Graham Family Foundation Inc

ATLANTA, GA EIN: 26-3706006 Website

Graham Family Foundation Inc is a private 501(c)(3) grantmaking foundation established in 2008 and based in Atlanta, Georgia. The foundation operates as a family foundation focused on philanthropic giving across multiple issue areas.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$7.6M

+2.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$380K

+2.7% YoY

Grant Count

-17.4% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$20K

+24.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Graham Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $381K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's key initiatives include:

Education: Providing educational opportunities for disadvantaged students and supporting teachers in creating educational equity
Animal Welfare: Strengthening and preserving the human-animal bond, especially for vulnerable people and their pets
Youth & Justice: Combating hate, prejudice, and bullying in public schools and fighting school and justice system practices that disproportionately affect minority youth
Health & Research: Supporting young adults who have battled Hodgkin's Lymphoma and research for new treatments that extend their lives
Senior Services: Keeping seniors healthy and independent in their own homes

Grantmaking

The foundation has maintained grant-giving records dating back to 2006.

Grant Range

$100–$110,500

Average Grant

amount: Not specified in available data

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Georgia, Ohio, and New York.

Grant Distribution by State

Georgia $1.2M (53%)

Hawaii $458K (21%)

Ohio $213K (10%)

District of Columbia $120K (5%)

Utah $81K (4%)

Florida $75K (3%)

New York $72K (3%)

Illinois $13K (1%)

+8 more states

States

Alabama California Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Illinois New York Ohio Oregon Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia

Cities

AlpharettaAtlantaBirminghamChicagoCincinnatiClevelandColorado SpringsDaculaDallasDowners GroveHonoluluIrvineIrvingKennesawLahainaMariettaMemphisNashvilleNew CanaanNew York

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 2024:

Total Assets: $7,555,253
Total Revenues: $742,399
Total Expenses: $434,970
Total Liabilities: $0

Revenue Composition (2024):

Investment income and dividends: $239,934
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $492,448
Total grants and contributions: $0

Year-over-Year Changes (2023-2024):

Investment income increased 22.1%
Net gains from asset sales increased 572.7%

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$7,555,253	$7,349,380	$6,803,024
Revenue	$742,399	$269,708	$196,280
Expenses	$434,970	$457,560	$461,710
Qualifying Distributions	$380,000	$370,000	$395,000
Net Investment Income	$630,925	$167,237	$95,692
Distributable Amount	$380,941	$336,985	$365,724

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

101 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include North Metro Church ($110,500), Mount Paran Christian School ($65,000), Healthnetwork Foundation ($55,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CHILDRENS HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA ATLANTA, GA	GENERAL PROGRAM SERVICES	$28,000
DIVEHEART DOWNERS GROVE, IL	GENERAL PROGRAM SERVICES	$1,000
FIDELITY CHARITABLE GIFT FUND CINCINNATI, OH	GENERAL PROGRAM SERVICES	$36,500
GLOBAL SERVANTS ORANGE CITY, FL	GENERAL PROGRAM SERVICES	$15,600
MAUI HEALTH FOUNDATION WAILUKU, HI	GENERAL PROGRAM SERVICES	$10,000
MICHAEL J FOX FOUNDATION FOR PARKINSON'S RESEARCH NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL PROGRAM SERVICES	$10,000
MOUNT PARAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL KENNESAW, GA	GENERAL PROGRAM SERVICES	$65,000
NATIONAL MS SOCIETY NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL PROGRAM SERVICES	$10,000
NORTH METRO CHURCH MARIETTA, GA	GENERAL PROGRAM SERVICES	$110,500
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL ATLANTA, GA	GENERAL PROGRAM SERVICES	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
STEPHEN B GRAHAM	DIRECTOR	—	—
MARK E GRAHAM	PRESIDENT/TREASURER	—	—
EVA C GRAHAM	CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD	—	—
DIANNA G HELLMANN	VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY	—	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2021

The foundation celebrated its 15-year anniversary in 2021 and continues to maintain an active grant-making program. The foundation provides detailed information about its grantees and annual grant-giving history on its website.

Metropolitan Arts Council receives $1M grant from the Graham Foundation -

Contact Information

Address: PO Box 52047, Atlanta, GA 30355-0047
Telephone: 404-592-0180
Tax ID (EIN): 26-3706006
Tax-Exempt Status: Since November 2010

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Graham Family Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation's key initiatives include: • **Education**: Providing educational opportunities for disadvantaged students and supporting teachers in creating educational equity • **Animal Welfare**: Strengthening and preserving the human-animal bond, especially for vulnerable people and their pets • **Youth & Justice**: Combating hate, prejudice, and bullying in public schools and fighting school and justice system practices that disproportionately affect minority youth • **Health & Research**:…

How do I apply for a grant from Graham Family Foundation Inc?

**Grant Activity (2024)** • Total giving: $380,000 • Number of grants: 21 • Typical grant range: $100–$110,500 • Average grant amount: Not specified in available data **Recent Grantees (2024)** • Healthnetwork Foundation: $55,000 • United States Ski and Snowboard Association: $15,000 • Maui Health Foundation: $10,000 • Mount Paran Christian School (mentioned as grantee) The foundation has maintained grant-giving records dating back to 2006.

Where does Graham Family Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Georgia, Ohio, and New York.

What size grants does Graham Family Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Graham Family Foundation Inc awarded 19 grants totaling $380K — an average of about $20K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Graham Family Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Graham Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $381K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.