Grant Size Distribution
674 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 657 grants of 674 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, recipients in New Jersey received 59% of grant dollars, followed by New York (18%), Virginia (6%), Pennsylvania (6%), and Massachusetts (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 132 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Curtis W McGraw Foundation open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 14 of 132 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 89% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+19%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.4M (2022) to $1.6M (2024). In 2025 it made 132 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Curtain a New Jersey Non-Profit Princeton, NJ | Unrestricted General | $75,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Morristown, NJ | Unrestricted General | $70,000 |
| Assisting Children in Need Inc Alexandria, VA | Unrestricted General | $65,000 |
| Princeton Day School Inc Princeton, NJ | Unrestricted General | $40,000 |
| Princeton Friends School Princeton, NJ | Unrestricted General | $40,000 |
| Tasis Foundation Inc Alexandria, VA | Unrestricted General | $35,000 |
| Penn Medicine Princeton Health Fdn Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted General | $30,000 |
| McCarter Theater Company Princeton, NJ | Unrestricted General | $25,000 |
| International Group for Historic Aircraft Oxford, PA | Unrestricted General | $25,000 |
| The Lawrenceville School Lawrenceville, NJ | Unrestricted General | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation reported 132 grants in 2025, 134 in 2024, and 135 in 2023.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,874,372 | $2,567,103 | $1,925,047 | $1,616,500 | 132 | $1,781,440 | $2,444,010 | $1,745,502 |
| 2024 | $25,222,631 | $2,523,146 | $1,933,391 | $1,640,000 | 134 | $1,793,911 | $2,407,560 | $1,622,893 |
| 2023 | $24,676,597 | $1,497,502 | $1,639,567 | $1,379,350 | 135 | $1,523,161 | $1,384,647 | $1,458,222 |
| 2022 | $24,784,337 | $1,117,817 | $1,643,160 | $1,361,000 | 137 | $1,519,722 | $1,014,429 | $1,492,865 |
| 2021 | $25,315,929 | $2,507,055 | $1,815,143 | $1,511,000 | 136 | $1,670,750 | $2,389,808 | $1,670,164 |
| 2020 | $24,532,075 | $1,278,576 | $1,681,436 | $1,433,500 | 125 | — | $1,146,004 | $1,453,093 |
| 2019 | $24,993,778 | $937,519 | $1,692,698 | $1,372,000 | 128 | — | $754,122 | $1,403,368 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Curtis W McGraw Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.7M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its grants show support for organizations working in varied areas. For example, Princeton Friends School describes its mission as creating a diverse learning community rooted in Quaker values, while Princeton Day School says it cultivates intellectual vitality and strength of character. Passage Theatre Company describes its work as creating socially relevant plays and community arts programming; Meals on Wheels of Mercer County says it provides nutrition services and helps ease social isolation.
Other 2025 grantees include Safe in Hunterdon, which describes its mission as supporting people affected by domestic and sexual violence, and Fisherman’s Mark, which says it provides responsive programs and services promoting community stability, health, and education.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 132 grants totaling $1,616,500. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $75,000, with a median of $10,000. Among the largest awards were $75,000 to Blue Curtain, a New Jersey nonprofit; $70,000 to Planned Parenthood in Morristown, New Jersey; and $65,000 to Assisting Children in Need in Alexandria, Virginia. Princeton Day School and Princeton Friends School each received $40,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Curtis M. Webster as President/Trustee; Theo M. Webster as Vice President/Assistant Treasurer/Trustee; Stephen N. Allen as Vice President/Trustee; and Samuel Lambert III as Co-Trustee.
Curtis W McGraw Foundation is led by Curtis M. Webster, President & Trustee on every filing since 2019; 2 of 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Curtis M. Webster
President & Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samuel W. Lambert III
Co-Trustee
Secretary & Treasurer → Co-Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$40K (2019) → $40K (2025)
Stephen N. Allen
Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$40K (2019) → $40K (2025)
Theo M. Webster
Vice President, Assistant Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $40K, to Stephen N Allen (Vice President/Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Curtis W McGraw Foundation
How much does Curtis W McGraw Foundation give each year?
Curtis W McGraw Foundation gave $1.6M across 132 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.6M across 134 grants.
What is Curtis W McGraw Foundation's typical grant size?
Curtis W McGraw Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,246, across 132 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Curtis W McGraw Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does Curtis W McGraw Foundation give grants?
Curtis W McGraw Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (18%) and Virginia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Princeton, NJ (27 grants), New York, NY (21 grants), Trenton, NJ (14 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (6 grants).
Does Curtis W McGraw Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Curtis W McGraw Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (132 of 132) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Curtis W McGraw Foundation's largest grantees?
Curtis W McGraw Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Blue Curtain a New Jersey Non-Profit ($75,000), Planned Parenthood ($70,000) and Assisting Children in Need Inc ($65,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 13% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Curtis W McGraw Foundation?
Curtis W McGraw Foundation reported $25.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Curtis W McGraw Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its grants show support for organizations working in varied areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Curtis W McGraw Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Curtis W McGraw Foundation's EIN?
Curtis W McGraw Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-1761678. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Curtis W McGraw Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 17, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Curtis W McGraw Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/curtis-w-mcgraw-foundation-morg_0a0d7cf5732046948a0925679deb8386
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