Ronald a and Charlotte V Graham
Ronald a and Charlotte V Graham is a private foundation, based in Townsend, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $190K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $25K. Net investment income was $5K.
Ronald a and Charlotte V Graham at a glance
In short: Ronald a and Charlotte V Graham gave $25K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), top state North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $24,691
- -10.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,527
- -23.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $190,355
- +16.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (45% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Ronald a and Charlotte V Graham funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Samaritan's Purse ($11K). Together the top 7 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 22 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Ronald a and Charlotte V Graham gives
- Giving grew 99% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 137% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2020) to $28K (2023). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | General Operating Expenses | $11,200 |
| One Heart Colombia Cleveland, TN | General Operating Expenses | $10,000 |
| Unbound Kansas City, KS | General Operating Expenses | $1,440 |
| Cottey College Nevada, MO | General Operating Expenses | $1,000 |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Townsend, TN | General Operating Expenses | $500 |
| Humane Society of South Mississippi Gulfport, MS | General Operating Expenses | $500 |
| Knox Area Rescue Ministries Knoxville, TN | General Operating Expenses | $51 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $190,355 | $51,307 | $26,482 | $24,691 | 7 | $24,691 | $4,837 | $17,994 |
| 2023 | $163,487 | $57,985 | $27,710 | $27,670 | 6 | $27,670 | $4,426 | $12,463 |
| 2022 | $133,070 | $49,671 | $15,381 | $13,815 | 3 | $13,815 | $2,031 | $7,431 |
| 2021 | $95,409 | $37,142 | $15,269 | $12,438 | 4 | $12,438 | $299 | $4,636 |
| 2020 | $73,475 | $36,686 | $2,102 | $2,090 | 2 | — | $161 | $1,790 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ronald a and Charlotte V Graham reported a distributable amount of $18K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ronald a and Charlotte V Graham is led by Ronald A. Graham, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ronald A. Graham
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Adema
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Ronald a and Charlotte V Graham
How much does Ronald a and Charlotte V Graham give each year?
Ronald a and Charlotte V Graham gave $25K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $28K across 6 grants.
What is Ronald a and Charlotte V Graham's typical grant size?
Ronald a and Charlotte V Graham's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,527, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ronald a and Charlotte V Graham give grants?
Ronald a and Charlotte V Graham's top state is North Carolina, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Tennessee (43%) and Kansas (6%).
Does Ronald a and Charlotte V Graham give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ronald a and Charlotte V Graham's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ronald a and Charlotte V Graham's largest grantees?
Ronald a and Charlotte V Graham's largest 2024 grantees include Samaritan's Purse ($11,200), One Heart Colombia ($10,000) and Unbound ($1,440), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ronald a and Charlotte V Graham?
Ronald a and Charlotte V Graham reported $190K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $18K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Ronald a and Charlotte V Graham's EIN?
Ronald a and Charlotte V Graham's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3246852. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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