The Graham Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in 1997 and based in Knoxville, Tennessee. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization classified as a private grantmaking foundation under the National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE).
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$241K
-47.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$378K
+16.6% YoY
Grant Count
42
+5.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
+11.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Graham Foundation primarily supports nonprofit organizations with a focus on:
- Education
- Community development
- Health, including medical research
- Social services
- Children and youth
- Christian organizations and causes
- Missionary endeavors
- Youth programs
- Amateur sports competitions
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Graham Foundation primarily supports nonprofit organizations in Tennessee, with additional giving in Texas and West Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total assets: $241,354
- Total revenue: $162,340
- Total expenses: $381,762
- Total liabilities: $0
As of December 2023:
- Total assets: $462,836
- Total revenues: $401,569
- Total expenses: $333,834
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $241,354 | $462,836 | $399,176 |
| Revenue | $162,340 | $401,569 | $287,275 |
| Expenses | $381,762 | $333,834 | $428,825 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $378,100 | $324,250 | $412,901 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,340 | $132,881 | $12,061 |
| Distributable Amount | $13,503 | $10,672 | $31,400 |
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
226 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tim A Graham | Trustee | 2 | — |
Recent Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation made 47 grants in 2023 and continues active grantmaking focused on its core mission areas of Christian organizations, youth programs, and community support initiatives.
Graham Foundation announces 2025 Grants to IndividualsContact Information
Address: PO Box 12489, Knoxville, TN 37912-0489
Telephone: 865-693-7000
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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