Lewis a Graeber Trust
Lewis a Graeber Trust is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in Marks, MS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $312K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $77K. Net investment income was $161K.
Lewis a Graeber Trust at a glance
In short: Lewis a Graeber Trust gave $77K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Mississippi. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $76,873
- -4.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,541
- -4.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $312,263
- +34.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Mississippi (69% 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 Lewis a Graeber Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Jude Childrens Research ($20K). Together the top 9 received $77K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 45 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Lewis a Graeber Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−15%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 117% 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 $77K (2025) to $93K (2020). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $77K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Jude Childrens Research Memphis, TN | Support of Charitable Operations | $20,000 |
| Quitman County Educational Fdn Marks, MS | Support of Charitable Operations | $17,373 |
| French Camp Academy French Camp, MS | Support of Charitable Operations | $10,000 |
| Reformed Theological Seminary Jackson, MS | Support of Charitable Operations | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army Oxford, MS | Support of Charitable Operations | $10,000 |
| First Marks Cemetery Marks, MS | Support of Charitable Operations | $5,000 |
| Concord Cemetery Associat Concord, TX | Support of Charitable Operations | $2,000 |
| Organ Lutheran Church Cem Salisbury, NC | Support of Charitable Operations | $2,000 |
| African Bible College Jackson, MS | Support of Charitable Operations | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $312,263 | $160,568 | $80,075 | $76,873 | 9 | $79,423 | $160,526 | $67,947 |
| 2024 | $231,770 | $48,844 | $83,470 | $80,260 | 9 | $82,562 | $51,799 | $79,175 |
| 2023 | $266,396 | $59,602 | $89,895 | $86,753 | 9 | $89,079 | $60,212 | $82,586 |
| 2022 | $296,689 | $53,872 | $93,355 | $90,464 | 9 | $92,626 | $54,896 | $88,915 |
| 2021 | $336,172 | $51,475 | $85,641 | $82,093 | 9 | $84,196 | $51,475 | $92,567 |
| 2020 | $370,338 | $50,564 | $95,069 | $93,000 | 9 | — | $50,564 | $84,143 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lewis a Graeber Trust reported a distributable amount of $68K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lewis a Graeber Trust's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James P. Graeber Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John C. Graeber
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William M. Graeber
Trustee
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 Lewis a Graeber Trust
How much does Lewis a Graeber Trust give each year?
Lewis a Graeber Trust gave $77K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $80K across 9 grants.
What is Lewis a Graeber Trust's typical grant size?
Lewis a Graeber Trust's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $8,541, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lewis a Graeber Trust give grants?
Lewis a Graeber Trust gives mostly in Mississippi: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (26%). The most frequent recipient cities were Marks, MS (2 grants) and Jackson, MS (2 grants).
Does Lewis a Graeber Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Lewis a Graeber Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support of Charitable Operations" (9 grants).
Who are Lewis a Graeber Trust's largest grantees?
Lewis a Graeber Trust's largest 2025 grantees include St Jude Childrens Research ($20,000), Quitman County Educational Fdn ($17,373) and French Camp Academy ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Lewis a Graeber Trust?
Lewis a Graeber Trust reported $312K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $79K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $68K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Lewis a Graeber Trust?
Lewis a Graeber Trust is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in Marks, MS. It holds $312K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Lewis a Graeber Trust's EIN?
Lewis a Graeber Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 64-6035377. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 1, 2022)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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