Graham Family Foundation MNG Agency
Graham Family Foundation MNG Agency is a private foundation based in Columbia, South Carolina. Its 2021 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, primarily in South Carolina. The most recent filing on record is for 2021, with nothing filed since; the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Graham Family Foundation MNG Agency at a glance
In short: Graham Family Foundation MNG Agency gave $167K across 20 grants in 2021 (avg $8K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $166,850
- -4.2% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 20
- +11.1% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $8,343
- -13.8% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $737,937
- +4.7% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (94% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Graham Family Foundation MNG Agency
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its filing lists Robert E Graham Jr as the contact for how to apply.
- Contact
Application contact: Robert E Graham Jr
Mailing address: 1321 Hansford Avenue, Columbia, SC 29206
Phone: (803) 730-8106
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Graham Family Foundation MNG Agency funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Columbia Presbyterian Church ($35K). Together the top 10 received $139K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 38 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2021 grants were concentrated in South Carolina, which accounted for 94% of grant dollars. North Carolina accounted for 3%, while Florida, Arkansas, and Texas each accounted for 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
How Graham Family Foundation MNG Agency gives
- 40% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
- In 2021 it paid out 259% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $167K (2021) to $174K (2020). In 2021 it made 20 grants totaling $167K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia Presbyterian Church Columbia, SC | General Charitable Purposes | $35,000 |
| Historic Columbia Columbia, SC | General Charitable Purposes | $25,000 |
| USC Education Foundation Columbia, SC | General Charitable Purposes | $15,000 |
| Clemson Life Foundation Clemson, SC | General Charitable Purposes | $15,000 |
| Campus Outreach Columbia Columbia, SC | General Charitable Purposes | $11,500 |
| Young Life Columbia, SC | General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Trident Technical College North Charleston, SC | General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Friends of Harbison Columbia, SC | General Charitable Purposes | $7,500 |
| Oliver Gospel Mission Columbia, SC | General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| CIU Prison Ministry Columbia, SC | General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $737,937 | $216,502 | $183,509 | $166,850 | 20 | $166,850 | $179,493 | $64,498 |
| 2020 | $704,944 | $139,896 | $196,485 | $174,199 | 18 | — | $101,666 | $52,985 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Graham Family Foundation MNG Agency reported a distributable amount of $64K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants included religious, educational, cultural, and other charitable organizations. Campus Outreach Columbia describes itself as an interdenominational college ministry whose goal is to equip students to walk with Jesus and spread his love. The Ability Experience describes its work as supporting people with disabilities and developing Pi Kappa Phi members into servant leaders. Wofford College describes its purpose as providing a high-quality liberal arts education and fostering intellectual, spiritual, and aesthetic development.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation made 20 grants totaling $166,850. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $35,000, with a median of $5,000. Notable grants included $35,000 to Columbia Presbyterian Church, $25,000 to Historic Columbia, $15,000 each to USC Education Foundation and Clemson Life Foundation, and $11,500 to Campus Outreach Columbia. The listed grants were for general charitable purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists Georgiana Gordon Graham, Robert E Graham Jr, and Mary R Graham as directors.
Graham Family Foundation MNG Agency's 2021 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Georgiana Gordon Graham
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert E. Graham Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mary R. Graham
Director
New on the 2021 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Mary Graham Jenkins (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Graham Family Foundation MNG Agency
How much does Graham Family Foundation MNG Agency give each year?
Graham Family Foundation MNG Agency gave $167K across 20 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $174K across 18 grants.
What is Graham Family Foundation MNG Agency's typical grant size?
Graham Family Foundation MNG Agency's median grant in 2021 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,343, across 20 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Graham Family Foundation MNG Agency give grants?
Graham Family Foundation MNG Agency gives mostly in South Carolina: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Columbia, SC (10 grants).
Does Graham Family Foundation MNG Agency give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Graham Family Foundation MNG Agency's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Graham Family Foundation MNG Agency's largest grantees?
Graham Family Foundation MNG Agency's largest 2021 grantees include Columbia Presbyterian Church ($35,000), Historic Columbia ($25,000) and USC Education Foundation ($15,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How large is Graham Family Foundation MNG Agency?
Graham Family Foundation MNG Agency reported $738K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $167K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $64K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Graham Family Foundation MNG Agency fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants included religious, educational, cultural, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Graham Family Foundation MNG Agency?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Graham Family Foundation MNG Agency's EIN?
Graham Family Foundation MNG Agency's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-6583004. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Does Graham Family Foundation MNG Agency 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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