Graham-Kerman Fam Charitable Foundation
Graham-Kerman Fam Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in East Hampton, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $581K. Net investment income was $726K.
Graham-Kerman Fam Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Graham-Kerman Fam Charitable Foundation gave $581K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $97K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $580,500
- +171.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $96,750
- +306.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,000
- Total assets
- $6,606,277
- +2.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (90% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Graham-Kerman Fam Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital ($500K). Together the top 6 received $581K.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 71 (65%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Graham-Kerman Fam Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−19%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 171% 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $214K (2023) to $1.1M (2020). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $581K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital New York, NY | Cancer research hospital | $500,000 |
| Civic Influencers Lewes, DE | Dedicated to inspiring young people to make their voices heardand their votes count. | $50,000 |
| Hofstra University Hempstead, NY | Higher education institution. | $12,000 |
| The Spark Foundation Fayettville, AR | To create a positive impact in the community by providing increased access to health & fitness opportunities and education. | $10,000 |
| MWCABC Manhasset, NY | Breast cancer awareness. | $5,000 |
| Project Most East Hampton, NY | After school program. | $3,500 |
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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 | $6,606,277 | $867,809 | $722,401 | $580,500 | 6 | $580,500 | $725,908 | $339,534 |
| 2023 | $6,460,868 | $734,167 | $327,464 | $214,000 | 9 | $214,000 | $620,703 | $329,974 |
| 2022 | $6,029,965 | $208,631 | $590,589 | $474,750 | 13 | $474,750 | $92,792 | $337,722 |
| 2021 | $6,411,923 | $580,472 | $864,217 | $716,750 | 23 | $716,750 | $433,051 | $344,848 |
| 2020 | $6,695,668 | $-285,989 | $1,215,774 | $1,059,700 | 20 | — | — | $393,537 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Graham-Kerman Fam Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $340K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Graham-Kerman Fam Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Monica A. Graham
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Christine Hunsicker
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2024
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-Kerman Fam Charitable Foundation
How much does Graham-Kerman Fam Charitable Foundation give each year?
Graham-Kerman Fam Charitable Foundation gave $581K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $214K across 9 grants.
What is Graham-Kerman Fam Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Graham-Kerman Fam Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $11,000, and its average grant was $96,750, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Graham-Kerman Fam Charitable Foundation give grants?
Graham-Kerman Fam Charitable Foundation gives mostly in New York: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Delaware (9%).
Does Graham-Kerman Fam Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Graham-Kerman Fam Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Graham-Kerman Fam Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Graham-Kerman Fam Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital ($500,000), Civic Influencers ($50,000) and Hofstra University ($12,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Graham-Kerman Fam Charitable Foundation?
Graham-Kerman Fam Charitable Foundation reported $6.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $581K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $340K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Graham-Kerman Fam Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Graham-Kerman Fam Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4021970. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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