The Harold W McGraw Jr Family
The Harold W McGraw Jr Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Stamford, Connecticut. The foundation was established to honor Harold W. McGraw Jr., who led the McGraw-Hill Companies in the 1970s and 1980s and was a vocal advocate for education throughout his life. The foundation carries forward the family's philanthropic legacy, building on Harold W. McGraw Jr.'s grandfather's background as a teacher.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$51.0M
+2.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$7.2M
+2.6% YoY
Grant Count
9
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$800K
+2.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's grant-making priorities focus on:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
The foundation is particularly committed to recognizing and supporting educational leadership and innovation through its signature initiative, the Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Prize in Education.
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Connecticut
- New York
- Pennsylvania
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Total Assets: $50,986,855
Total Annual Giving: $7,202,074
Tax-Exempt Status: 501(c)(3), tax-exempt since October 2010
EIN: 27-3418504
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $50,986,855 | $49,862,085 | $48,843,944 |
| Revenue | $2,694,053 | $2,937,860 | $2,436,972 |
| Expenses | $8,021,795 | $7,681,055 | $7,828,658 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $7,417,419 | $7,200,835 | $7,257,385 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,157,866 | $2,485,860 | $1,908,419 |
| Distributable Amount | $6,459,905 | $5,841,648 | $6,078,205 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suzanne McGraw | President, Director | 1 | — |
| Harold W McGraw III | Treasurer, Director | 1 | — |
| Robert P McGraw | Secretary, Director | 1 | — |
| Howard S Tuthill III | Asst Secretary/Asst Treasury | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Prize in Education continues to recognize educational innovators annually. The 2025 Prize honored four education innovators for their contributions across various areas of education, from global EdTech to STEM access initiatives.
Four education innovators honored with the 2025 Harold W ...Contact Information
Address: 6 Landmark Square, Stamford, CT 06901-2704
Telephone: 203-351-4308
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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