Graham Family Foundation
Graham Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Yreka, California. Its 2025 filing describes it as operating for charitable, scientific, or educational purposes and making distributions to qualifying charitable organizations.
Graham Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Graham Family Foundation gave $275K across 51 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), top state Oregon. 13% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $274,950
- +4.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 51
- +8.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,391
- -3.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $5,010,826
- -2.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (6 of 47, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (41% 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 Graham 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: 906 Northview Cir, Yreka, CA 96097
Phone: (530) 340-2200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Graham Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Better Life TV ($40K). Together the top 10 received $177K.
Grant Size Distribution
244 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 244 grants of 244 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Oregon organizations received 41% of grant dollars, California organizations 35%, Washington organizations 11%, Hawaii organizations 6%, and Maryland organizations 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 51 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Graham Family Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 47 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 81% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $233K (2023) to $297K (2022). In 2025 it made 51 grants totaling $275K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Better Life TV Grants Pass, OR | Radio Gospel Outreach | $40,000 |
| Walla Walla University College Place, WA | Scholarships/Chemistry Equipment | $30,000 |
| Siskiyou Family YMCA Yreka, CA | Youth/Adult Programming | $22,000 |
| Klamath-Lake Counties Food Bank Klamath Falls, OR | Community Food Bank Assistance | $18,000 |
| Loma Linda University Loma Linda, CA | Alumni Assoc./Scholarships/Missions | $17,000 |
| Kidder Creek Camp Etna, CA | Christian Youth Camp | $15,000 |
| Rivers Edge SDA Church McMinnville, OR | Volunteer Projects and Scholarships | $10,000 |
| United Scholarships Inc Yreka, CA | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Malama Learning Center Kapolei, HI | Child Programming | $8,000 |
| Klamath Falls Gospel Mission Klamath Falls, OR | Shelter & Meals for the Needy | $7,000 |
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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 | $5,010,826 | $259,970 | $398,915 | $274,950 | 51 | $310,128 | $170,789 | $326,983 |
| 2024 | $5,137,882 | $302,551 | $385,734 | $262,500 | 47 | $297,704 | $106,816 | $316,036 |
| 2023 | $5,188,155 | $191,257 | $350,409 | $233,107 | 51 | $266,659 | $81,097 | $283,655 |
| 2022 | $5,356,277 | $145,554 | $440,488 | $297,446 | 49 | $353,571 | $83,966 | $291,684 |
| 2021 | $5,632,071 | $341,294 | $382,810 | $260,218 | 46 | $296,097 | $209,949 | $337,352 |
| 2020 | $5,669,117 | $394,237 | $379,576 | $251,000 | 42 | — | $73,418 | $308,760 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Graham Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $327K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that it operates exclusively for charitable, scientific, or educational purposes, including making distributions to organizations organized and operated for those purposes and qualifying for exemption under Section 501(c)(3) of the Code, excluding private foundations.
Its 2025 giving included educational institutions and scholarship organizations, community programs, and organizations providing food and shelter. Walla Walla University describes its mission as providing broad instruction in the arts, sciences, and professions and translating academic achievement into responsible citizenship and service. United Scholarships Incorporated says it provides scholarships to qualified Yreka High School graduates to further their education. Klamath Falls Gospel Mission describes its work as providing emergency transitional housing and recovery programs for homeless people, while Siskiyou Family YMCA says it provides recreation and fitness programs for its members and the community.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 51 grants totaling $274,950. Grants ranged from $450 to $40,000, with a median grant of $2,000. Among its largest grants were $40,000 to Better Life TV for radio gospel outreach, $30,000 to Walla Walla University for scholarships and chemistry equipment, $22,000 to Siskiyou Family YMCA for youth and adult programming, and $18,000 to Klamath-Lake Counties Food Bank for community food bank assistance. Other notable awards included $17,000 to Loma Linda University, $15,000 to Kidder Creek Camp, and $10,000 each to Rivers Edge SDA Church and United Scholarships Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Leora Ragan as president and Teresa Panossian as secretary. Board members are Trevor Ragan, David Panossian, Nathan Panossian, and Jacob Ragan.
Graham Family Foundation is led by Leora Ragan, President on every filing since 2020; all 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Leora Ragan
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$32K (2020) → $40K (2025)
David Panossian
Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$16K (2020) → $8K (2025)
Teresa Panossian
Secretary
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$16K (2020) → $8K (2025)
Trevor Ragan
Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$16K (2020) → $24K (2025)
Jacob Ragan
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
$100 (2025)
Nathan Panossian
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
$200 (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $40K, to Leora Ragan (President). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Graham Family Foundation
How much does Graham Family Foundation give each year?
Graham Family Foundation gave $275K across 51 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $263K across 47 grants.
What is Graham Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Graham Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $5,391, across 51 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Graham Family Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Graham Family Foundation give grants?
Graham Family Foundation's top state is Oregon, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (35%) and Washington (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Yreka, CA (13 grants), Klamath Falls, OR (10 grants), Medford, OR (4 grants) and Silver Spring, MD (2 grants).
Does Graham Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 51 grants with a stated purpose on Graham Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Gospel Outreach" (4 grants) and "Radio Gospel Outreach" (3 grants).
Who are Graham Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Graham Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Better Life TV ($40,000), Walla Walla University ($30,000) and Siskiyou Family YMCA ($22,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Graham Family Foundation?
Graham Family Foundation reported $5.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $310K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $327K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Graham Family Foundation fund?
The foundation states that it operates exclusively for charitable, scientific, or educational purposes, including making distributions to organizations organized and operated for those purposes and qualifying for exemption under Section 501(c)(3) of the Code, excluding private foundations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Graham 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 Graham Family Foundation's EIN?
Graham Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0494927. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Graham 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Graham Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/graham-family-foundation-morg_7e72ab53c5a44697a3b9db38074269fd
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