William H Graves Family Foundation
Historical FunderColorado Springs, Colorado · EIN 48-1157162 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $50,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MARTHA REESE GRAVES |
|---|---|
| Address | 1481 SMOOCHERS CIRCLE, COLORADO SPRINGS CO 80904 |
| Phone | 3037946998 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS NEED ONLY BE IN THE FORM OF A WRITTEN REQUEST. |
| Deadlines | NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES. THE TIMING OF THE DISTRIBUTIONS WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES |
| Restrictions | THE ORGANIZATION WILL DISTRIBUTE FUNDS TO OTHER TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS. PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT WILL BE GIVEN TO THE FOLLOWING TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS: CORONADO AREA COUNCIL OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, SALINA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION, YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION, KANSAS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY AND OTHER KANSAS INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING. SCHOLARSHIPS, IF ANY, WILL BE LIMITED TO INDIVIDUALS WHO LIVE IN SALINE COUNTY, KANSAS AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO SUCCESSFULLY GRADUATE FROM A SCHOOL IN SALINE COUNTY, KANSAS. THERE WILL BE NO LIMITATIONS BASED ON RACE, EMPLOYMENT STATUS OF THE PROSPECTIVE RECIPIENT, OR FAMILY RELATIONSHIP OF THE PROSPECTIVE RECIPIENT. OTHER TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS WILL BE ALLOWED TO FILE APPLICATIONS IN ORDER TO REQUEST A CONTRIBUTION. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES WILL REVIEW ALL SUCH REQUESTS AND SELECT THE TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS WHICH WILL RECEIVE DISTRIBUTIONS. |
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
100% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salina Community Theatre | Salina, KS | Unrestricted donation | $50,000 |
| Washburn University Foundation | Topeka, KS | Designated to the james M. concannon dean and professor of law fund | $25,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $75,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | $25,000 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532549349100523
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 48-1157162
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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