The Graff Charitable Foundation Inc Co P Mark Graff
The Graff Charitable Foundation Inc Co P Mark Graff is a private foundation based in McCook, Nebraska. Its 2025 grants supported charitable organizations, including community, arts, religious, education, media, and social-service organizations.
The Graff Charitable Foundation Inc Co P Mark Graff at a glance
In short: The Graff Charitable Foundation Inc Co P Mark Graff gave $486K across 62 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Nebraska. 27% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $486,000
- +6.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 62
- -12.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,839
- +21.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $9,686,031
- -0.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (15 of 56, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (96% 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 Graff Charitable Foundation Inc Co P Mark Graff
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 220 Norris Avenue, Mccook, NE 69001
Phone: (308) 345-4240
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Graff Charitable Foundation Inc Co P Mark Graff funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was YMCA of McCook ($131K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $400K.
Grant Size Distribution
356 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 347 grants of 356 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Nebraska. Colorado, Kansas, South Dakota, and Illinois each received 1%. McCook organizations were among the largest recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 62 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Graff Charitable Foundation Inc Co P Mark Graff open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 15 of 56 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 61% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 33% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $308K (2021) to $486K (2025). In 2025 it made 62 grants totaling $486K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA of McCook McCook, NE | Capital Campaign Comittment | $125,000 |
| City of McCook McCook, NE | Ballpark | $75,000 |
| Nebraska Community Foundation McCook, NE | Big Give Match | $65,000 |
| 6TH Floor Project McCook, NE | Art Programs | $50,800 |
| St Patrick's Catholic Church McCook, NE | Staff Bonuses | $22,000 |
| Catholic Social Services Lincoln, NE | Program Support | $10,000 |
| McCook College Foundation McCook, NE | MCC East Campus | $10,000 |
| McCook Pantry Inc McCook, NE | Families in Need | $10,000 |
| Nebraska Public Media Foundation Lincoln, NE | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Prairie Plains CASA McCook, NE | Youth Programs | $7,700 |
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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 | $9,686,031 | $429,676 | $514,475 | $486,000 | 62 | $491,815 | $419,586 | $519,437 |
| 2024 | $9,770,765 | $628,199 | $468,404 | $458,000 | 71 | $460,920 | $622,446 | $488,637 |
| 2023 | $9,610,839 | $38,494 | $439,923 | $429,300 | 71 | $431,998 | $265,001 | $461,989 |
| 2022 | $10,012,236 | $3,518,311 | $392,209 | $366,600 | 84 | $372,850 | $329,072 | $437,003 |
| 2021 | $6,876,708 | $413,995 | $318,649 | $307,651 | 68 | $311,400 | $411,257 | $363,629 |
| 2020 | $6,781,317 | $533,159 | $326,956 | $313,350 | 66 | — | $235,809 | $320,768 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Graff Charitable Foundation Inc Co P Mark Graff reported a distributable amount of $519K 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 statement is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for a community YMCA, arts programming, a church, a college foundation, public media, and social services. The YMCA of McCook describes its mission as promoting individual growth and building strong kids, families, and communities. The 6th Floor Project describes its work as supporting arts and culture through exhibits, educational programs, performances, and community gatherings. Catholic Social Services says it performs works of mercy, including providing food, clothing, shelter, and counseling.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 62 grants totaling $486,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $125,000, with a median grant of $1,500. Among the largest grants were $125,000 to YMCA of McCook for a capital campaign commitment, $75,000 to the City of McCook for a ballpark, $65,000 to Nebraska Community Foundation for a Big Give match, and $50,800 to the 6th Floor Project for art programs. Other listed awards included $22,000 to an individual recipient Catholic Church for staff bonuses and $10,000 each to Catholic Social Services, McCook College Foundation, McCook Pantry, and Nebraska Public Media Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Graff Charitable Foundation Inc Co P Mark Graff is led by P. Mark Graff, Chairman since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
P. Mark Graff
Chairman
Chairman & President → Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chad Graff
Vice Chair & Director
Vice Chair → Vice Chair & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Christine Graff
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Thomas
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/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 Graff Charitable Foundation Inc Co P Mark Graff
How much does The Graff Charitable Foundation Inc Co P Mark Graff give each year?
The Graff Charitable Foundation Inc Co P Mark Graff gave $486K across 62 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $458K across 71 grants.
What is The Graff Charitable Foundation Inc Co P Mark Graff's typical grant size?
The Graff Charitable Foundation Inc Co P Mark Graff's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $7,839, across 62 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Graff Charitable Foundation Inc Co P Mark Graff that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Graff Charitable Foundation Inc Co P Mark Graff give grants?
The Graff Charitable Foundation Inc Co P Mark Graff gives mostly in Nebraska: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were McCook, NE (29 grants), Lincoln, NE (6 grants), Burlington, CO (5 grants) and Hastings, NE (4 grants).
Does The Graff Charitable Foundation Inc Co P Mark Graff give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of The Graff Charitable Foundation Inc Co P Mark Graff's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (31 of 62) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Art Programs" (5 grants), "Families in Need" (3 grants) and "Cemetery Maintenance" (3 grants).
Who are The Graff Charitable Foundation Inc Co P Mark Graff's largest grantees?
The Graff Charitable Foundation Inc Co P Mark Graff's largest 2025 grantees include YMCA of McCook ($131,000 across 2 grants), City of McCook ($75,000) and Nebraska Community Foundation ($66,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Graff Charitable Foundation Inc Co P Mark Graff?
The Graff Charitable Foundation Inc Co P Mark Graff reported $9.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $492K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $519K (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 The Graff Charitable Foundation Inc Co P Mark Graff fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for a community YMCA, arts programming, a church, a college foundation, public media, and social services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Graff Charitable Foundation Inc Co P Mark Graff?
The foundation 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 Graff Charitable Foundation Inc Co P Mark Graff's EIN?
The Graff Charitable Foundation Inc Co P Mark Graff's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0816806. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Graff Charitable Foundation Inc Co P Mark Graff 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 May 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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