The Graves Foundation Inc
The Graves Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, including a church, arts organizations, schools, and organizations connected with health and education.
The Graves Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Graves Foundation Inc gave $82K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Georgia. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $82,250
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- Average grant
- $6,854
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,608,853
- +2.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (2 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (89% 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 Graves Foundation Inc
- 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 53015, Atlanta, GA 30355
Phone: (678) 984-5222
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Graves Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Trinity Presbyterian Church ($45K). Together the top 10 received $81K.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 79 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in Georgia received 89% of grant dollars. Texas recipients received 6%, North Carolina recipients 4%, and Maine recipients 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Graves Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 12 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $2K repeat.
- Giving fell 66% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 70% 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 $82K (2024) to $334K (2020). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $82K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Presbyterian Church Statesboro, GA | Unrestricted | $45,000 |
| Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D Georgia Chapter Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Arcs Foundation Inc Lubbock, TX | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Paideia School Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center Chapel Hill, NC | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Landmark School Fairburn, GA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Atlanta Botanical Garden Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Bates College Lewiston, ME | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Peachtree String Quartet Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
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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 | $1,608,853 | $136,384 | $101,660 | $82,250 | 12 | $82,250 | $116,974 | $117,822 |
| 2023 | $1,574,311 | $55,331 | $19,877 | — | — | — | $35,454 | $105,131 |
| 2022 | $1,538,857 | $169,863 | $190,297 | $169,050 | 21 | $169,050 | $148,616 | $116,945 |
| 2021 | $1,559,291 | $343,966 | $260,447 | $239,150 | 20 | $239,150 | $322,669 | $119,206 |
| 2020 | $1,475,772 | $55,802 | $354,322 | $334,100 | 26 | — | $35,580 | $124,918 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Graves Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $118K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $82,250 through 12 grants. Grants ranged from $500 to $45,000, with a median of $2,500. The largest awards were $45,000 to Trinity Presbyterian Church in Statesboro, Georgia; $10,000 each to Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Breakthrough T1D Georgia Chapter; and $5,000 to ARCS Foundation Inc in Lubbock, Texas. All 12 grants were listed as unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William M Graves Jr as president and director; Martha Graves Marriott as director; Jennifer H Graves as vice president and director; and Betty C Feezor as secretary, treasurer, and director.
The Graves Foundation Inc is led by William M. Graves Jr., President & Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William M. Graves Jr.
President & Director
Trustee → President & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martha Graves Marriott
Director
Trustee → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Betty C. Feezor
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer H. Graves
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: William M. Graves (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: John Hill Bailey Jr. (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Robert E. Hicks (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Robert E. Tritt (2020–2021) — Assistant Secretary
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 Graves Foundation Inc
How much does The Graves Foundation Inc give each year?
The Graves Foundation Inc gave $82K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Graves Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Graves Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $6,854, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Graves Foundation Inc that year got $7K on average.
Where does The Graves Foundation Inc give grants?
The Graves Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (7 grants).
Does The Graves Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Graves Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Graves Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Graves Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Trinity Presbyterian Church ($45,000), Atlanta Symphony Orchestra ($10,000) and Breakthrough T1D Georgia Chapter ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Graves Foundation Inc?
The Graves Foundation Inc reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $82K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $118K (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.
How do I apply for a grant from The Graves Foundation Inc?
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 Graves Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Graves Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1876906. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Graves Foundation Inc 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
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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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