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John & Denise Graves Foundation is a private trust based in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2014. It holds total assets of $47.6M. Annual income is reported at $10.9M. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Minnesota. According to available records, John & Denise Graves Foundation has made 391 grants totaling $14.3M, with a median grant of $25K. The foundation has distributed between $2.6M and $5.8M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $5.8M distributed across 156 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $849K, with an average award of $37K. The foundation has supported 210 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Minnesota, New York, Illinois, which account for 95% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 13 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$37K
Largest Grant
$300K
Based on 70 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
John & Denise Graves Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 391 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MN, NY, IL.
John & Denise Graves Foundation has distributed a total of $14.3M across 391 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $37K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $849K.
The application deadline is NONE/OPEN APPLICATION PROCESS. The graves family foundation funds fall into three categories: 1. Strong schools - k-12 schools who are putting their schools on a path to becoming strong and stable, making positive changes. 2. Strong school communities - organizations who support the broader community's work to seed the conditions for strong and stable schools. 3. 18+ - organizations who provide support and care to vulnerable youth as they leave the k-12 system and begin their journey to adulthood. The graves family foundation does not fund grants: to individuals; for sacramental or theological functions of religious organizations; for annual fundraising events; to endowments; for propagandizing, influencing legislation and/or elections, promoting voter registration, for political candidates, political campaigns, or for litigation.
John & Denise Graves Foundation is headquartered in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. While based in MN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 13 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William G Graves | TRUSTEE/PRESIDENT | $157K | $11K | $168K |
| Denise A Graves | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John E Graves | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$47.6M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$47.5M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
391
Total Giving
$14.3M
Average Grant
$37K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
210
Most Common Grant
$40K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| LiscCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | New York, NY | $332K | 2023 |
| Opportunity Youth NetworkYOUTH DEVELOPMENT | Minneapolis, MN | $250K | 2023 |
| Peris FoundationHOUSING | Minneapolis, MN | $225K | 2023 |
| Advancing Equity CoalitionEDUCATION | Minneapolis, MN | $100K | 2023 |
| Achieve Twin CitiesEDUCATION | Minneapolis, MN | $81K | 2023 |
| YmcaHOUSING | Minneapolis, MN | $75K | 2023 |
| Normandale Community CollegeEDUCATION | Bloomington, MN | $75K | 2023 |
| Project For Pride In LivingYOUTH DEVELOPMENT | Minneapolis, MN | $50K | 2023 |
| Catholic Charities Twin CitiesYOUTH DEVELOPMENT | Minneapolis, MN | $50K | 2023 |
| Isd 287EDUCATION | Plymouth, MN | $50K | 2023 |
| Ed AlliesEDUCATION | Minneapolis, MN | $50K | 2023 |
| Lake Street CouncilCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | Minneapolis, MN | $50K | 2023 |
| Foster AdvocatesYOUTH DEVELOPMENT | Saint Paul, MN | $50K | 2023 |
| Hopkins Public SchoolsEDUCATION | Hopkins, MN | $50K | 2023 |
| Educators For ExcellenceEDUCATION | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Coalition Of Asian American LeadersEDUCATION | Saint Paul, MN | $50K | 2023 |
| YouthpriseYOUTH DEVELOPMENT | Minneapolis, MN | $50K | 2023 |
| Voices For Racial JusticeEDUCATION | Minneapolis, MN | $40K | 2023 |
| Literacy MinnesotaEDUCATION | Saint Paul, MN | $40K | 2023 |
| Pillsbury United CommunitiesEDUCATION | Minneapolis, MN | $40K | 2023 |
| Partnerships For PermanenceYOUTH DEVELOPMENT | St Paul, MN | $40K | 2023 |
| Above The RimYOUTH DEVELOPMENT | Minneapolis, MN | $40K | 2023 |
| Circle Of DisciplineYOUTH DEVELOPMENT | Minneapolis, MN | $40K | 2023 |
| Connections To IndependenceYOUTH DEVELOPMENT | Minneapolis, MN | $40K | 2023 |
| EdalliesEDUCATION | Minneapolis, MN | $40K | 2023 |
| BridgemakersYOUTH DEVELOPMENT | Minneapolis, MN | $40K | 2023 |
| Mn Alliance With YouthEDUCATION | Minneapolis, MN | $40K | 2023 |
| MigiziYOUTH DEVELOPMENT | Minneapolis, MN | $40K | 2023 |
| Legal Rights CenterEDUCATION | Minneapolis, MN | $40K | 2023 |
| Why YouYOUTH DEVELOPMENT | Minneapolis, MN | $40K | 2023 |
| WildflyerYOUTH DEVELOPMENT | Minneapolis, MN | $40K | 2023 |
| Access Philanthropy CharitiesEDUCATION | Minneapolis, MN | $40K | 2023 |
| Augsburg UniversityEDUCATION | Minneapolis, MN | $40K | 2023 |
| CloseknitHOUSING | Minneapolis, MN | $40K | 2023 |
| ChartersourceEDUCATION | St Paul, MN | $35K | 2023 |
| Benilde St MargaretDISCRETIONARY | St Louis Park, MN | $33K | 2023 |
| Osprey Wilds Env Learning CenterEDUCATION | Sandstone, MN | $30K | 2023 |
| Powderhorn Park Neighborhood AssocationCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | Minneapolis, MN | $30K | 2023 |
| Al-Maa'Unn Food ShelfEDUCATION | Minneapolis, MN | $30K | 2023 |
| Students UnitedEDUCATION | Minneapolis, MN | $26K | 2023 |
| Teach For AmericaEDUCATION | Minneapolis, MN | $25K | 2023 |
| Great Minnesota SchoolsEDUCATION | Minneapolis, MN | $25K | 2023 |
| CaminoDISCRETIONARY | Minneapolis, MN | $12K | 2023 |
| Go Fund Me Earthquake ReliefDISCRETIONARY | Minneapolis, MN | $10K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Global MarketCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | Minneapolis, MN | $10K | 2023 |