Newell & Bettie Graham Foundation
Historical FunderRives, Tennessee · EIN 62-1795977 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $11,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Bettie Graham |
|---|---|
| Address | 4312 Rives Mt Pelia Road, Union City TN 38253 |
| Phone | 7315364530 |
| cokeladyuc@icloud.com | |
| Form and materials | Written application including needs or reason for solicitations |
| Deadlines | Reasonable lead time |
| Restrictions | Obion County TN |
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
53% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ole Miss Athletic Foundation | Oxford, MS | Promote Athletics | $24,750 |
| St James Episcopal Church | Union City, TN | Church in Obion County | $21,500 |
| University of Mississippi Foundation | Oxford, MS | Fasttrack Support | $15,000 |
| Discovery Park of America | Union City, TN | Promote Education and History | $11,500 |
| Masquerade Theatre | Union City, TN | Promote Theatre | $10,000 |
| Union City Rotary Foundation | Union City, TN | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| National World War II Museum | New Orleans, LA | Promote History | $5,000 |
| American Diabetes Association | Arlington, VA | Diabetes Research | $2,000 |
| Freedom in Faith Outdoors | Union City, TN | Provide Ministry or Outdoor Activities to Vets and First Responders | $2,000 |
| St Columbia | Memphis, TN | Promote Camp | $2,000 |
| St Marks on the Mesa Episcopal Church | Mesa, AZ | Church | $2,000 |
| Arbor Day Foundation | Lincoln, NE | Planting Trees with Intention | $1,000 |
| US Olympic Shooting | Colorado Springs, CO | Promote Olympic Shooting | $1,000 |
| Young Life | Colorado Springs, CO | Build Relationships with young people and introduce them to Jesus | $1,000 |
| Main Street Union City Inc | Union City, TN | Promote the preservation of historical charm and architechtural heritage of Obion County | $600 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $105,350 | 15 |
| 2024 | $109,950 | 9 |
| 2023 | $117,700 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602549349100435
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 62-1795977
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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