Private foundation · Copley, OH (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
H E Graves Jr Family Foundation Inc.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $1,500
- Typical grant
- $500 to $1,000 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $750, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Shelby County · plus 62 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2025 had also been funded in 2023–2024. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $100K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $100K | $1,500 | 2 |
| 2024 | $116K | $1,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | $94K | $600 | 2 |
How to apply
- Contact
- The h e graves family foundation · riviera beach · 3306661115
- What to send
- Application should be in writing if possible
- Deadlines
- November 15th each year; disbursements are generally made in december
Next one: Nov 15, 2026 if the dates haven't changed since its 2025 filing - Limits
- Generally limited to summit county, ohio & palm beach county, florida
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- S Keith GravesPresident/secretary
- Patrick L O'neillTreasurer
- Pamela G O'neillCo-trustee
- Michele A GravesCo-trustee
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating support | $1,000 |
| St Jude's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | General operating support | $500 |