Lisa McGraw Figure Skating Fdn
Lisa McGraw Figure Skating Fdn is a private foundation based in Princeton, New Jersey. Its 2025 filing reports 13 grants totaling $481,000, including grants to organizations involved in competitive figure skating, skating performance, and skating-related programs.
Lisa McGraw Figure Skating Fdn at a glance
In short: Lisa McGraw Figure Skating Fdn gave $481K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $37K), top state New York. 8% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $481,000
- +33.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +18.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $37,000
- +12.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $6,242,435
- +1.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (27% 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 Lisa McGraw Figure Skating Fdn
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 627, Princeton, NJ 08540
Phone: (888) 866-3275
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lisa McGraw Figure Skating Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was New England Amateur Skating Foundation ($130K). Together the top 10 received $454K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 59 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares went to New York and Rhode Island, each at 27%, followed by Maryland and Maine, each at 10%, and Utah at 7%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Lisa McGraw Figure Skating Fdn open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 13 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $39K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $30K repeat.
- 85% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 59% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 124% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $281K (2023) to $481K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $481K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New England Amateur Skating Foundation Providence, RI | Unrestricted General | $130,000 |
| Ice Theatre of New York New York, NY | Unrestricted General | $66,500 |
| Figure Skating in Harlem Inc New York, NY | Unrestricted General | $55,000 |
| Ice Dance International Kittery, ME | Unrestricted General | $47,500 |
| The Next Ice Age Severn, MD | Unrestricted General | $40,000 |
| American Ice Theatre Saint George, UT | Unrestricted General | $34,500 |
| Philadelphia Skating Club & Humane Soc Ardmore, PA | Unrestricted General | $25,000 |
| Professional Skaters Foundation Rochester, MN | Unrestricted General | $25,000 |
| US Figure Skating Assn Colorado Springs, CO | Unrestricted General | $20,000 |
| Skating Club of Lake Placid Inc Lake Placid, NY | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
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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 | $6,242,435 | $656,473 | $553,126 | $481,000 | 13 | $511,768 | $626,402 | $414,102 |
| 2024 | $6,145,788 | $625,743 | $428,654 | $361,250 | 11 | $395,550 | $597,695 | $392,484 |
| 2023 | $5,960,627 | $348,556 | $328,876 | $281,081 | 11 | $305,308 | $320,081 | $350,294 |
| 2022 | $5,934,765 | $251,375 | $365,566 | $302,500 | 12 | $331,919 | $226,777 | $356,984 |
| 2021 | $6,050,435 | $634,897 | $538,796 | $472,500 | 12 | $503,699 | $606,715 | $405,009 |
| 2020 | $5,929,684 | $334,866 | $443,463 | $392,000 | 11 | — | $296,248 | $348,855 |
| 2019 | $6,050,413 | $219,592 | $407,319 | $302,500 | 11 | — | $180,906 | $339,360 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lisa McGraw Figure Skating Fdn reported a distributable amount of $414K 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 for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for skating organizations. The grantees describe a range of activities: New England Amateur Skating Foundation says it promotes competitive figure skating; Ice Theatre of New York says it creates skating performance pieces and provides education for skaters of all ages; Figure Skating in Harlem says it combines education and figure skating to support girls’ confidence, leadership, and academic achievement; and Ice Dance International says it creates ice ballet and provides mentorship, teaching, outreach, and performance opportunities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $481,000 through 13 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $7,500 to $130,000, with a median grant of $25,000.
Among its largest 2025 grants were $130,000 to New England Amateur Skating Foundation, $66,500 to Ice Theatre of New York, $55,000 to Figure Skating in Harlem, $47,500 to Ice Dance International, $40,000 to The Next Ice Age, and $34,500 to American Ice Theatre. Each was reported as unrestricted general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Curtis M. Webster as president and trustee, Paul Wylie as trustee, Theo M. Webster as treasurer and trustee, and Samuel W. Lambert III as secretary.
Lisa McGraw Figure Skating Fdn is led by Curtis M. Webster, President & Trustee on every filing since 2019; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Curtis M. Webster
President & Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Wylie
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Theo M. Webster
Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samuel W. Lambert III
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$18K (2019) → $10K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $10K, to Samuel W Lambert III (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Lisa McGraw Figure Skating Fdn
How much does Lisa McGraw Figure Skating Fdn give each year?
Lisa McGraw Figure Skating Fdn gave $481K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $361K across 11 grants.
What is Lisa McGraw Figure Skating Fdn's typical grant size?
Lisa McGraw Figure Skating Fdn's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $37,000, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lisa McGraw Figure Skating Fdn that year got $10K on average.
Where does Lisa McGraw Figure Skating Fdn give grants?
Lisa McGraw Figure Skating Fdn's top state is New York, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Rhode Island (27%) and Maryland (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Lisa McGraw Figure Skating Fdn give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Lisa McGraw Figure Skating Fdn's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Lisa McGraw Figure Skating Fdn's largest grantees?
Lisa McGraw Figure Skating Fdn's largest 2025 grantees include New England Amateur Skating Foundation ($130,000), Ice Theatre of New York ($66,500) and Figure Skating in Harlem Inc ($55,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Lisa McGraw Figure Skating Fdn?
Lisa McGraw Figure Skating Fdn reported $6.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $512K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $414K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lisa McGraw Figure Skating Fdn fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for skating organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lisa McGraw Figure Skating Fdn?
The foundation 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 Lisa McGraw Figure Skating Fdn's EIN?
Lisa McGraw Figure Skating Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3473319. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Lisa McGraw Figure Skating Fdn 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 17, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Lisa McGraw Figure Skating Fdn funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lisa-mcgraw-figure-skating-fdn-morg_d1137b24c99e4e51af2d3b07f96a3bcb
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