Graham Foundation
Historical FunderKnoxville, Tennessee · EIN 31-1497257 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | TIM A GRAHAM |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 12489, KNOXVILLE TN 379120489 |
| Phone | 8656937000 |
| Form and materials | LETTER ALONG WITH CHARITABLE EXEMPTION |
| Deadlines | NO |
| Restrictions | NO |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
23% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forever Families Inc | Knoxville, TN | Foster Care Organization | $15,000 |
| Knox Area Rescue Ministries | Knoxville, TN | General annual contribution to help feed and shelter homeless | $15,000 |
| Carter High Football Booster Club | Strawberry Plains, TN | Football Program | $10,000 |
| The Gideons International | Powell, TN | Bible Distribution | $5,000 |
| Holston United Methodist Home 4 Chi | Greeneville, TN | Care of Children | $5,000 |
| West Knox County Little League | Knoxville, TN | Sponsorship - foster amateur sports competition | $5,000 |
| One Vision International | Knoxville, TN | For Leon Willis - Missions | $5,000 |
| Black Oak Heights Baptist Church | Knoxville, TN | Night to Shine Ministry | $3,000 |
| Hope Resource Center | Knoxville, TN | Confidential services regarding pregnancy and sexual health concern | $2,500 |
| National Center of Fathering | Olathe, KS | Ministry - Positive Fathering & Family | $2,500 |
| Salvation Army | Knoxville, TN | Donation - Operational support | $2,500 |
| SEED International | Knoxville, TN | Haiti Missions | $2,500 |
| Shriner's Hospital for Children | Ranson, WV | Children's hospital | $2,000 |
| American Family Association | Tupelo, MS | Pro-Family nationwide | $2,000 |
| Cross Ministries | Knoxville, TN | Missionary Endeavors | $1,200 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Knoxville, TN | Eliminate Alzheimer's Disease through the advancement of research | $1,000 |
| Billy Graham Association | Charlotte, NC | Missions | $1,000 |
| Choice Resource Center | Oak Ridge, TN | Donation - Operational Support | $1,000 |
| Josh McDowell Ministries | Plano, TX | Missionary Endeavors | $1,000 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | Miami, FL | Medical research in honor of Tom Graham | $1,000 |
| Team Britton Inc | Knoxville, TN | Sponsorship | $1,000 |
| First Baptist Academy | Powell, TN | Sponsorship in Gym | $500 |
| Tates School of Discovery Foundatio | Knoxville, TN | In Memory of Joe Tate | $500 |
| Carter High School | Strawberry Plains, TN | Sponsorship | $100 |
| Powell High School | Powell, TN | Sponcership | $100 |
| Clapps Chapel Methodist Church | Corryton, TN | In Memory of Patricia A. Wright | $100 |
The return also lists 12 grants to individuals ($24,104). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $109,604 | 38 |
| 2024 | $378,100 | 42 |
| 2023 | $324,250 | 40 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631339349103213
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1497257
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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