J Wesley Graham TW
J Wesley Graham TW is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in West Des Moines, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $12.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1.4M. Net investment income was $726K.
J Wesley Graham TW at a glance
In short: J Wesley Graham TW gave $1.4M across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $679K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,357,421
- -18.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $678,711
- -18.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $678,711
- Total assets
- $12,519,412
- -4.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who J Wesley Graham TW funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Salvation Army ($1.4M). Together the top 2 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 10 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How J Wesley Graham TW gives
- Giving grew 26% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 106% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $555K (2021) to $1.7M (2023). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Army Hoffman Estates, IL | Charitablecontribution | $1,356,421 |
| Children's Square USA Council Bluffs, IA | CHARITABLECONTRIBUTIONChristian Home Association Foundation | $1,000 |
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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 | $12,519,412 | $964,017 | $1,602,022 | $1,357,421 | 2 | — | $726,159 | — |
| 2024 | $13,128,603 | $9,338,232 | $1,870,909 | $1,664,902 | 2 | — | $804,571 | — |
| 2023 | $7,408,309 | $896,119 | $1,902,582 | $1,709,242 | 2 | $691 | $732,217 | — |
| 2022 | $8,418,682 | $717,693 | $1,233,705 | $1,080,433 | 2 | $1,081,703 | $569,042 | $1,023,850 |
| 2021 | $8,375,315 | $666,573 | $587,039 | $554,623 | 2 | $564,943 | $3,895,768 | $1,011,077 |
| 2020 | $5,774,656 | $964,673 | $1,235,783 | $1,041,981 | 2 | — | $822,023 | $1,069,377 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
J Wesley Graham TW's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
George Robert Graham
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1.9 hrs/week
$22K (2020) → $32K (2025)
Mary Elizabeth Fergus
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1.2 hrs/week
$22K (2020) → $32K (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 $32K, to George Robert Graham (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about J Wesley Graham TW
How much does J Wesley Graham TW give each year?
J Wesley Graham TW gave $1.4M across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.7M across 2 grants.
How large is J Wesley Graham TW?
J Wesley Graham TW reported $12.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $964K.
What is J Wesley Graham TW?
J Wesley Graham TW is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in West Des Moines, IA. It holds $12.5M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does J Wesley Graham TW operate?
J Wesley Graham TW has awarded grants in Iowa, Illinois.
What is J Wesley Graham TW's EIN?
J Wesley Graham TW's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-6315781. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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