Newell & Bettie Graham Foundation
Newell & Bettie Graham Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in Rives, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $110K. Net investment income was $117K.
Newell & Bettie Graham Foundation at a glance
In short: Newell & Bettie Graham Foundation gave $110K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $109,950
- -6.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,217
- +3.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,200
- Total assets
- $1,467,861
- -15.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (57% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Newell & Bettie Graham Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of MS Athletics ($37K). Together the top 9 received $110K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 58 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Newell & Bettie Graham Foundation gives
- Giving grew 21% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $81K (2020) to $118K (2023). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $110K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of MS Athletics Oxford, MS | Promote Athletics | $36,750 |
| St James Episcopal Church Union City, TN | ChurchIn Obion County | $25,000 |
| U T Foundation Athletics Martin, TN | Equestrian | $23,000 |
| National World War II Museum New Orleans, LA | Promote History& Education | $10,000 |
| Freedom in Faith Outdoors Union City, TN | Provide Ministry for Outdoor Activities to Vets, First Responders | $6,200 |
| Outside In Troy, TN | Create Jobs for Marginalized Women in Obion Co | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Hospital/Research Facility | $2,000 |
| The Baddour Center Senatobia, MS | Assisted Living for Handicap Adults | $1,000 |
| Chimes for Charity Union City, TN | Distribute Items to Needy Children in Obion Co | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,467,861 | $47,968 | $124,623 | $109,950 | 9 | $116,671 | — |
| 2023 | $1,739,501 | $48,546 | $118,735 | $117,700 | 10 | $48,546 | — |
| 2022 | $1,822,418 | $286,148 | $92,033 | $91,000 | 6 | $123,490 | — |
| 2021 | $777,170 | $42,803 | $90,620 | $90,600 | 17 | $167,056 | — |
| 2020 | $1,513,890 | $48,812 | $81,120 | $81,100 | 16 | $69,110 | $90,317 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Newell & Bettie Graham Foundation is led by Bettie Young Graham, President & Secretary since 2023 (on filings since 2020) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bettie Young Graham
President & Secretary
Secretary → President & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: R Newell Graham (2020–2022) — President
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 Newell & Bettie Graham Foundation
How much does Newell & Bettie Graham Foundation give each year?
Newell & Bettie Graham Foundation gave $110K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $118K across 10 grants.
What is Newell & Bettie Graham Foundation's typical grant size?
Newell & Bettie Graham Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,200, and its average grant was $12,217, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
Where does Newell & Bettie Graham Foundation give grants?
Newell & Bettie Graham Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The next largest states were Mississippi (34%) and Louisiana (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Union City, TN (3 grants).
Does Newell & Bettie Graham Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Newell & Bettie Graham Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support.
Who are Newell & Bettie Graham Foundation's largest grantees?
Newell & Bettie Graham Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of MS Athletics ($36,750), St James Episcopal Church ($25,000) and U T Foundation Athletics ($23,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Newell & Bettie Graham Foundation?
Newell & Bettie Graham Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $48K.
What is Newell & Bettie Graham Foundation's EIN?
Newell & Bettie Graham Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1795977. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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