The Harold W McGraw Jr Family
The Harold W McGraw Jr Family is a private foundation based in Stamford, Connecticut. In 2024, it made nine grants totaling $7,202,074, each listed for current use for general charitable purposes.
The Harold W McGraw Jr Family at a glance
In short: The Harold W McGraw Jr Family gave $7.2M across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $800K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,202,074
- +2.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $800,230
- +2.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $404,436
- Total assets
- $50,986,855
- +2.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (45% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Harold W McGraw Jr Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Six Landmark Square Hst Iii, Stamford, CT 06901
Phone: (203) 351-4308
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Harold W McGraw Jr Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania ($3.3M). Together the top 9 received $7.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 13 grants of 49 (27%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 45% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 45% to Connecticut, 9% to New York and 1% to New Mexico.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Harold W McGraw Jr Family gives
- Giving grew 71% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 115% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4.2M (2021) to $7.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $7.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $3,261,331 |
| Norwalk Hospital Association and Norwalk Hospital Foundation Inc Norwalk, CT | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $2,007,077 |
| Family Centers Inc Greenwich, CT | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $581,410 |
| Carver Foundation of Norwalk Inc Norwalk, CT | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $454,925 |
| Carnegie Hall Corp New York, NY | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $404,436 |
| New York Public Radio New York, NY | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $227,463 |
| Filling in the Blanks Inc Norwalk, CT | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $177,466 |
| Hartley House Inc Clovis, NM | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $50,489 |
| Juilliard School New York, NY | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $37,477 |
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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 | $50,986,855 | $2,694,053 | $8,021,795 | $7,202,074 | 9 | $7,417,419 | $2,157,866 | $6,459,905 |
| 2023 | $49,862,085 | $2,937,860 | $7,681,055 | $7,018,523 | 9 | $7,200,835 | $2,485,860 | $5,841,648 |
| 2022 | $48,843,944 | $2,436,972 | $7,828,658 | $7,006,806 | 9 | $7,257,385 | $1,908,419 | $6,078,205 |
| 2021 | $52,569,076 | $4,026,995 | $4,971,599 | $4,207,847 | 9 | $4,412,925 | $3,508,021 | $6,583,608 |
| 2020 | $49,610,727 | $2,157,882 | $6,171,957 | $5,448,309 | 13 | — | $1,706,120 | $5,481,023 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Harold W McGraw Jr Family reported a distributable amount of $6.5M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose work, as described by the organizations themselves, includes higher education, research and patient care; family and community services; public radio; food access for children; and arts education.
For example, the University of Pennsylvania describes its work as providing education, advancing research and delivering patient care. Family Centers says it works to empower children, adults, families and communities. Filling in the Blanks describes its mission as providing weekend meals to children in need, while New York Public Radio focuses on audio programming rooted in New York. Juilliard says it cultivates excellence in music, dance and drama.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported nine grants totaling $7,202,074. Grants ranged from $37,477 to $3,261,331, with a median grant of $404,436. The largest awards were $3,261,331 to the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania and $2,007,077 to Norwalk Hospital Association and Norwalk Hospital Foundation Inc. Other grants included $581,410 to Family Centers Inc, $454,925 to Carver Foundation of Norwalk Inc, and $404,436 to Carnegie Hall Corp. All nine were listed for current use for general charitable purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Suzanne McGraw as president and director; Harold W McGraw III as treasurer and director; Robert P McGraw as secretary and director; and Howard S Tuthill III as assistant secretary and assistant treasurer.
The Harold W McGraw Jr Family is led by Suzanne McGraw, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Suzanne McGraw
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harold W McGraw III
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert P McGraw
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Howard S Tuthill III
Assistant Secretary & Assistant Treasury
On filings since 2023
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 Harold W McGraw Jr Family
How much does The Harold W McGraw Jr Family give each year?
The Harold W McGraw Jr Family gave $7.2M across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $7.0M across 9 grants.
What is The Harold W McGraw Jr Family's typical grant size?
The Harold W McGraw Jr Family's median grant in 2024 was $404,436, and its average grant was $800,230, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Harold W McGraw Jr Family give grants?
The Harold W McGraw Jr Family's top state is Pennsylvania, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Connecticut (45%) and New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Norwalk, CT (3 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does The Harold W McGraw Jr Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Harold W McGraw Jr Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Harold W McGraw Jr Family's largest grantees?
The Harold W McGraw Jr Family's largest 2024 grantees include Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania ($3,261,331), Norwalk Hospital Association and Norwalk Hospital Foundation Inc ($2,007,077) and Family Centers Inc ($581,410), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Harold W McGraw Jr Family?
The Harold W McGraw Jr Family reported $51.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Harold W McGraw Jr Family fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose work, as described by the organizations themselves, includes higher education, research and patient care; family and community services; public radio; food access for children; and arts education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Harold W McGraw Jr Family?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Harold W McGraw Jr Family's EIN?
The Harold W McGraw Jr Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3418504. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Harold W McGraw Jr Family 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 October 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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