Graber Charitable Foundation
The Graber Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Inverness, Illinois. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, including food assistance, health, education, workforce development, and community organizations.
Graber Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Graber Charitable Foundation gave $481K across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $481,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- Average grant
- $17,179
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $900,379
- +262.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (77% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Graber Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1776 Beaver Pond Road, Inverness, IL 60067
Phone: (847) 828-2051
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Graber Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Prince of Peace ($129K). Together the top 10 received $357K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 28 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 77% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 9% to Minnesota, 5% to Georgia, 4% to Washington, D.C., and 3% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
Cities
How Graber Charitable Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $481K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Prince of Peace Palatine, IL | Charitable | $129,000 |
| Ascension Illinois Foundation Elk Grove Village, IL | Charitable | $67,500 |
| Feed My Starving Children Coon Rapids, MN | Charitable | $45,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository Chicago, IL | Charitable | $20,500 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Salvation Army Chicago, IL | Charitable | $20,000 |
| American Cancer Society Atlanta, GA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Chicago, IL | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Chicago, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $900,379 | $1,144,109 | $492,412 | $481,000 | 28 | $481,015 | $701,288 | $25,109 |
| 2024 | $248,682 | $248,682 | — | — | — | — | — | $914 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Graber Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $25K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Feed My Starving Children describes its mission as feeding children who are hungry in body and spirit and striving to eliminate child starvation worldwide. The Greater Chicago Food Depository says its mission is to end hunger, while the American Cancer Society describes its work as improving the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support.
Other 2025 grantees include Northern Illinois Food Bank, which says it provides meals and access to nutritious food through a network of community organizations; Habitat for Humanity – North Central Georgia, which describes its work as building homes with low-income families; and Revolution Workshop, which provides carpentry and woodworking workforce development. The foundation also gave to universities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 28 grants totaling $481,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $129,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
The largest reported grants included $129,000 to Prince of Peace in Palatine, Illinois; $67,500 to Ascension Illinois Foundation in Elk Grove Village, Illinois; $45,000 to Feed My Starving Children in Coon Rapids, Minnesota; $20,500 to the Greater Chicago Food Depository in Chicago; and $20,000 each to the American Red Cross in Washington, D.C., and the Salvation Army in Chicago. Other grants included $15,000 each to the American Cancer Society, Doctors Without Borders, and Wounded Warrior Project.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Terry Graber as president, treasurer, and director; Renee M. Graber as vice president, secretary, and director; and Nathan E. Graber and Evan L. Graber as directors.
Graber Charitable Foundation is led by Renee M. Graber, V President, Sectretary & Director on every filing since 2024; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Renee M. Graber
V President, Sectretary & Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terry Graber
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Evan L. Graber
Director
On filings since 2024
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nathan E. Graber
Director
On filings since 2024
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Graber Charitable Foundation
How much does Graber Charitable Foundation give each year?
Graber Charitable Foundation gave $481K across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Graber Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Graber Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $17,179, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Graber Charitable Foundation give grants?
Graber Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Minnesota (9%) and Georgia (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (10 grants), Palatine, IL (5 grants), Atlanta, GA (2 grants) and Peoria, IL (2 grants).
Does Graber Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on Graber Charitable Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (28 grants).
Who are Graber Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Graber Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Prince of Peace ($129,000), Ascension Illinois Foundation ($67,500) and Feed My Starving Children ($45,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Graber Charitable Foundation?
Graber Charitable Foundation reported $900K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $481K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $25K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Graber Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Feed My Starving Children describes its mission as feeding children who are hungry in body and spirit and striving to eliminate child starvation worldwide. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Graber Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Graber Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Graber Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-4335645. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Does Graber Charitable 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024
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