Lee Graff Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Clemente, California · EIN 95-4252561 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $19,000.
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
37% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Segerstrom Center For The Arts | Costa Mesa, CA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Choc Foundation | Orange, CA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Osha Foundation | Santa Ana, CA | Charitable | $19,000 |
| Schs Girls Soccer Booster Club | San Clemente, CA | Charitable | $16,000 |
| Tim Tebow Foundation | Ponte Verdra Beach, FL | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Catching Hope Foundation | Henderson, NV | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Pet Project Foundation | San Clemente, CA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $3,000 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($60,004). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $154,004 | 11 |
| 2024 | $145,983 | 11 |
| 2023 | $119,305 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631349349105143
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-4252561
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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