Graves Foundation Inc
EIN 200461429 Private Foundation
Possibly inactive.
Last 990-PF filing on record is from 2023
(3 years ago). Verify before investing time in an application.
Total Given 2016–2023
$718K
39 grants · $90K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$10K
typical small grants · $5K–$20K
grant size
57%
supporter · 12/21 multi-year
repeat
$2.9M
Assets (2023)
21
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
THE GRAVES FOUNDATION
Phone
(512) 225-8522
Deadlines
THERE IS NO SUBMISSION DEADLINE.
How to Apply
DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGANIZATION (YEAR FOUNDED, MISSION STMT, ETC). DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM OR REASON FOR REQUEST. AMOUNT REQUESTED & SPECIFIC PURPOSE. IRS DETERMINATION LETTER. ANY ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATE INFORMATION OR DOCUMENTATION.
Restrictions
THERE ARE NO RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS ON AWARDS.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $132K | $2.7M | $150K | 5 |
| 2017 | $140K | $2.8M | $133K | 6 |
| 2018 | $145K | $2.5M | $217K | 6 |
| 2019 | N/A | $2.4M | $221K | N/A |
| 2022 | $160K | $2.7M | $212K | 12 |
| 2023 | $140K | $2.9M | $151K | 10 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 39 grants on record
Minimum
$2K
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$10K
Average
$18K
75th Pctl
$20K
Maximum
$75K
Geographic Distribution
Texas Counties Served
76.9% of US grants
· Rank #1 of 3 states
$508K across
30 grants
11 of 254 counties
Top 10 counties
- 1 Smith
- 2 Bell
- 3 Randall
- 4 Taylor
- 5 Travis
- 6 Wichita
- 7 Wilbarger
- 8 Foard
- 9 Mitchell
- 10 Williamson
+1 more
county
· 1 grants
· $4K
Officers & Directors
JW
Jo Ellen Wood
6+ yrs
President
Leadership
BH
Brenda Hammond
6+ yrs
Treasurer/Bingo Chair
Leadership
ET
Elizabeth Tarter
6+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
RG
Rebecca Garza
4 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
SG
Stephen Graves
6+ yrs
Director
ST
SARA TYRA
2 yrs
Director
TW
Tyler Wood
4 yrs
Director
LG
Linda Church Graves
6+ yrs
Director
KD
Kristen Daniel
6+ yrs
Director
LG
Liliana Cordoba Graves
6+ yrs
Director
JC
Jim Clayton
6+ yrs
Director
BG
Bill Graves
6+ yrs
Director
DS
Daniel Shelley
6+ yrs
Director
JW
Jo Ellen Wood
6+ yrs
President
Leadership
BH
Brenda Hammond
6+ yrs
Treasurer/Bingo Chair
Leadership
ET
Elizabeth Tarter
6+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
RG
Rebecca Garza
4 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
DS
Daniel Shelley
6+ yrs
Director
ST
SARA TYRA
2 yrs
Director
TW
Tyler Wood
4 yrs
Director
LG
Linda Church Graves
6+ yrs
Director
KD
Kristen Daniel
6+ yrs
Director
LG
Liliana Cordoba Graves
6+ yrs
Director
JC
Jim Clayton
6+ yrs
Director
BG
Bill Graves
6+ yrs
Director
SG
Stephen Graves
6+ yrs
Director
JW
Jo Ellen Wood
6+ yrs
President
Leadership
ET
Elizabeth Tarter
6+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
DS
Daniel Shelley
6+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
TW
Tyler Wood
4 yrs
Director
SG
Stephen Graves
6+ yrs
Director
BG
Bill Graves
6+ yrs
Director
JC
Jim Clayton
6+ yrs
Director
LG
Liliana Cordoba Graves
6+ yrs
Director
KD
Kristen Daniel
6+ yrs
Director
BH
Brenda Hammond
6+ yrs
Director
LG
Linda Church Graves
6+ yrs
Director
GG
Gordon Graves
2 yrs
Director
RG
Rebecca Garza
4 yrs
Director
JW
Jo Ellen Wood
6+ yrs
President
Leadership
ET
Elizabeth Tarter
6+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
DS
Daniel Shelley
6+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
GG
Gordon Graves
2 yrs
Director
RG
Rebecca Garza
4 yrs
Director
TW
Tyler Wood
4 yrs
Director
KD
Kristen Daniel
6+ yrs
Director
LG
Liliana Cordoba Graves
6+ yrs
Director
JC
Jim Clayton
6+ yrs
Director
BG
Bill Graves
6+ yrs
Director
SG
Stephen Graves
6+ yrs
Director
BH
Brenda Hammond
6+ yrs
Director
LG
Linda Church Graves
6+ yrs
Director
ET
Elizabeth Tarter
6+ yrs
Chairman
Leadership
JW
Jo Ellen Wood
6+ yrs
Vice Chair
Leadership
DS
Daniel Shelley
6+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
JC
Jim Clayton
6+ yrs
Director
BG
Bill Graves
6+ yrs
Director
SG
Stephen Graves
6+ yrs
Director
LG
Linda Church Graves
6+ yrs
Director
BH
Brenda Hammond
6+ yrs
Director
KD
Kristen Daniel
6+ yrs
Director
LG
Liliana Cordoba Graves
6+ yrs
Director
ET
Elizabeth Tarter
6+ yrs
Chairman
Leadership
JW
Jo Ellen Wood
6+ yrs
Vice Chair
Leadership
DS
Daniel Shelley
6+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
BH
Brenda Hammond
6+ yrs
Director
KD
Kristen Daniel
6+ yrs
Director
LG
Liliana Cordoba Graves
6+ yrs
Director
JC
Jim Clayton
6+ yrs
Director
BG
Bill Graves
6+ yrs
Director
SG
Stephen Graves
6+ yrs
Director
LG
Linda Church Graves
6+ yrs
Director
Grants Awarded (39 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ships of Mercy | Garden Valley, TX | $75,000 | SHIP CREW FUND | 2016 |
| Mercy Ships | Garden Valley, TX | $65,000 | GENERAL DONATIN TO USE WHERE NEEDED | 2022 |
| Ships of Mercy | Garden Valley, TX | $62,500 | SHIP CREW FUND | 2018 |
| Ships of Mercy | Garden Valley, TX | $57,500 | SHIP CREW FUND | 2017 |
| Southeast Illinois College Foundation | Harrisburg, IL | $40,000 | LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT | 2018 |
| Mercy Ships | Garden Valley, TX | $40,000 | GENERAL DONATIN TO USE WHERE NEEDED | 2023 |
| Southeast Illinois College Foundation | Harrisburg, IL | $40,000 | LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT | 2016 |
| Southeast Illinois College Foundation | Harrisburg, IL | $40,000 | LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT | 2017 |
| Be A. Vanessa Scholarship - TYRA Ochoa Scholarship Fund | Denver, CO | $29,000 | SCHOLARSHIPS | 2023 |
| Graves-Ashber Scholarship Harrisburg Scholarship | Harrisburg, IL | $20,000 | SCHOLARSHIPS | 2022 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Texas | Killeen, TX | $20,000 | SCHOLARSHIPS | 2022 |
| Vernon College Foundation | Vernon, TX | $20,000 | LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP RECEPIENT | 2018 |
| Graves-Ashber Scholarship Harrisburg Scholarship | Harrisburg, IL | $20,000 | SCHOLARSHIPS | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Central Texas | Killeen, TX | $20,000 | SCOUTS' SCHOLARSHIP FUND | 2017 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Central Texas | Killeen, TX | $15,000 | SCOUTS' SCHOLARSHIP FUND | 2018 |
| JOSH Hulme Memorial Scholarship | Abilene, TX | $12,000 | SCHOLARSHIPS | 2023 |
| Be A. Vanessa Scholarship - TYRA Ochoa Scholarship Fund | Denver, CO | $10,000 | SCHOLARSHIPS | 2022 |
| JOSH Hulme Memorial Scholarship | Abilene, TX | $10,000 | SCHOLARSHIPS | 2022 |
| The Center-Pregnancy Resource Center in Vernon | Wichita Falls, TX | $10,000 | GENERAL DONATION TO USE WHERE NEEDED | 2022 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Texas | Killeen, TX | $10,000 | SCHOLARSHIPS | 2023 |
| The Center-Pregnancy Resource Center in Vernon | Wichita Falls, TX | $10,000 | GENERAL DONATION TO USE WHERE NEEDED | 2023 |
| Christian Outreach Ministries | Crowell, TX | $7,500 | FOOD PANTRY CONTRIBUTION | 2016 |
| Christian Outreach Ministries | Crowell, TX | $7,500 | FOOD PANTRY CONTRIBUTION | 2017 |
| JOSH HUME Memorial Scholarship | Colorado City, TX | $7,500 | LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT | 2017 |
| Opportunity Scholarship Trust | Canyon, TX | $7,500 | LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT | 2017 |
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