John Graham Foundation
John Graham Foundation is a private foundation, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2024, it made $2K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $101K.
John Graham Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,031,526
- +15.3% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $167,179
- +29.1% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $1,725
- +10.2% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $36,347
- +13.1% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who John Graham Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 4 grants of 7 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How John Graham Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 1% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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
In 2020 it made 7 grants totaling $330K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle Symphony Orchestra Inc Seattle, WA | Program Service Support | $75,000 |
| Seattle Opera Association Seattle, WA | Program Service Support | $75,000 |
| Seattle Repertory Theatre Seattle, WA | Program Service Support | $50,000 |
| Act Theatre Seattle, WA | Program Service Support | $50,000 |
| Pacific Northwest Ballet Association Seattle, WA | Program Service Support | $30,000 |
| Artsfund Seattle, WA | Program Service Support | $25,000 |
| Fifth Avenue Theatre Association Seattle, WA | Program Service Support | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,031,526 | $167,179 | $36,347 | — | — | $1,725 | $101,258 | $143,604 |
| 2023 | $894,430 | $129,474 | $32,151 | — | — | $1,566 | $72,416 | $133,639 |
| 2022 | $764,975 | $86,314 | $27,553 | — | — | $1,890 | $42,137 | $127,542 |
| 2021 | $862,643 | $81,842 | $23,759 | — | — | $1,373 | $59,456 | $55,374 |
| 2020 | $804,564 | $123,701 | $347,340 | $330,000 | 7 | — | $62,382 | $54,161 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John Graham Foundation reported a distributable amount of $144K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John Graham Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
J. Kevin Callaghan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stanley D. Savage
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas C. Gores
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 John Graham Foundation
How large is John Graham Foundation?
John Graham Foundation reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $144K (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.
Where does John Graham Foundation operate?
John Graham Foundation has awarded grants in Washington.
What is John Graham Foundation's EIN?
John Graham Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-6339306. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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