Graesser Foundation
Graesser Foundation is a private foundation, based in Tucson, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $813K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $34K. Net investment income was $44K.
Graesser Foundation at a glance
In short: Graesser Foundation gave $34K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $34,000
- +60.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,667
- -46.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $812,939
- +1.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arizona (82% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Graesser Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Children's Museum Tucson ($14K). Together the top 6 received $34K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Graesser Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−15%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 102% 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2023) to $45K (2020). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Museum Tucson Tucson, AZ | Capital Campaign | $14,000 |
| University of Arizona Foundation Tucson, AZ | CRR-Americorps | $5,000 |
| Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Kansas City, MO | Elevate Conference | $5,000 |
| Savma Tucson, AZ | Keynote Speaker Underwriting | $5,000 |
| Civic Orchestra of Tucson Tucson, AZ | 2025 Sensory Friendly Concert | $4,000 |
| National Diaper Bank Network New Haven, CT | Unrestricted in Memeory/Honor | $1,000 |
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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 | $812,939 | $50,807 | $41,903 | $34,000 | 6 | $38,716 | $43,801 | $37,936 |
| 2023 | $804,035 | $66,951 | $28,556 | $21,200 | 2 | $26,120 | $59,898 | $35,398 |
| 2022 | $765,640 | $47,718 | $43,916 | $37,000 | 6 | $41,618 | $42,145 | $37,247 |
| 2021 | $761,838 | $48,877 | $46,424 | $40,000 | 3 | $44,360 | $40,208 | $44,598 |
| 2020 | $759,385 | $47,140 | $51,370 | $45,000 | 3 | — | $37,524 | $42,882 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Graesser Foundation reported a distributable amount of $38K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Graesser Foundation is led by Robert Lohse, President on every filing since 2020; 3 of 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Lohse
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Lohse
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$754 (2020) → $863 (2024)
Linda Lohse
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary → Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$820 (2020) → $847 (2024)
Patricia Lohse Not On Board
Vice President of Operations
Chief Financial Officer → Vice President of Operations, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$840 (2022) → $863 (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Patricia Lohse (2020–2021) — Treasurer
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 $863, to Jennifer Lohse (Vice-President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Graesser Foundation
How much does Graesser Foundation give each year?
Graesser Foundation gave $34K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $21K across 2 grants.
What is Graesser Foundation's typical grant size?
Graesser Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,667, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Graesser Foundation give grants?
Graesser Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Missouri (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tucson, AZ (4 grants).
Does Graesser Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 17% of Graesser Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Graesser Foundation's largest grantees?
Graesser Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Children's Museum Tucson ($14,000), University of Arizona Foundation ($5,000) and Nonprofit Leadership Alliance ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Graesser Foundation?
Graesser Foundation reported $813K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $39K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $38K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Graesser Foundation's EIN?
Graesser Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7246052. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Graesser Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/graesser-foundation-morg_9bbed0068cad43e9816f2b2cd30a63ac
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