Graves Foundation Inc
Historical FunderColorado City, Texas · EIN 20-0461429 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $18,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | THE GRAVES FOUNDATION CO JODY WOOD |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 198, CROWELL TX 79227 |
| Phone | 5122258522 |
| Form and materials | 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. |
| Deadlines | THERE IS NO SUBMISSION DEADLINE. |
| Restrictions | THERE ARE NO RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS ON AWARDS. |
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
27% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Ships | Garden Valley, TX | General donatin to use where needed | $36,000 |
| Christian Outreach Food Ministries | Crowell, TX | General donation to use where needed | $35,000 |
| Be a Vanessa Scholarship - Tyra Ochoa Scholarship Fund | Denver, CO | Scholarships | $18,500 |
| Josh Hulme Memorial Scholarship | Abilene, TX | Scholarships | $18,000 |
| Crowell Methodist Church | Crowell, TX | General donation to use where needed | $9,000 |
| The Center-Pregnancy Resource Center in Vernon | Wichita Falls, TX | General donation to use where needed | $7,500 |
| Christian Community Compassion Center Inc | Austin, TX | General donation to use where needed | $7,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Harrisburg Il | Harrisburg, IL | General donation to use where needed | $4,000 |
| Harrisburg Medical Center Foundation | Harrisburg, IL | General donation to use where needed | $3,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Texas | Killeen, TX | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Created With Purpose of West Texas | Bovina, TX | General donation to use where needed | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $140,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $140,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 5, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543099349100329
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-0461429
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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