Joy M & James Grodnick Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Joy M & James Grodnick Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Mobile, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $246,950 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $1,300 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$246,950
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$1,300
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $150,700 the year before.
29% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $89,100 | 26 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $150,700 | 29 | $2.3 million |
| 2025 | $246,950 | 28 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
Joy M & James Grodnick Charitable Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Joy M & James Grodnick Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 20 | $156,450 |
| Nebraska | 3 | $60,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 1 | $3,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $2,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ums Wright Prep School | Educational | $100,000 |
| Aief | Educational | $25,000 |
| Crimson Tide Foundation | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Schwab Caritable Donor-Advised Fund-Abby & Cliff Kennedy | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Schwab Chariable Donor-Advised - Leah & Sam Other | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Schwab Charitable- Donor-Advised-Meryl & Matthew Fishman | Charitable | $20,000 |
| USA Health | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Dist Young Women of America Foundation | Educational | $5,500 |
| Mitchell Cancer Institute | Charitable | $5,000 |
| University of South Alabama | Educational | $3,500 |
| Midland PTO | Charitable | $3,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Drug Educational Council | Educational | $1,500 |
| Mobile Area Jewish | Religious | $1,500 |
| Impact 100 Mobile | Educational | $1,100 |
| Camp Rap-A-Hope | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Greenwich County Day School | Educational | $1,000 |
| Rhett Syndrome Research | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Village of Spring Hill | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Child Advocacy Center | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Mobile Museum of Art | Charitable | $500 |
| Prichard Prep School | Educational | $500 |
| Via | Charitable | $500 |
| Bellingraph Gardens & Homes | Charitable | $500 |
| CMH23 | Charitable | $500 |
| History Museum of Mobile | Charitable | $500 |
| Casa Mobile | Charitable | $250 |
| Junior League of Mobile | Charitable | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Joy M Grodnick
- James M Grodnick
- Arlene Mitchell
- Abby J Kennedy
- Meryl G Fishman
- Leah Oher
Questions people ask
Does Joy M & James Grodnick Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Joy M & James Grodnick Charitable Foundation give?
$246,950 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $1,300.
Who runs Joy M & James Grodnick Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Joy M Grodnick (President), James M Grodnick (Vice-Pres/Secretary-Treasurer), Arlene Mitchell (Director) and Abby J Kennedy (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Joy M & James Grodnick Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.