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John & Denise Graves Foundation

Minneapolis, Minnesota  ·  EIN 471300668  ·  Private foundation

John & Denise Graves Foundation is a Minnesota-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $3.0M in annual giving against $54.9M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 325 grants for John & Denise Graves Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.

$3.0M
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$54.9M
Assets (FY2020)
325
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What John & Denise Graves Foundation funds

John & Denise Graves Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on community improvement, education, housing & homelessness, youth development.

Community ImprovementEducationHousing & HomelessnessYouth Development

Populations it has supported include youth pop.

youth pop

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Peris Housing
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Minneapolis, MN$849K2020
Lisc
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
New York, NY$332K2023
Lisc
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANT
New York, NY$329K2022

How to apply for funding from John & Denise Graves Foundation

From John & Denise Graves Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“JAN 15 - FEB 15”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at jdgravesfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about John & Denise Graves Foundation

Does John & Denise Graves Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — John & Denise Graves Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does John & Denise Graves Foundation fund?
John & Denise Graves Foundation's grants focus on community improvement. Example recipients include Peris Housing, Lisc. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does John & Denise Graves Foundation give in grants?
John & Denise Graves Foundation reported $3.0M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $11.5M over 325 grants.
Where is John & Denise Graves Foundation located?
John & Denise Graves Foundation is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 471300668.
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About this profile. This page is built from John & Denise Graves Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with John & Denise Graves Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.