The Graff Charitable Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyMcCook, Nebraska · EIN 47-0816806 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$486K
Organizations funded62
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$11M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
From the return
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
22% of grants went outside Nebraska.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| YMCA of Mccook | Mccook, NE | Capital campaign comittment | $125,000 |
| City of Mccook | Mccook, NE | Ballpark | $75,000 |
| Nebraska Community Foundation | Mccook, NE | Big give match | $65,000 |
| 6Th Floor Project | Mccook, NE | Art programs | $50,800 |
| St Patrick's Catholic Church | Mccook, NE | Staff bonuses | $22,000 |
| Catholic Social Services | Lincoln, NE | Program support | $10,000 |
| Mccook College Foundation | Mccook, NE | Mcc east campus | $10,000 |
| Mccook Pantry Inc | Mccook, NE | Families in need | $10,000 |
| Nebraska Public Media Foundation | Lincoln, NE | General operations | $10,000 |
| Prairie Plains Casa | Mccook, NE | Youth programs | $7,700 |
| St Patrick's Catholic Church | Mccook, NE | Scholarships | $7,500 |
| Chase County Area Arts Council | Imperial, NE | Art programs | $6,000 |
| YMCA of Mccook | Mccook, NE | General operations | $6,000 |
| Hastings Family YMCA | Hastings, NE | General operations | $5,000 |
| Mccook Arts Council | Mccook, NE | Community concerts | $5,000 |
| Mccook Community Kitchen | Mccook, NE | General operations | $5,000 |
| St Patrick's Catholic School | Mccook, NE | Cemetery maintenance | $5,000 |
| My Bridge Radio | Lincoln, NE | General operations | $3,000 |
| St Patrick's Catholic School | Mccook, NE | Gift gala donation | $3,000 |
| Community Hospital Health Foundation | Mccook, NE | General operations | $2,500 |
| Hcs Family Services | Hinsdale, IL | Families in need | $2,500 |
| Mcc Indians Boosters Inc | Mccook, NE | General operations | $2,500 |
| Family Resource Center | Mccook, NE | Families in need | $2,000 |
| Hastings Public School Foundation | Hastings, NE | Play it forward | $2,000 |
| Hearts and Hands Charitable Foundation | Benkelman, NE | General operations | $2,000 |
| Mccook Community Foundation Fund | Mccook, NE | Beautify mccook | $2,000 |
| Mccook Humane Society | Mccook, NE | General operations | $2,000 |
| St Francis Motorcycle Museum | St Francis, KS | General operations | $2,000 |
| Casa of South Central Nebraska | Hastings, NE | General operations | $1,500 |
| Hastings Community Foundation | Hastings, NE | Community program | $1,500 |
| St John's Catholic Church | St Francis, KS | Cemetery maintenance | $1,500 |
| St Mary's Catholic Church | Storm Lake, IA | Cemetery maintenance | $1,500 |
| Burlington Area Senior Citizens Inc | Burlington, CO | General operations | $1,000 |
| Burlington Volunteer Fire Department | Burlington, CO | General operations | $1,000 |
| Doniphan United Methodist Church | Doniphan, NE | General operations | $1,000 |
| Dynamic Dimensions Inc | Burlington, CO | General operations | $1,000 |
| High Plains Historical Society | Mccook, NE | General operations | $1,000 |
| Hillcrest Nursing Home Foundation | Mccook, NE | General operations | $1,000 |
| Lakeview Lodge Inc | Stratton, NE | General operations | $1,000 |
| Live Yes Studios | Lincoln, NE | Art programs | $1,000 |
| Mccook Christian Church | Mccook, NE | Freedom festival | $1,000 |
| Mccook Community Foundation Fund | Mccook, NE | General operations | $1,000 |
| Mccook Public Schools | Mccook, NE | Girls tennis program | $1,000 |
| Mccook Public Schools | Mccook, NE | Boys tennis program | $1,000 |
| Mccook Teammates Mentoring Program | Mccook, NE | Youth scholarships | $1,000 |
| Nebraska Community Foundation | Lincoln, NE | Local foundation | $1,000 |
| Norris Institute | Mccook, NE | General operations | $1,000 |
| Our Hometown Charitable Foundation | Burlington, CO | General operations | $1,000 |
| Players Philanthropy Fund Inc | Towson, MD | Art programs | $1,000 |
| Prairie Family Center | Burlington, CO | General operations | $1,000 |
| Red Cloud Indian School | Pine Ridge, SD | General operations | $1,000 |
| Rosedale United Methodist Church | Doniphan, NE | General operations | $1,000 |
| St Ann's Church - Doniphan | Doniphan, NE | General operations | $1,000 |
| St Francis Mission Foundation | St Francis, SD | General operations | $1,000 |
| St Joseph's Indian School | Chamberlain, SD | General operations | $1,000 |
| St Labre Indian School | Ashland, MT | General operations | $1,000 |
| St Paul's Lutheran Church - Doniphan | Doniphan, NE | General operations | $1,000 |
| Stratton Ambulance & Fire District | Stratton, NE | General operations | $1,000 |
| Sw Area Training Services | Mccook, NE | Programs at artbank | $1,000 |
| Trumbull Global Methodist Church | Trumbull, NE | General operations | $1,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 62 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $486,000 | 62 |
| 2024 | $458,000 | 71 |
| 2023 | $429,300 | 71 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601329349100145
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-0816806
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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