Graham Foundation
Graham Foundation is a private foundation, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1K in total assets. In 2024, it made $217 in qualifying distributions.
Graham Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,368
- +45.2% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $2,547
- +5823.3% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $217
- Expenses (2024)
- $2,171
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Graham Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Graham Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 314% 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
In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $172K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Notley Foundation Austin, TX | To fund and support businesses, non-profits, and programs making positive change and social impact in the world. | $171,713 |
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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 | $1,368 | $2,547 | $2,171 | — | — | $217 | — | $69 |
| 2023 | $942 | $43 | — | — | — | — | $43 | $44 |
| 2022 | $899 | $173,230 | $173,219 | $171,713 | 1 | $171,913 | — | $44 |
| 2021 | $888 | $1,800 | $1,800 | — | — | $300 | — | $44 |
| 2020 | $888 | $2,902 | $2,900 | — | — | — | — | $44 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Graham Foundation reported a distributable amount of $69 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Graham Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dan Graham
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dan Morgan Wilson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lisa Graham
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Graham Foundation
How large is Graham Foundation?
Graham Foundation reported $1K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $217 in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $69 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Graham Foundation operate?
Graham Foundation has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Graham Foundation's EIN?
Graham Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4374095. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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