The Gragg Foundation
The Gragg Foundation is a private foundation based in Palestine, Texas. In 2024, it gave $203,000 in grants to 20 organizations; all grant dollars went to recipients in Texas.
The Gragg Foundation at a glance
In short: The Gragg Foundation gave $203K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Texas. 5% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $203,000
- -3.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- -4.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,150
- +1.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,723,075
- +4.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (1 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Gragg 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: PO Box 678, Palestine, TX 75802-0678
Phone: (903) 729-2197
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Gragg Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Vincent De Paul Society ($20K). Together the top 10 received $118K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
103 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 103 grants of 103 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All of the foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Gragg Foundation open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 20 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 95% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 99% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $167K (2020) to $212K (2022). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $203K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Vincent De Paul Society Palestine, TX | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Palestine Inc Palestine, TX | General & Unrestricted | $13,000 |
| The Stockpot of Palestine Inc Palestine, TX | General & Unrestricted | $13,000 |
| Palestine Community Food Pantry Palestine, TX | General & Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $10,000 |
| Oakwood High School Oakwood, TX | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Westwood High School Palestine, TX | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Cayuga High School Cayuga, TX | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Neches High School Neches, TX | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Elkhart High School Elkhart, TX | Scholarships | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,723,075 | $255,270 | $206,697 | $203,000 | 20 | $203,800 | $266,188 | $204,982 |
| 2023 | $3,563,418 | $217,597 | $213,146 | $210,500 | 21 | $211,250 | $179,473 | $191,846 |
| 2022 | $3,526,724 | $190,692 | $216,699 | $211,500 | 21 | $212,215 | $164,241 | $199,535 |
| 2021 | $3,518,776 | $227,094 | $187,464 | $185,000 | 21 | $185,695 | $218,514 | $209,302 |
| 2020 | $3,387,432 | $243,634 | $171,721 | $167,000 | 20 | — | $143,602 | $178,326 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gragg Foundation reported a distributable amount of $205K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing lists grants for general and unrestricted purposes and scholarships. Its 2024 recipients included social-service, food-assistance, arts, animal-welfare, and educational organizations. St. Vincent de Paul Society describes its own mission as assisting people in need with housing, utilities, clothing, medical services, prescriptions, and other expenses. Palestine Community Theatre says its productions benefit the public through arts education and enlightenment. Anderson County Humane Society says it provides animal care, control, and adoption services in the Anderson County area.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 20 grants totaling $203,000. Grant amounts ranged from $6,000 to $20,000, with a median of $10,000. Its largest listed grants included $20,000 to St. Vincent de Paul Society, $13,000 each to Meals on Wheels of Palestine and The Stockpot of Palestine, and $12,000 to Palestine Community Food Pantry. It also awarded $10,000 scholarships to several high schools, including an individual recipient, Oakwood, Westwood, Cayuga, Neches, Elkhart, and Frankston; Palestine High School received $10,000 for general and unrestricted purposes. Other 2024 recipients included Palestine Community Theatre ($7,500) and Anderson County Humane Society ($6,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Laura Hailey as president and director; Cody D Bristow and Martin Lawrence as directors; Frank Campos as secretary and director; and Michael Bennett as treasurer and director.
The Gragg Foundation is led by Laura Hailey, President & Director on the 2024 filing; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Laura Hailey
President & Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cody D. Bristow
Director
Director & Secretary → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Campos
Secretary & Director
Treasurer & Director → Secretary & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Bennett
Treasurer & Director
Director → Treasurer & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martin Lawrence
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jacuelyn Gragg (2020–2023) — President & Director
- Former: Michael L. Graham (2020) — Director
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 The Gragg Foundation
How much does The Gragg Foundation give each year?
The Gragg Foundation gave $203K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $211K across 21 grants.
What is The Gragg Foundation's typical grant size?
The Gragg Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,150, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Gragg Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does The Gragg Foundation give grants?
The Gragg Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Palestine, TX (12 grants) and Elkhart, TX (2 grants).
Does The Gragg Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 60% of The Gragg Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (7 grants).
Who are The Gragg Foundation's largest grantees?
The Gragg Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include St Vincent De Paul Society ($20,000), Meals on Wheels of Palestine Inc ($13,000) and The Stockpot of Palestine Inc ($13,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Gragg Foundation?
The Gragg Foundation reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $204K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $205K (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 Gragg Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing lists grants for general and unrestricted purposes and scholarships. Its 2024 recipients included social-service, food-assistance, arts, animal-welfare, and educational organizations. St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Gragg 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 Gragg Foundation's EIN?
The Gragg Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-0762912. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Gragg 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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