The Graham Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 22-2720299
Foundation Overview
Based in Greenville, DE, The Graham Foundation has awarded 211 grants totaling $564,780 to organizations in Delaware, New York and 4 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $50 to $25,000, with a median award of $1,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
10 of 48 recipients (21%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
67% of grants are awarded in Delaware, with additional funding distributed across 5 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Delaware, funding concentrates in Wilmington (72%), Newark (9%), Greenville (8%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 83% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Graham Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antique Boat Museum | $3,050 | Clayton, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Bachelor's Ball | $300 | Wilmington, DE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Cancer Support Community Of Delaware | $250 | Wilmington, DE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Christ Church | $13,840 | Greenville, DE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Hagley Museum | $1,125 | Wilmington, DE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Holly Ball Foundation | $1,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Leukemia And Lymphoma Society | $250 | Wilmington, DE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Limen House | $2,500 | Wilmington, DE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Longwood Gardens | $595 | Kennett Square, PA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Minna Anthony Common Nature Center | $170 | Wellesley Island, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Misericordia University | $13,000 | Dallas, PA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Pilot School | $3,100 | Wilmington, DE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Salesianum School | $265 | Wilmington, DE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Sanford School | $2,100 | Hockessin, DE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Save Mickey Association | $1,200 | Landenberg, PA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Sunday Breakfast Mission | $1,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| The Water Project | $50 | Newark, DE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Thousand Island Arts Center | $350 | Clayton, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Thousand Island Land Trust | $5,010 | Clayton, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| United Way (Do More 24) | $1,521 | Wilmington, DE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| University Of Delaware | $1,000 | Newark, DE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Ursuline Academy | $20,725 | Wilmington, DE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Wilmington Aquatic Club | $1,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Winterthur Museum | $1,460 | Winterthur, DE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Antique Boat Museum | $3,050 | Clayton, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Bachelor's Ball | $300 | Wilmington, DE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Cancer Support Community Of Delaware | $250 | Wilmington, DE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Christ Church | $13,840 | Greenville, DE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Hagley Museum | $1,125 | Wilmington, DE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Holly Ball Foundation | $1,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Leukemia And Lymphoma Society | $250 | Wilmington, DE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Limen House | $2,500 | Wilmington, DE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Longwood Gardens | $595 | Kennett Square, PA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Minna Anthony Common Nature Center | $170 | Wellesley Island, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Misericordia University | $13,000 | Dallas, PA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Pilot School | $3,100 | Wilmington, DE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Salesianum School | $265 | Wilmington, DE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Sanford School | $2,100 | Hockessin, DE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Save Mickey Association | $1,200 | Landenberg, PA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Sunday Breakfast Mission | $1,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| The Water Project | $50 | Newark, DE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Thousand Island Arts Center | $350 | Clayton, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Thousand Island Land Trust | $5,010 | Clayton, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| United Way (Do More 24) | $1,521 | Wilmington, DE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| University Of Delaware | $1,000 | Newark, DE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Ursuline Academy | $20,725 | Wilmington, DE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Wilmington Aquatic Club | $1,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Winterthur Museum | $1,460 | Winterthur, DE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| 1103 Market Street Foundation | $1,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Antique Boat Museum | $2,850 | Clayton, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Bachelor's Ball | $300 | Wilmington, DE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Christ Church | $23,135 | Greenville, DE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Hagley Museum | $2,730 | Wilmington, DE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Holly Ball Foundation | $1,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Longwood Gardens | $595 | Kennett Square, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Misericordia University | $500 | Dallas, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Pilot School | $500 | Wilmington, DE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Sanford School | $2,300 | Hockessin, DE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Sunday Breakfast Mission | $771 | Wilmington, DE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Thousand Island Arts Center | $275 | Clayton, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| University Of Delaware | $5,000 | Newark, DE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Urban Promise | $1,052 | Wilmington, DE, US | Gift | 2022 |
| Winterthur Museum | $1,320 | Winterthur, DE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Ursuline Academy | $3,605 | Wilmington, DE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Building Goodness Foundation | $250 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Clayton Fire Dept | $200 | Clayton, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| United Way | $500 | Wilmington, DE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Minna Anthony Common Nature Center | $300 | Wellesley Island, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Kalmar Nyckel Foundation | $250 | Wilmington, DE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Maymont Museum | $250 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| St Joseph Regional School | $250 | Batavia, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Thousand Island Land Trust | $1,010 | Clayton, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| 1103 Market Street Foundation | $1,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Antique Boat Museum | $2,850 | Clayton, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Bachelor's Ball | $300 | Wilmington, DE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Christ Church | $23,135 | Greenville, DE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Hagley Museum | $2,730 | Wilmington, DE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Holly Ball Foundation | $1,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Longwood Gardens | $595 | Kennett Square, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Misericordia University | $500 | Dallas, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Pilot School | $500 | Wilmington, DE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Sanford School | $2,300 | Hockessin, DE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Sunday Breakfast Mission | $771 | Wilmington, DE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Thousand Island Arts Center | $275 | Clayton, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| University Of Delaware | $5,000 | Newark, DE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Urban Promise | $1,052 | Wilmington, DE, US | Gift | 2022 |
| Winterthur Museum | $1,320 | Winterthur, DE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Ursuline Academy | $3,605 | Wilmington, DE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Building Goodness Foundation | $250 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Clayton Fire Dept | $200 | Clayton, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| United Way | $500 | Wilmington, DE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Minna Anthony Common Nature Center | $300 | Wellesley Island, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Kalmar Nyckel Foundation | $250 | Wilmington, DE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Maymont Museum | $250 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| St Joseph Regional School | $250 | Batavia, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Thousand Island Land Trust | $1,010 | Clayton, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| 1103 Market Street Foundation | $1,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Antique Boat Museum | $2,850 | Clayton, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Bachelor's Ball | $300 | Wilmington, DE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Christ Church | $23,135 | Greenville, DE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Hagley Museum | $2,730 | Wilmington, DE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Holly Ball Foundation | $1,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Longwood Gardens | $595 | Kennett Square, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Misericordia University | $500 | Dallas, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Pilot School | $500 | Wilmington, DE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Sanford School | $2,300 | Hockessin, DE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Sunday Breakfast Mission | $771 | Wilmington, DE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Thousand Island Arts Center | $275 | Clayton, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| University Of Delaware | $5,000 | Newark, DE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Urban Promise | $1,052 | Wilmington, DE, US | Gift | 2022 |
| Winterthur Museum | $1,320 | Winterthur, DE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Ursuline Academy | $3,605 | Wilmington, DE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Building Goodness Foundation | $250 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Clayton Fire Dept | $200 | Clayton, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| United Way | $500 | Wilmington, DE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Minna Anthony Common Nature Center | $300 | Wellesley Island, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Kalmar Nyckel Foundation | $250 | Wilmington, DE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Maymont Museum | $250 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| St Joseph Regional School | $250 | Batavia, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Thousand Island Land Trust | $1,010 | Clayton, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Antique Boat Museum | $3,764 | Clayton, NY, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Bachelor's Ball | $300 | Wilmington, DE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Camp Arrowhead Annual Fund | $7,500 | Wilmington, DE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Christ Church | $9,355 | Greenville, DE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Cranston Heights Fire Company | $100 | Wilmington, DE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Holly Ball Foundation | $600 | Wilmington, DE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Longwood Gardens | $595 | Kennett Square, PA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Limen House | $3,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Misericordia University | $5,000 | Dallas, PA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Pilot School | $6,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Sanford School | $5,000 | Hockessin, DE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Thousand Island Arts Center | $750 | Clayton, NY, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| University Of Delaware | $2,000 | Newark, DE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Wilmington & Western Railroad | $500 | Wilmington, DE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Winterthur Museum | $1,745 | Winterthur, DE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| 1103 Market Street Foundation | $1,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Camp Arrowhead Annual Fund | $2,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Christ Church | $15,650 | Greenville, DE, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Delaware Art Museum | $250 | Wilmington, DE, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Delaware Community Foundation | $5,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Delaware Museum Of Natural History | $10,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Hagley Museum | $1,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Holly Ball Foundation | $750 | Wilmington, DE, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Misericordia University | $600 | Dallas, PA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Pearl S Buck International | $750 | Perkasie, PA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Pilot School | $4,500 | Wilmington, DE, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Sanford School | $15,000 | Hockessin, DE, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Thousand Island Arts Center | $250 | Clayton, NY, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Wilmington & Western Railroad | $1,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Sunday Breakfast Mission | $500 | Wilmington, DE, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Antique Boat Museum | $500 | Clayton, NY, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Camp Arrowhead Annual Fund | $9,750 | Wilmington, DE, US | Gift | 2018 |
| Cancer Support Community Of Delaware | $250 | Wilmington, DE, US | Gift | 2018 |
| Christ Church | $1,700 | Greenville, DE, US | Gift | 2018 |
| Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | $100 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Gift | 2018 |
| Delaware Humane Association | $250 | Wilmington, DE, US | Gift | 2018 |
| Evan David Foundation | $2,500 | Wilmington, DE, US | Gift | 2018 |
| Friendship House | $1,000 | Scranton, PA, US | Gift | 2018 |
| Holly Ball Foundation | $720 | Wilmington, DE, US | Gift | 2018 |
| Longwood Gardens | $500 | Kennett Square, PA, US | Gift | 2018 |
| Misericordia University | $500 | Dallas, PA, US | Gift | 2018 |
| Pearl S Buck International | $1,500 | Perkasie, PA, US | Gift | 2018 |
| Pilot School | $10,230 | Wilmington, DE, US | Gift | 2018 |
| Sanford School | $500 | Hockessin, DE, US | Gift | 2018 |
| The Bachelors Committee | $295 | Canton, OH, US | Gift | 2018 |
| The First Tee Of Delaware | $4,750 | Wilmington, DE, US | Gift | 2018 |
| Triad Ministry Inc | $100 | Wilmington, DE, US | Gift | 2018 |
| Ministry Of Caring | $500 | Wilmington, DE, US | Gift | 2018 |
| Sanford School | $25,000 | Hockessin, DE, US | Gift | 2017 |
| Pilot School | $24,200 | Wilmington, DE, US | Gift | 2017 |
| Christ Church | $13,300 | Greenville, DE, US | Gift | 2017 |
| The First Tee Of Delaware | $7,500 | Wilmington, DE, US | Gift | 2017 |
| Misericordia University | $6,750 | Dallas, PA, US | Gift | 2017 |
| 1103 Market Street Foundation | $1,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Gift | 2017 |
| Delaware Museum Of Natural History | $1,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Gift | 2017 |
| Evan David Foundation | $1,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Gift | 2017 |
| Fund For Women | $1,000 | Newark, DE, US | Gift | 2017 |
| Holly Ball Foundation | $775 | Wilmington, DE, US | Gift | 2017 |
| Camp Arrowhead Annual Fund | $500 | Wilmington, DE, US | Gift | 2017 |
| Triad Ministry Inc | $500 | Wilmington, DE, US | Gift | 2017 |
| Longwood Gardens | $295 | Kennett Square, PA, US | Gift | 2017 |
| Cancer Support Community Of Delaware | $250 | Wilmington, DE, US | Gift | 2017 |
| Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | $250 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Gift | 2017 |
| Uva Medical Center | $250 | Charlottesville, PA, US | Gift | 2017 |
| Hagley Fund | $210 | Wilmington, DE, US | Gift | 2017 |
| Paws For People | $200 | Newark, DE, US | Gift | 2017 |
| The Bachelors Committee | $200 | Canton, OH, US | Gift | 2017 |
| All The Difference | $250 | Wilmington, DE, US | Gift | 2016 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $350 | Chicago, IL, US | Gift | 2016 |
| Christ Church | $11,300 | Greenville, DE, US | Gift | 2016 |
| Delaware Museum Of Natural History | $1,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Gift | 2016 |
| Evan David Foundation | $1,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Gift | 2016 |
| Friendship House | $250 | Scranton, PA, US | Gift | 2016 |
| Hagley Fund | $1,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Gift | 2016 |
| Jcc | $500 | Wilmington, DE, US | Gift | 2016 |
| Longwood Gardens | $295 | Kennett Square, PA, US | Gift | 2016 |
| Misericordia University | $1,750 | Dallas, PA, US | Gift | 2016 |
| Pilot School | $3,680 | Wilmington, DE, US | Gift | 2016 |
| Sanford School | $11,620 | Hockessin, DE, US | Gift | 2016 |
| The Bachelors Committee | $200 | Canton, OH, US | Gift | 2016 |
| The Holly Ball Foundation | $600 | Greenville, DE, US | Gift | 2016 |
| Triad Ministry Inc | $2,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Gift | 2016 |
| University Of Delaware | $1,750 | Newark, DE, US | Gift | 2016 |
| Camp Arrowhead Annual Fund | $300 | Wilmington, DE, US | Gift | 2016 |
| Cancer Support Community Of Delaware | $250 | Wilmington, DE, US | Gift | 2016 |
| Leukemia And Lymphoma Society | $250 | Wilmington, DE, US | Gift | 2016 |
| Pearl S Buck International | $500 | Perkasie, PA, US | Gift | 2016 |
| Special Olympics Of Delaware | $500 | Newark, DE, US | Gift | 2016 |
| Trustees University Of Pennsylvania | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Gift | 2016 |
| Urban Promise | $350 | Wilmington, DE, US | Gift | 2016 |
| Wilmington & Western Railroad | $250 | Wilmington, DE, US | Gift | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 22-2720299 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 4476 Greenville, DE 19807-0476 |
Key People (2)
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| President | Andrew M Jefferson |
|---|---|
| Vice-president | Heather D Jefferson |
Forms 990-PF
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