McGRAW FAMILY FOUNDATION INC
McGraw Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Portland, Oregon, designated as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. The foundation has been operating since March 1987. It manages assets of approximately $9.6 million and supports charitable initiatives primarily in the Pacific Northwest region.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.6M
+0.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$644K
+37.0% YoY
Grant Count
17
-5.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$38K
+45.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not specify particular subject areas of focus in its public records. However, based on recent grantmaking activity, the foundation supports initiatives in the following areas:
- Medical care operating expenses
- Environmental protection
- Historical preservation
- Education operating expenses
- Human services
- Philanthropy and voluntarism
Grantmaking
The foundation is open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.
Grant Range
approximately $155 per grant (based on available data)
Average Grant
approximately $155 per grant (based on available data)
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports projects primarily in Oregon and Washington, with documented funding in communities including Astoria, Lake Oswego, Portland, Seaside, and Vancouver.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total Assets: $9,641,205
- Total Revenue: $825,712
- Total Expenses: $748,879
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Number of Employees: 0
The foundation's assets increased 2.6% from the previous year.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,641,205 | $9,564,372 | $2,617,054 |
| Revenue | $825,712 | $7,485,716 | $108,563 |
| Expenses | $748,879 | $538,398 | $265,995 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $644,000 | $470,000 | $221,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $706,949 | $417,318 | $76,039 |
| Distributable Amount | $612,299 | $484,762 | $211,703 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
74 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation's leadership team consists of part-time, non-compensated executives:
- Mary Richenstein – President
- Katharine M Murphy – Vice President and Secretary
- David I McGraw – Treasurer
- Donald H McGraw Jr – Assistant Treasurer
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katharine M Murphy | V.P., Secretary | 0.5 | — |
| Mary Richenstein | President | 0.5 | — |
| David I McGraw | Treasurer | 0.5 | — |
| Donald H McGraw Jr | Asst. Treasurer | 0.5 | — |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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