The Fullgraf Foundation
The Fullgraf Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2025 filing reports 166 grants totaling $2,954,000, including support for education, arts access, social services, and environmental organizations.
The Fullgraf Foundation at a glance
In short: The Fullgraf Foundation gave $3.0M across 166 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), top state Massachusetts. 13% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,954,000
- +12.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 166
- +8.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,795
- +3.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $34,733,392
- -0.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (19 of 151, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (46% 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 The Fullgraf Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Fullgraf Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ($1.0M across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $2.0M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($50,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
726 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 672 grants of 726 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Massachusetts received 46% of grant dollars, followed by New York (16%), Ohio (11%), Maine (10%), and Tennessee (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 166 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Fullgraf Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 19 of 151 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 87% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 24% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.7M (2020) to $3.0M (2025). In 2025 it made 166 grants totaling $3.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Boston, MA | Dr. Charles S. Fullgraf Endowed Scholarship Fund for Student Technical Clubs in Engineering | $1,000,000 |
| Trustees of the Smith College Northampton, MA | Smith College Museum of Art Ensure Access Endowment | $250,000 |
| Frances Perkins Center Newcastle, ME | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| President & Trustees of Colby College Waterville, ME | To support the Colby College Museum of Art communications and engagement activities to expand access and deepen connections in central Maine and beyond | $150,000 |
| The Seven Hills Schools Cincinnati, OH | One Campus Campaign | $125,000 |
| Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter Inc New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Cincinnati Country Day School Cincinnati, OH | General & Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $50,000 |
| Food Bank for New York City Hartsdale, NY | School Pantries | $50,000 |
| St James Episcopal Church New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $43,000 |
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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 | $34,733,392 | $2,833,142 | $3,098,598 | $2,954,000 | 166 | $3,059,080 | $4,029,477 | $3,039,107 |
| 2024 | $34,998,848 | $2,694,115 | $2,810,718 | $2,638,000 | 153 | $2,741,220 | $3,936,562 | $3,075,613 |
| 2023 | $35,115,451 | $2,542,782 | $2,728,463 | $2,581,000 | 146 | $2,682,200 | $4,107,759 | $2,737,511 |
| 2022 | $35,301,132 | $4,757,823 | $2,537,996 | $2,386,500 | 132 | $2,499,642 | $2,954,155 | $2,677,650 |
| 2021 | $33,081,305 | $4,779,609 | $2,138,784 | $2,005,500 | 129 | $2,115,950 | $3,075,850 | $2,508,530 |
| 2020 | $30,440,481 | $4,412,579 | $1,836,069 | $1,705,500 | 138 | — | $2,516,788 | $2,111,691 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Fullgraf Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.0M 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 foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its grant records show support for scholarships and educational institutions, arts access, and community organizations. The grantees describe their own work in varied terms: the Frances Perkins Center says it works for social justice and economic security; Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter says it helps New Yorkers experiencing homelessness; Food Bank for New York City describes its mission as helping New Yorkers achieve food security; and Ijams Nature Center says it encourages stewardship of the natural world.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 166 grants totaling $2,954,000. Grants ranged from $250 to $1,000,000, with a median of $4,000.
Notable 2025 grants included $1,000,000 to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute for the Dr. Charles S. Fullgraf Endowed Scholarship Fund for Student Technical Clubs in Engineering; $250,000 to the Trustees of Smith College for the Smith College Museum of Art Ensure Access Endowment; and $150,000 each to the Frances Perkins Center for general and unrestricted support and to Colby College for museum communications and engagement activities. Other grants included $125,000 to The Seven Hills Schools for its One Campus Campaign, $75,000 to Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter for general and unrestricted support, and $50,000 to Food Bank for New York City for school pantries.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Charles S Fullgraf as trustee and Jan F Golann as trustee and president.
The Fullgraf Foundation is led by Jan F Golann, Trustee & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jan F Golann
Trustee & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles S Fullgraf
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Fullgraf Foundation
How much does The Fullgraf Foundation give each year?
The Fullgraf Foundation gave $3.0M across 166 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.6M across 153 grants.
What is The Fullgraf Foundation's typical grant size?
The Fullgraf Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,000, and its average grant was $17,795, across 166 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Fullgraf Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Fullgraf Foundation give grants?
The Fullgraf Foundation's top state is Massachusetts, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (16%) and Ohio (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (31 grants), San Francisco, CA (14 grants), Nashville, TN (13 grants) and Cincinnati, OH (7 grants).
Does The Fullgraf Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 83% of The Fullgraf Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (137 of 166) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Fullgraf Foundation's largest grantees?
The Fullgraf Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ($1,010,000 across 2 grants), Trustees of the Smith College ($295,000 across 4 grants) and President & Trustees of Colby College ($151,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($50,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Fullgraf Foundation?
The Fullgraf Foundation reported $34.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Fullgraf Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its grant records show support for scholarships and educational institutions, arts access, and community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Fullgraf Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 The Fullgraf Foundation's EIN?
The Fullgraf Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-6013098. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Fullgraf Foundation 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Fullgraf Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-fullgraf-foundation-morg_8be84450cbf048e4a78ebb9338a322bc
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