Graber Family Foundation
The Graber Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Mundelein, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including universities, environmental organizations, arts organizations, and groups working in mentoring, food access, and health research.
Graber Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Graber Family Foundation gave $435K across 31 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Illinois. 13% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $435,000
- +7.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 31
- +3.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,032
- +4.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $6,041,538
- +2.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (4 of 31, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (53% 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 Graber Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 21350 West Lakeview Parkway, Mundelein, IL 60060
Phone: (847) 949-5652
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Graber Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Doris Graber Endowed Fund - Uniersity of IL Foundation ($80K). Together the top 10 received $265K.
Grant Size Distribution
146 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 140 grants of 146 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Illinois recipients received 53% of grant dollars, followed by Missouri at 13%, New York at 10%, Florida at 6%, and California at 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Graber Family Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 31 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $24K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 87% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $366K (2020) to $520K (2021). In 2025 it made 31 grants totaling $435K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Doris Graber Endowed Fund - Uniersity of IL Foundation Chicago, IL | Contributions for Unrestricted Purposes | $80,000 |
| American Association of Orthodontists Foundation St. Louis, MO | Graber Family Biomedical Research and Teaching Award | $40,000 |
| Citizens' Climate Education Coronado, CA | Contributions for Unrestricted Purposes | $25,000 |
| University of Illinois Foundation Chicago, IL | Doris a Graber Endowed Graduate Fellowship | $25,000 |
| Environmental Law and Policy Center Chicago, IL | Contributions for Unrestricted Purposes | $20,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Tampa, FL | Contributions for Unrestricted Purposes | $15,000 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden Glencoe, IL | Contributions for Unrestricted Purposes | $15,000 |
| North Light Theater Skokie, IL | Contributions for Unrestricted Purposes | $15,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI | Contributions for Unrestricted Purposeswild | $15,000 |
| Washington University St. Louis, MO | Adeline & TM Graber Poetry Prize Fund | $15,000 |
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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 | $6,041,538 | $646,684 | $501,721 | $435,000 | 31 | $435,000 | $579,963 | $431,030 |
| 2024 | $5,903,539 | $627,530 | $466,213 | $403,000 | 30 | $403,000 | $564,317 | $406,465 |
| 2023 | $5,752,334 | $684,319 | $421,780 | $366,500 | 27 | $366,500 | $629,039 | $354,460 |
| 2022 | $5,489,795 | $123,971 | $490,910 | $435,000 | 29 | $435,000 | $78,161 | $372,108 |
| 2021 | $5,870,882 | $677,235 | $585,994 | $520,000 | 29 | $520,000 | $611,241 | $419,793 |
| 2020 | $5,779,641 | $26,502 | $414,309 | $365,500 | 28 | — | $142,129 | $357,028 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Graber Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $431K 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 is provided. The 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations and purposes. For example, Citizens’ Climate Education says it educates, trains, and organizes people to build support for climate solutions. The Environmental Law and Policy Center describes its work as protecting the Midwest’s environment and natural resources. Big Brothers Big Sisters of America says it provides professionally supported one-to-one relationships for children facing adversity. Feeding America describes its mission as advancing equitable access to nutritious food.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 31 grants totaling $435,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $80,000, with a median of $10,000. Its largest grants included $80,000 to the Doris Graber Endowed Fund at the University of Illinois Foundation for unrestricted purposes; $40,000 to the American Association of Orthodontists Foundation for the Graber Family Biomedical Research and Teaching Award; and $25,000 each to Citizens’ Climate Education and the University of Illinois Foundation. Other listed grants included $20,000 to the Environmental Law and Policy Center and $15,000 each to Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, Chicago Botanic Garden, North Light Theater, Washington University, WTTW, and CMSS-Senior Connections.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jack D. Graber as director and chairman, Lee W. Graber as director and secretary, and Lauren Matschull as director.
Graber Family Foundation is led by Jack D. Graber, Director & Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jack D. Graber
Director & Chairman
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lauren Matschull
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lee W. Graber
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Graber Family Foundation
How much does Graber Family Foundation give each year?
Graber Family Foundation gave $435K across 31 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $403K across 30 grants.
What is Graber Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Graber Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,032, across 31 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Graber Family Foundation that year got $24K on average.
Where does Graber Family Foundation give grants?
Graber Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Missouri (13%) and New York (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (9 grants), New York, NY (4 grants), St. Louis, MO (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Graber Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 87% of Graber Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (27 of 31) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Graber Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Graber Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Doris Graber Endowed Fund - Uniersity of IL Foundation ($80,000), American Association of Orthodontists Foundation ($40,000) and Citizens' Climate Education ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Graber Family Foundation?
Graber Family Foundation reported $6.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $435K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $431K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Graber Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations and purposes. For example, Citizens’ Climate Education says it educates, trains, and organizes people to build support for climate solutions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Graber Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Graber Family Foundation's EIN?
Graber Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-0472597. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Graber Family 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 May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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