Judy & John Graff Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyRockford, Illinois · EIN 36-4332914 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$23K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$478K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
69% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young America's Foundation | Reston, VA | Youth services | $5,000 |
| Freeport Art Museum | Freeport, IL | Cultural | $2,500 |
| Dmg School Project | St Petersburg, FL | Education | $2,000 |
| Pilchuck Glass School | Seattle, WA | Cultural | $2,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Medical research | $2,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Veteran affairs | $2,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Topeka, KS | Veteran affairs | $2,000 |
| Belfry Music Theatre Foundtion | Walworth, WI | Cultural | $1,000 |
| Geneva Lake Conservancy | Fontana, WI | Conservation | $1,000 |
| Rockford Art Museum | Rockford, IL | Cultural | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army | Rockford, IL | Social welfare | $1,000 |
| The Rosecrance Foundation | Rockford, IL | Health services | $1,000 |
| Geneva Lake Water Safety Committee Inc | Williams Bay, WI | Philanthropy | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $23,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $27,500 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523149349102692
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4332914
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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