The Grove Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Grove Foundation is a private foundation in Los Altos, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $42.4 million in 128 grants; the typical grant was $170,000 and the largest $1.9 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$42.4 million
- Number of grants128
- Typical grant$170,000
- Largest grant$1.9 million
- Assets$73.5 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was up from $19.6 million the year before.
36% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $16.2 million | 130 | $111 million |
| 2023 | $19.6 million | 132 | $106 million |
| 2024 | $42.4 million | 128 | $73.5 million |
How to apply
The Grove 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Grove Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 19 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 54 | $17.2 million |
| New York | 16 | $4.4 million |
| District of Columbia | 10 | $2.8 million |
| Arizona | 14 | $1.7 million |
| New Mexico | 8 | $1.5 million |
| Georgia | 4 | $1.4 million |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $850,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $750,000 |
| Illinois | 3 | $650,000 |
| Nevada | 5 | $622,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Advocates for Youth | General support, wise | $1.9 million |
| Immigrant Legal Resource Center | General support, new americans campaign, united coalition for immigrant services | $1.0 million |
| National Immigration Law Center | General support | $1.0 million |
| Puente de la Costa Sur | General support, capital campaign | $1.0 million |
| International Rescue Committee - Northern California | Northern california operations | $925,000 |
| Coastside Hope | General support | $900,000 |
| Neo Philanthropy Inc | For silver state voices in support of the las vegas chapter of the NAACP, four freedoms fund, black migrant power fund, four freedoms fund, general support | $775,000 |
| Cardea | General support | $750,000 |
| Eyes Open Iowa | General support | $750,000 |
| Resist Inc (Birth Center Equity) | Birth center equity | $750,000 |
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley | General support | $750,000 |
| Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Power and Potential | General support | $725,000 |
| Tides Center | Listen4good grove cohort, california coalition for reproductive freedom, strong families nm | $650,000 |
| The Foundation for City College | Acrivos fellowship, a.x. Schmidt scholarships | $600,000 |
| Faith in Action Bay Area | Low-income families from san mateo county affected by immigration detention or deportation, general support | $575,000 |
| One Arizona | Mass liberation arizona education fund, general support, arizona democracy resource center | $525,000 |
| Groundswell Fund | General support | $500,000 |
| Human Rights First (Welcome With Dignity) | Welcome with dignity campaign | $500,000 |
| Midwest Access Coalition | Fund later care | $500,000 |
| Movement Strategy Center | Belovedbirth collective | $500,000 |
| Restorative Justice for Oakland Youth | General support | $500,000 |
| Human Rights First | Refugee protection | $465,000 |
| One East Palo Alto | General support | $460,000 |
| Disability Law United | General support | $425,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Make it work education fund, general support, advance native political leadership education fund, for the arizona operations of poder latinx collective fund | $410,000 |
| Amalgamated Foundation | Board donor advised fund, staff discretionary fund | $402,000 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc | Pathways to citizenship and status, general support | $400,000 |
| Progeorgia | General support | $375,000 |
| Ravenswood Family Health Center | General support | $375,000 |
| Youth Leadership Institute | General support | $375,000 |
| Center for Civic Policy | General support | $350,000 |
| Justice in Motion | General support | $350,000 |
| Casa | General support | $330,000 |
| Climate Resilient Communities | Organizational effectiveness, general support | $315,000 |
| Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center | General support, power building convening smc | $310,000 |
| Black Freedom Fund | General support | $300,000 |
| California Latinas for Reproductive Justice | General support | $300,000 |
| Grantmakers Concerned With Immigrants and Refugees | General support | $300,000 |
| Housing Leadership Council of San Mateo County | General support | $300,000 |
| Human Investment Project Inc | Capital campaign, general support | $300,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Karen Grove
- Leslie Dorosin
- Blanch Vance
Questions people ask
Does The Grove Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Grove Foundation give?
$42.4 million in tax year 2024, across 128 grants, with a typical grant of $170,000.
Who runs The Grove Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Karen Grove (Board Chair), Leslie Dorosin (Treasurer/Cfo) and Blanch Vance (Secretary).
What does The Grove Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, youth programs and education.