Degrafft Family Foundation Inc
Degrafft Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Seaford, Delaware. It supports charitable organizations through contributions to organizations it preselects.
Degrafft Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Degrafft Family Foundation Inc gave $18K across 17 grants in 2023 (avg $1K), top state North Carolina. 6% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $17,948
- +13.9% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 17
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $1,056
- +13.9% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $200
- Total assets
- $30,963
- +95.3% vs 2022
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (1 of 17, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (40% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Degrafft Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1001 Middleford Rd Room 291, Seaford, DE 19973
Phone: (443) 623-8148
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Degrafft Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Samaritans Purse ($7K). Together the top 10 received $17K.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 62 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in North Carolina (40%), Delaware (39%), Washington, DC (8%), Florida (8%), and Colorado (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Degrafft Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 1 of 17 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $900; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $900 first-time, $185 repeat.
- 94% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 22% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2021) to $18K (2023). In 2023 it made 17 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Samaritans Purse Boone, NC | General | $7,200 |
| Atlanta Road Alliance Church Seaford, DE | General | $6,900 |
| Intl Network of Creative Arts Naples, FL | General | $900 |
| Judicial Watch Washington, DC | General | $700 |
| American Center for Law and Justice Washington, DC | General | $500 |
| Storytellers Creative Arts Naples, FL | General | $300 |
| Heritage Foundation Washington, DC | General | $250 |
| Focus on the Family Colorado Springs, CO | General | $200 |
| See Jesus Telford, PA | General | $200 |
| Family Research Council Holland, MI | General | $170 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $30,963 | $33,757 | $18,648 | $17,948 | 17 | $18,623 | $32 | $1,153 |
| 2022 | $15,854 | $11,000 | $16,650 | $15,751 | 17 | $16,650 | — | $920 |
| 2021 | $21,504 | $20,041 | $5,421 | $4,721 | 10 | $5,411 | $31 | $699 |
| 2020 | $6,884 | $10,113 | $15,414 | $14,714 | 18 | — | $33 | $470 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Degrafft Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants went to organizations including a church, ministries, and advocacy organizations. Samaritan’s Purse describes its own mission as providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine, and sharing God’s love through Jesus Christ. Judicial Watch describes its mission as promoting integrity, transparency, and accountability in government and fidelity to the rule of law through advocacy, litigation, monitoring, and investigations.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $17,948. Grants ranged from $25 to $7,200, with a median grant of $200. The largest grants included $7,200 to Samaritan’s Purse, $6,900 to Atlanta Road Alliance Church, $900 to International Network of Creative Arts, and $700 to Judicial Watch. Other listed grants included $500 to American Center for Law and Justice, $300 to Storytellers Creative Arts, and $250 to Heritage Foundation. The filing lists the purposes of these grants as “general.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists:
- Hart W DeGrafft — President
- Jane E DeGrafft — Vice President
- Gregory Hart DeGrafft — Treasurer
- Karla Jane Tremblay — Secretary
Degrafft Family Foundation Inc is led by Hart W. Degrafft, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Hart W. Degrafft
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gregory Hart Degrafft
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jane E. Degrafft
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karla Jane Tremblay
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Degrafft Family Foundation Inc
How much does Degrafft Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Degrafft Family Foundation Inc gave $18K across 17 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $16K across 17 grants.
What is Degrafft Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Degrafft Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2023 was $200, and its average grant was $1,056, across 17 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Degrafft Family Foundation Inc that year got $900 on average.
Where does Degrafft Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Degrafft Family Foundation Inc's top state is North Carolina, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Delaware (39%) and District of Columbia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants), Seaford, DE (2 grants), Naples, FL (2 grants) and Colorado Springs, CO (2 grants).
Does Degrafft Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Degrafft Family Foundation Inc's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Degrafft Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Degrafft Family Foundation Inc's largest 2023 grantees include Samaritans Purse ($7,200), Atlanta Road Alliance Church ($6,900) and Intl Network of Creative Arts ($900), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is Degrafft Family Foundation Inc?
Degrafft Family Foundation Inc reported $31K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $19K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Degrafft Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants went to organizations including a church, ministries, and advocacy organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Degrafft Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Degrafft Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Degrafft Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4707309. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does Degrafft Family Foundation Inc 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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