John and Patricia Graham Foundation
The John and Patricia Graham Foundation is a private foundation based in Shavertown, Pennsylvania. It made 11 grants totaling $12,350 in filing year 2025.
John and Patricia Graham Foundation at a glance
In short: John and Patricia Graham Foundation gave $12K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 36% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $12,350
- +20.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +37.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,123
- -12.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $323,000
- +2.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (4 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to John and Patricia Graham Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 135 Highland Ave, Shavertown, PA 18708
Phone: (570) 693-2460
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John and Patricia Graham Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Geisinger Foundation ($2K). Together the top 10 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 27 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania and 8% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is John and Patricia Graham Foundation open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 11 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 64% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2023) to $12K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Geisinger Foundation Danville, PA | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| Providence Pregnancy Center Scranton, PA | General Purpose | $1,500 |
| Think Big Bloomsburg, PA | General Purpose | $1,500 |
| Brighter Journeys Wilkes-Barre, PA | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Domestic Violence Center Wilkes-Barre, PA | General | $1,000 |
| Johnson College Scranton, PA | General | $1,000 |
| Luzerne Foundation Wilkes-Barre, PA | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| College Misercordia Dallaa, PA | General | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Tower Staten Island, NY | General | $1,000 |
| St Josephs Center Scranton, PA | General Purpose | $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 | $323,000 | $6,846 | $13,425 | $12,350 | 11 | $13,425 | — | $13,999 |
| 2024 | $316,526 | $6,408 | $17,590 | $10,250 | 8 | $17,590 | — | $13,765 |
| 2023 | $282,698 | $104,676 | $9,863 | $8,250 | 8 | $9,863 | $2,626 | $12,497 |
| 2022 | $165,418 | $3,513 | $3,750 | — | — | $3,750 | — | $8,126 |
| 2021 | $201,191 | $25,793 | $4,942 | — | — | $5,215 | — | $8,964 |
| 2020 | $162,386 | $164,186 | $1,800 | — | — | — | — | $1,781 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John and Patricia Graham Foundation reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants went to organizations including a pregnancy center, a college, and organizations serving families and people with disabilities. Providence Pregnancy Center describes its mission as supporting pregnant women and their children with resources throughout pregnancy and motherhood. Brighter Journeys says it supports parents of children with special needs by providing necessary items and building an information-sharing network. Johnson College says it provides hands-on learning and prepares graduates to enter or advance in careers. St. Joseph’s Center describes providing rehabilitation and developmental services, primarily to residents of Lackawanna and Luzerne counties.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $12,350. Grants ranged from $350 to $2,000, with a median grant of $1,000. Larger awards included $2,000 to Geisinger Foundation; $1,500 each to Providence Pregnancy Center and Think BIG; and $1,000 each to Brighter Journeys, Domestic Violence Center, Johnson College, Luzerne Foundation, College Misericordia, Tunnel to Towers, and St. Joseph’s Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John Graham, Patricia Graham, Phillip Ouellette, Nicholas Ouellette, and Carolyn Keelan as directors.
John and Patricia Graham Foundation's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carolyn Keelan
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John Graham
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nicholas Ouellette
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Patricia Graham
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Phillip Ouellette
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about John and Patricia Graham Foundation
How much does John and Patricia Graham Foundation give each year?
John and Patricia Graham Foundation gave $12K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $10K across 8 grants.
What is John and Patricia Graham Foundation's typical grant size?
John and Patricia Graham Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,123, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John and Patricia Graham Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does John and Patricia Graham Foundation give grants?
John and Patricia Graham Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Scranton, PA (3 grants) and Wilkes-Barre, PA (3 grants).
Does John and Patricia Graham Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of John and Patricia Graham Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John and Patricia Graham Foundation's largest grantees?
John and Patricia Graham Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Geisinger Foundation ($2,000), Providence Pregnancy Center ($1,500) and Think Big ($1,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John and Patricia Graham Foundation?
John and Patricia Graham Foundation reported $323K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $13K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does John and Patricia Graham Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants went to organizations including a pregnancy center, a college, and organizations serving families and people with disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John and Patricia Graham Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is John and Patricia Graham Foundation's EIN?
John and Patricia Graham Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3417342. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does John and Patricia Graham Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 1, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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