Graphe Foundation
Graphe Foundation is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Prosser, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $34K.
Graphe Foundation at a glance
In short: Graphe Foundation gave $34K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $34K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $34,293
- -98.8% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- -85.7% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $34,293
- -91.3% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $34,293
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Graphe Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Grace Brethren Church ($34K).
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 15 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Graphe Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2019 to 2022 (−7%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $34K (2022) to $2.7M (2021). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grace Brethren Church Sunnyside, WA | Assist the Church in Spreading the Good Word. | $34,293 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $386 | $39,279 | $34,293 | 1 | $34,293 | — | — |
| 2021 | $38,893 | $279,967 | $2,752,493 | $2,744,551 | 7 | $2,744,551 | $273,521 | — |
| 2020 | $2,659,185 | $129,763 | $67,735 | $62,800 | 5 | — | $128,753 | $22,401 |
| 2019 | $2,417,157 | $2,157,016 | $43,343 | $36,900 | 2 | — | $1,585 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Graphe Foundation is led by Ronald L. Curfman, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 6 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Ronald L. Curfman
President
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carl Loera
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Elaina Loera
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Joe Sterns
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Melody K. Curfman
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Niels Brown
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "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 Graphe Foundation
How much does Graphe Foundation give each year?
Graphe Foundation gave $34K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $2.7M across 7 grants.
What is Graphe Foundation?
Graphe Foundation is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Prosser, WA.
Where does Graphe Foundation operate?
Graphe Foundation has awarded grants in California, Colorado, Florida, North Carolina, Oregon, Washington.
What is Graphe Foundation's EIN?
Graphe Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2093121. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 19, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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