The Graue Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Established in 1999, it operates as a non-operating private foundation with a focus on supporting educational institutions, cultural organizations, and preservation efforts.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.0M
-0.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$190K
-1.3% YoY
Grant Count
37
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
-1.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds:
- Educational programs
- Artist creativity support
- Art collection support
- Preservation of Texas and local history
- General support to preselected charitable organizations
Grantmaking
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Grant Range
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports organizations in:
- Texas
- California
- Massachusetts
These three states account for 94% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states total.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $4,028,064
- Total Revenues: $189,417
- Total Expenses: $197,007
- Investment Income and Dividends: $188,129
- Total Liabilities: $0
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $4.04 million
- Total Revenues: $149,000
- Total Expenses: $197,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,028,064 | $4,035,501 | $4,080,832 |
| Revenue | $189,417 | $148,990 | $44,042 |
| Expenses | $197,007 | $196,759 | $185,766 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $191,260 | $193,784 | $183,159 |
| Net Investment Income | $187,600 | $161,895 | $41,435 |
| Distributable Amount | $194,617 | $192,563 | $201,103 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
181 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Principal Officer: William D Graue
- Governance: 4 officers and trustees
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARJORY LOUISE GRAUE | PRESIDENT, TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM DOUGLAS GRAUE | VP/SEC, TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MARTIN BLOES | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MONA GRAUE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Contact Information
- Location: Dallas, TX
- Phone: (214) 827-7481
- EIN: 75-2840076
- Tax-Exempt Status: 501(c)(3), tax-exempt since November 1999
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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