The John L McGraw and Marjorie P McGraw
The John L McGraw and Marjorie P McGraw is a private foundation based in Osterville, Massachusetts. In its 2025 filing, it reported 12 grants totaling $635,000 to charitable organizations, with the largest awards going to arts, animal welfare, and healthcare organizations.
The John L McGraw and Marjorie P McGraw at a glance
In short: The John L McGraw and Marjorie P McGraw gave $635K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $53K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $635,000
- +111.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +500.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $52,917
- -64.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,000
- Total assets
- $5,322,442
- +10.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (86% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The John L McGraw and Marjorie P McGraw
- 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: 157 Eel River Road, Osterville, MA 02655
Phone: (508) 428-2367
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The John L McGraw and Marjorie P McGraw funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cotuit Center for the Arts ($236K). Together the top 10 received $634K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 14 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts and 12% to recipients in Pennsylvania. The listed grants also included recipients in Texas, Florida, Tennessee, and Delaware.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How The John L McGraw and Marjorie P McGraw gives
- In 2025 it paid out 282% 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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $301K (2024) to $635K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $635K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cotuit Center for the Arts Cotuit, MA | To educate, entertain, illuminate and inspire artists, performers, students and audiences in the arts | $236,400 |
| MSPCA Angel Centerville, MA | Animal Resource and Adoption Center | $200,000 |
| Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation Hyannis, MA | General Operating Purposes | $100,000 |
| Bichon Frise Club of America Charitable Trust Export, PA | General Operating Purposes | $50,500 |
| Historic Trappe Trappe, PA | General Operating Purposes | $25,000 |
| Family Table Collaborative Yarmouth, MA | General Operating Purposes | $10,000 |
| Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue San Angelo, TX | General Operation Purposes | $8,000 |
| Jack the Bike Man Inc West Palm Beach, FL | General Operating Purposes | $3,000 |
| Project K-9 Hero Whitwell, TN | General Operating Purposes | $1,000 |
| Barnstable Police Officer's Foundation Centerville, MA | General Operating Purposes | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,322,442 | $1,258,287 | $728,000 | $635,000 | 12 | $635,000 | $1,246,260 | $225,085 |
| 2024 | $4,824,870 | $5,125,870 | $301,000 | $301,000 | 2 | $301,000 | $5,065,540 | $63,279 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The John L McGraw and Marjorie P McGraw reported a distributable amount of $225K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants included support for an arts organization, an animal resource and adoption center, a healthcare foundation, historic preservation, meal services, and animal rescue. These describe the recipients’ work, not a stated mission of the foundation.
For example, Cotuit Center for the Arts says its mission is to encourage artistic development and increase appreciation of the creative process. Historic Trappe says it preserves and shares the historic places, landscapes, and heritage of southeastern Pennsylvania. Family Table Collaborative says it provides cooked meals to families and seniors in need across Cape Cod.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $635,000. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $236,400, with a median of $9,000. Its largest awards were $236,400 to Cotuit Center for the Arts, $200,000 to MSPCA Angel for an animal resource and adoption center, and $100,000 to Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation for general operating purposes. Other notable grants were $50,500 to Bichon Frise Club of America Charitable Trust and $25,000 to Historic Trappe, both for general operating purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Marjorie P McGraw and Lynne Paxton McGraw as trustees.
The John L McGraw and Marjorie P McGraw's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lynne Paxton McGraw
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Marjorie P. McGraw
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 John L McGraw and Marjorie P McGraw
How much does The John L McGraw and Marjorie P McGraw give each year?
The John L McGraw and Marjorie P McGraw gave $635K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $301K across 2 grants.
What is The John L McGraw and Marjorie P McGraw's typical grant size?
The John L McGraw and Marjorie P McGraw's median grant in 2025 was $9,000, and its average grant was $52,917, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The John L McGraw and Marjorie P McGraw give grants?
The John L McGraw and Marjorie P McGraw gives mostly in Massachusetts: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Centerville, MA (2 grants).
Does The John L McGraw and Marjorie P McGraw give general operating support?
Yes: 83% of The John L McGraw and Marjorie P McGraw's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The John L McGraw and Marjorie P McGraw's largest grantees?
The John L McGraw and Marjorie P McGraw's largest 2025 grantees include Cotuit Center for the Arts ($236,400), MSPCA Angel ($200,000) and Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The John L McGraw and Marjorie P McGraw?
The John L McGraw and Marjorie P McGraw reported $5.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $635K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $225K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The John L McGraw and Marjorie P McGraw fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for an arts organization, an animal resource and adoption center, a healthcare foundation, historic preservation, meal services, and animal rescue. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The John L McGraw and Marjorie P McGraw?
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 John L McGraw and Marjorie P McGraw's EIN?
The John L McGraw and Marjorie P McGraw's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-6584965. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does The John L McGraw and Marjorie P McGraw 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
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 12, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2025
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