George H Graff Irrevocable Trust
George H Graff Irrevocable Trust is a private foundation, based in Ft Pierce, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $19.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $933K. Net investment income was $243K.
George H Graff Irrevocable Trust at a glance
In short: George H Graff Irrevocable Trust gave $933K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $117K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $933,368
- +18.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $116,671
- +18.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $116,671
- Total assets
- $19,920,199
- -2.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (25% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who George H Graff Irrevocable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Friends of Animals Inc ($117K). Together the top 8 received $933K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 24 grants of 40 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How George H Graff Irrevocable Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $679K (2020) to $933K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $933K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Animals Inc Darien, CT | Unrestricted | $116,671 |
| Humane Society of the US Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $116,671 |
| American Foun for AIDS Re New York, NY | Unrestricted | $116,671 |
| National Network for Youth Seattle, WA | Unrestricted | $116,671 |
| WGBH Public TV Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $116,671 |
| New Hampshire Public TV Durham, NH | Unrestricted | $116,671 |
| Wbur-FM Radio-Boston Univ Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $116,671 |
| Alzheimer's Disease Rel Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $116,671 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,920,199 | $2,980,977 | $1,128,225 | $933,368 | 8 | $933,368 | $242,986 | $964,630 |
| 2024 | $20,511,468 | $2,930,288 | $1,086,946 | $786,776 | 8 | $786,776 | $230,577 | $933,367 |
| 2023 | $17,387,539 | $1,178,895 | $918,110 | $822,144 | 8 | $822,144 | $212,860 | $786,775 |
| 2022 | $15,761,917 | $1,300,935 | $967,554 | $897,568 | 8 | $897,568 | $244,300 | $822,821 |
| 2021 | $19,671,481 | $1,938,867 | $1,043,992 | $741,976 | 8 | $741,976 | $209,168 | $897,568 |
| 2020 | $17,483,519 | $859,197 | $863,752 | $679,256 | 8 | — | $231,573 | $741,300 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George H Graff Irrevocable Trust reported a distributable amount of $965K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
George H Graff Irrevocable Trust's only listed officer is Richard L. Lynch, Successor Tr on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard L. Lynch
Successor Tr
On filings since 2020
$50K (2020) → $68K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $68K, to Richard L Lynch (Successor Tr).
Frequently asked questions about George H Graff Irrevocable Trust
How much does George H Graff Irrevocable Trust give each year?
George H Graff Irrevocable Trust gave $933K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $787K across 8 grants.
What is George H Graff Irrevocable Trust's typical grant size?
George H Graff Irrevocable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $116,671, and its average grant was $116,671, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does George H Graff Irrevocable Trust give grants?
George H Graff Irrevocable Trust's top state is Massachusetts, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Connecticut (13%) and District of Columbia (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does George H Graff Irrevocable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of George H Graff Irrevocable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are George H Graff Irrevocable Trust's largest grantees?
George H Graff Irrevocable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Friends of Animals Inc ($116,671), Humane Society of the US ($116,671) and American Foun for AIDS Re ($116,671), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is George H Graff Irrevocable Trust?
George H Graff Irrevocable Trust reported $19.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $933K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $965K (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.
What is George H Graff Irrevocable Trust's EIN?
George H Graff Irrevocable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-6463779. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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