The Graham Stretch Family Foundation
The Graham Stretch Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 filing reports $357,591 in grants to 21 organizations, with support going to recipients in several states and Washington, DC.
The Graham Stretch Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Graham Stretch Family Foundation gave $358K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), top state Maryland. 45% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $357,591
- +1.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- +61.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,028
- -37.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $7,053,467
- +7.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (9 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (41% 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 Graham Stretch Family 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 Graham Stretch Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Impactassets Inc ($140K). Together the top 10 received $343K.
Grant Size Distribution
93 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 80 grants of 93 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing shows grant dollars going to recipients in Maryland (41%), Washington, DC (27%), New York (18%), Minnesota (9%), and Massachusetts (3%). These figures describe the locations of grant recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Graham Stretch Family Foundation open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 20 grantees (45%) 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 $9K; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 32% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 94% 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 $247K (2020) to $358K (2024). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $358K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Impactassets Inc Bethesda, MD | the Alyse Graham and Colin Stretch Donor Advised Fund (See General Explanation) | $140,000 |
| Corporation of the Washington Latin School Washington, DC | Campaign for Cooper Campus | $50,000 |
| Second Stage Theatre New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc Albert Lea, MN | General & Unrestricted | $33,000 |
| Washington Area Bicyclist Association Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Second Stage Theatre New York, NY | for London Trip & paddle raise at Gala | $15,000 |
| Community of Hope Inc Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Brigham & Womens Hospital Inc Boston, MA | to be directed to the Ann Romney Center for Neurologic Disease, specifically to the work of Dr. Vik Khurana | $10,000 |
| Potomac Conservancy Inc Silver Spring, MD | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Yale Ruggers Inc Chicago, IL | To support the Men's spring tour | $2,600 |
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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 | $7,053,467 | $961,733 | $483,830 | $357,591 | 21 | $383,966 | $871,269 | $409,292 |
| 2023 | $6,575,525 | $119,137 | $454,952 | $353,000 | 13 | $371,950 | $99,953 | $375,727 |
| 2022 | $6,888,483 | $134,049 | $448,346 | $336,350 | 14 | $362,439 | $68,775 | $376,854 |
| 2021 | $7,191,320 | $1,501,020 | $390,418 | $270,700 | 24 | $295,516 | $1,182,458 | $366,703 |
| 2020 | $6,092,352 | $247,669 | $330,568 | $246,600 | 21 | — | $946,277 | $290,273 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Graham Stretch Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $409K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a donor-advised fund, a school campaign, theater, refugee services, bicycling, health research, conservation, charter-school advocacy, and a university rugby team.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Washington Area Bicyclist Association says it works to empower people to ride bikes and advance a just, sustainable transportation system. Community of Hope says its mission is to improve health, end homelessness, and partner with communities to make Washington, DC, more equitable. Kid Museum describes itself as an experiential museum and educational makerspace for children and youth, while DC Charter School Alliance says it advocates for the District’s public charter schools. These are grantees’ descriptions, not stated missions of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $357,591. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $140,000, with a median of $2,500.
The largest listed grant was $140,000 to ImpactAssets Inc. for the Alyse Graham and Colin Stretch Donor Advised Fund. Other notable grants included $50,000 to Corporation of the Washington Latin School for its Campaign for Cooper Campus; $50,000 to Second Stage Theatre for general and unrestricted purposes; $33,000 to International Rescue Committee Inc. for general and unrestricted purposes; and $25,000 to Washington Area Bicyclist Association for general and unrestricted purposes. Second Stage Theatre also received $15,000 for a London trip and gala paddle raise.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Alyse Graham is listed as director, president, secretary, and treasurer on the 2024 filing.
The Graham Stretch Family Foundation is led by Alyse Graham, Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alyse Graham
Director, President, Secretary & 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 The Graham Stretch Family Foundation
How much does The Graham Stretch Family Foundation give each year?
The Graham Stretch Family Foundation gave $358K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $353K across 13 grants.
What is The Graham Stretch Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Graham Stretch Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $17,028, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Graham Stretch Family Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does The Graham Stretch Family Foundation give grants?
The Graham Stretch Family Foundation's top state is Maryland, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (27%) and New York (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (12 grants), Bethesda, MD (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Graham Stretch Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 76% of The Graham Stretch Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Graham Stretch Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Graham Stretch Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Impactassets Inc ($140,000), Second Stage Theatre ($65,000 across 2 grants) and Corporation of the Washington Latin School ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Graham Stretch Family Foundation?
The Graham Stretch Family Foundation reported $7.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $384K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $409K (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 Graham Stretch Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a donor-advised fund, a school campaign, theater, refugee services, bicycling, health research, conservation, charter-school advocacy, and a university rugby team. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Graham Stretch Family 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 Graham Stretch Family Foundation's EIN?
The Graham Stretch Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3103755. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Graham Stretch Family 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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