McGRAW FAMILY FOUNDATION INC
McGraw Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Portland, Oregon. Its filing states that awards are primarily for educational, cultural, and social service organizations located in Oregon that are exempt from federal tax under IRC 501(c)(3).
McGRAW FAMILY FOUNDATION INC at a glance
In short: McGRAW FAMILY FOUNDATION INC gave $25K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $25,000
- -96.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -94.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,000
- -34.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $10,079,172
- +4.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oregon (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.
How to apply to McGRAW FAMILY FOUNDATION INC
- Review Cycle
- July 31.
- Deadline
- July 31.
- Contact
Application contact: Mcgraw Family Foundation
Mailing address: PO Box 19179, Portland, OR 97280-0179
Phone: (503) 808-9255
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who McGRAW FAMILY FOUNDATION INC funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Planned Parenthood - Columbia Willamette ($25K).
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 64 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated restrictions prioritize organizations located in Oregon. All grant dollars itemized for 2025 went to recipients in Oregon.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How McGRAW FAMILY FOUNDATION INC gives
- Giving fell 89% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 4% 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
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2025) to $644K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood - Columbia Willamette Portland, OR | Medical Care Operating Expenses | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,079,172 | $576,685 | $138,718 | $25,000 | 1 | $25,000 | $479,836 | $682,052 |
| 2024 | $9,641,205 | $825,712 | $748,879 | $644,000 | 17 | $644,000 | $706,949 | $612,299 |
| 2023 | $9,564,372 | $7,485,716 | $538,398 | $470,000 | 18 | $470,000 | $417,318 | $484,762 |
| 2022 | $2,617,054 | $108,563 | $265,995 | $221,000 | 13 | $221,000 | $76,039 | $211,703 |
| 2021 | $2,774,486 | $514,999 | $257,489 | $225,000 | 15 | — | $482,510 | $209,416 |
| 2020 | $2,629,888 | $60,141 | $231,231 | $200,000 | 11 | — | $63,369 | $193,320 |
| 2019 | $2,688,066 | $1,088,072 | $232,984 | $204,000 | 12 | — | $209,397 | $191,177 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, McGRAW FAMILY FOUNDATION INC reported a distributable amount of $682K 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 specific mission statement is provided. The foundation’s stated award restrictions prioritize educational, cultural, and social service organizations in Oregon that are exempt under IRC 501(c)(3).
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported one grant totaling $25,000. Its 2024 filing reported 17 grants totaling $644,000, and its 2023 filing reported 18 grants totaling $470,000. The only itemized 2025 grant was $25,000 to Planned Parenthood - Columbia Willamette in Portland for medical care operating expenses.
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants are instructed to submit a letter outlining specific needs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Katharine M Murphy as Vice President and Secretary, Mary Richenstein as President, David I McGraw as Treasurer, and Donald H McGraw Jr as Assistant Treasurer.
McGRAW FAMILY FOUNDATION INC is led by Mary Richenstein, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mary Richenstein
President
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David I McGraw
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donald H McGraw Jr.
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katharine M Murphy
V.p. & Secretary
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about McGRAW FAMILY FOUNDATION INC
How much does McGRAW FAMILY FOUNDATION INC give each year?
McGRAW FAMILY FOUNDATION INC gave $25K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $644K across 17 grants.
How large is McGRAW FAMILY FOUNDATION INC?
McGRAW FAMILY FOUNDATION INC reported $10.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $682K (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 McGRAW FAMILY FOUNDATION INC fund?
No specific mission statement is provided. The foundation’s stated award restrictions prioritize educational, cultural, and social service organizations in Oregon that are exempt under IRC 501(c)(3). See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from McGRAW FAMILY FOUNDATION INC?
McGRAW FAMILY FOUNDATION INC has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does McGRAW FAMILY FOUNDATION INC make grants?
The foundation’s stated restrictions prioritize organizations located in Oregon. All grant dollars itemized for 2025 went to recipients in Oregon.
What is McGRAW FAMILY FOUNDATION INC's EIN?
McGRAW FAMILY FOUNDATION INC's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-0934831. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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