William H Graves Family Foundation
William H Graves Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Colorado Springs, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $75K. Net investment income was $200K.
William H Graves Family Foundation at a glance
In short: William H Graves Family Foundation gave $75K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $38K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $75,000
- +200.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $37,500
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $37,500
- Total assets
- $2,908,431
- +4.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Kansas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who William H Graves Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Salina Community Theatre ($50K). Together the top 2 received $75K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 8 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How William H Graves Family Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 43% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2024) to $75K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salina Community Theatre Salina, KS | Unrestricted Donation | $50,000 |
| Washburn University Foundation Topeka, KS | Designated to the james m. Concannon dean and professor of law fund | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,908,431 | $220,773 | $97,015 | $75,000 | 2 | $75,000 | $200,196 | $173,753 |
| 2024 | $2,784,673 | $127,938 | $43,185 | $25,000 | 1 | $25,000 | $109,793 | $159,590 |
| 2023 | $2,699,920 | $135,432 | $16,252 | — | — | — | $119,180 | $140,894 |
| 2022 | $2,580,740 | $187,582 | $25,932 | — | — | — | $170,878 | $151,182 |
| 2021 | $2,419,090 | $440,700 | $53,455 | $37,500 | 5 | — | $417,198 | $135,756 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William H Graves Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $174K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
William H Graves Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Martha Graves Reese
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William P. Graves
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 William H Graves Family Foundation
How much does William H Graves Family Foundation give each year?
William H Graves Family Foundation gave $75K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $25K across 1 grant.
How large is William H Graves Family Foundation?
William H Graves Family Foundation reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $75K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $174K (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.
Where does William H Graves Family Foundation operate?
William H Graves Family Foundation has awarded grants in Kansas.
What is William H Graves Family Foundation's EIN?
William H Graves Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-1157162. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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