Graeber Foundation Lewis a Lewis a Jr & James D Graeber Ttee
Invitation OnlyMarks, Mississippi · EIN 64-6023660 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$404K
Organizations funded49
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$9.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $9,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
44% of grants went outside Mississippi.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quitman County Education Fdn | Marks, MS | Support of charitable operations | $63,638 |
| Marks Presbyterian Church | Marks, MS | Support of charitable operations | $41,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Support of charitable operations | $41,000 |
| University of Mississippi | University, MS | Support of charitable operations | $40,500 |
| Northwest Ms Community College | Oxford, MS | Support of charitable operations | $27,000 |
| Salvation Army | Oxford, MS | Support of charitable operations | $25,000 |
| Delta State University Foundation | Cleveland, MS | Support of charitable operations | $20,000 |
| French Camp Academy | French Camp, MS | Support of charitable operations | $19,000 |
| Baptist Memorial Healthcare Fdn | Oxford, MS | Support of charitable operations | $17,500 |
| Belhaven University | Jackson, MS | Support of charitable operations | $12,500 |
| Mccallie School | Chatanooga, TN | Support of charitable operations | $12,000 |
| St Mary's School | Medford, OR | Support of charitable operations | $10,000 |
| Clarksdale United Methodist Church | Clarksdale, MS | Support of charitable operations | $9,500 |
| First Marks Cemetary Assoc | Marks, MS | Support of charitable operations | $7,000 |
| Reformed University Ministry | Jackson, MS | Support of charitable operations | $5,000 |
| Teach for America | Indianola, MS | Support of charitable operations | $4,000 |
| Canopy Childrens Solutions | Jackson, MS | Support of charitable operations | $3,500 |
| Palmer Home for Children | Starkville, MS | Support of charitable operations | $3,500 |
| Pca Ministerial Relief Fd | Lawrenceville, GA | Support of charitable operations | $3,500 |
| Smile | New York, NY | Support of charitable operations | $3,500 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Jacksonville, FL | Support of charitable operations | $3,500 |
| Baddour Center | Senatobia, MS | Support of charitable operations | $2,500 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Jackson, MS | Support of charitable operations | $2,500 |
| Lifeline Children's Services | Memphis, TN | Support of charitable operations | $2,500 |
| Lula Rich Educational Fdn | Clarksdale, MS | Support of charitable operations | $2,000 |
| Multiple Sclerosis of Ms | Birmingham, AL | Support of charitable operations | $2,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Chicago, IL | Support of charitable operations | $1,500 |
| American Parkinson Diseas | Staten Island, NY | Support of charitable operations | $1,500 |
| Fairland Corporation | Silver Spring, MD | Support of charitable operations | $1,500 |
| Hope Ministries Inc | Des Moines, IA | Support of charitable operations | $1,500 |
| Lauderdale Cemetary Association | Lauderdale, MS | Support of charitable operations | $1,500 |
| Mission to the World | Suwanee, GA | Support of charitble operations | $1,500 |
| Care Station | Clarksdale, MS | Support of charitable operations | $1,000 |
| Cares Clarksdale Animal Shelter | Clarksdale, MS | Support of charitable operations | $1,000 |
| Clarksdale Collegiate Charter Schoo | Clarksdale, MS | Support of charitable operations | $1,000 |
| Md Anderson Cancer Ctr | Houston, TX | Support of charitable operations | $1,000 |
| Rotary Internations Fdn | Evanston, IL | Support of charitable operations | $1,000 |
| Marks Volunteer Fire Dept | Marks, MS | Support of charitable operations | $750 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | Support of charitable operations | $750 |
| Belen Cemetery Association | Marks, MS | Support of charitable operations | $500 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Irving, TX | Support of charitable operations | $500 |
| Christian Record Braille Foundation | Lincoln, NE | Support of charitable operations | $500 |
| Community Fdn of Nw Ms | Jackson, MS | Support of charitable operations | $500 |
| Concord Cemetary Assoc | Waterloo, IL | Support of charitable operations | $500 |
| Gideons International | Nashville, TN | Support of charitable operations | $500 |
| Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | Support of charitable operations | $500 |
| Ms Ctr for Public Policy | Jackson, MS | Support of charitable operations | $500 |
| Organ Lutheran Church Cemetary Fd | St Louis, MO | Support of charitable operations | $500 |
| Ms State Troopers Assoc | Jackson, MS | Support of charitable operations | $150 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $403,788 | 49 |
| 2024 | $358,517 | 49 |
| 2023 | $355,095 | 49 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632309349100203
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 64-6023660
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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