Daniel Graham and Mieko Graham Foundation Inc
Daniel Graham and Mieko Graham Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $72K. Net investment income was $45K.
Daniel Graham and Mieko Graham Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Daniel Graham and Mieko Graham Foundation Inc gave $72K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $72,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- Average grant
- $9,000
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,420,449
- +3.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Daniel Graham and Mieko Graham Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Artists Space Inc ($10K). Together the top 8 received $72K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Daniel Graham and Mieko Graham Foundation Inc gives
- In 2024 it paid out 140% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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
In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $72K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Artists Space Inc New York, NY | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Storefront for Art and Architecture Inc New York, NY | Program Support | $10,000 |
| The Brooklyn Rail Inc New York, NY | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Printed Matter Inc New York, NY | Program Support | $10,000 |
| PS 1 Contemporary Art Center Inc (DBA Moma PS1) Long Island City, NY | Program Support | $10,000 |
| White Columns Inc New York, NY | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Electronic Arts Intermix Inc New York, NY | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Kinonik Portland, ME | Program Support | $2,000 |
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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 | $1,420,449 | $65,440 | $119,424 | $72,000 | 8 | $98,960 | $45,055 | $70,468 |
| 2023 | $1,375,150 | $1,148,037 | $614 | — | — | $614 | $5,709 | $20,130 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Daniel Graham and Mieko Graham Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $70K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Daniel Graham and Mieko Graham Foundation Inc is led by Mieko Graham, President & Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mieko Graham
President & Director
Vice President, Treasurer & Director → Vice President Treasurer Director, 2021
Vice President Treasurer Director → President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$7K (2024)
David Platzker
Vice President & Director
Vice President Treasurer & Director → Vice President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$7K (2024)
Johanna Wistrom Monnier
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$8K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Carol Greene (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Daniel Graham (2020–2022) — President Director · Filing note: Deceased
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $8K, to Johanna Wistrom Monnier (Secretary and Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Daniel Graham and Mieko Graham Foundation Inc
How much does Daniel Graham and Mieko Graham Foundation Inc give each year?
Daniel Graham and Mieko Graham Foundation Inc gave $72K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Daniel Graham and Mieko Graham Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Daniel Graham and Mieko Graham Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,000, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Daniel Graham and Mieko Graham Foundation Inc give grants?
Daniel Graham and Mieko Graham Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants).
Does Daniel Graham and Mieko Graham Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Daniel Graham and Mieko Graham Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (8 grants).
Who are Daniel Graham and Mieko Graham Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Daniel Graham and Mieko Graham Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Artists Space Inc ($10,000), Storefront for Art and Architecture Inc ($10,000) and The Brooklyn Rail Inc ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Daniel Graham and Mieko Graham Foundation Inc?
Daniel Graham and Mieko Graham Foundation Inc reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $99K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $70K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Daniel Graham and Mieko Graham Foundation Inc?
Daniel Graham and Mieko Graham Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in New York, NY. It holds $1.4M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Daniel Graham and Mieko Graham Foundation Inc's EIN?
Daniel Graham and Mieko Graham Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1368329. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 16, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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