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The William and Mary Greve Foundation Inc

Preselected recipients only Norfolk, Connecticut · EIN 136020724

The William and Mary Greve Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Norfolk, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.9 million in 77 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $554,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $2.8 million the year before.

44% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$2.8 million75$16.9 million
2024$2.9 million77$15.0 million

How to apply

The William and Mary Greve Foundation Inc 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The William and Mary Greve Foundation Inc funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to Virginia.

StateGrantsAmount
Virginia17$782,085
District of Columbia5$611,500
Connecticut20$515,390
New York17$426,500
Indiana1$200,000
Massachusetts3$111,000
Iowa1$110,000
Maine2$50,000
Kansas1$50,000
Ohio1$30,000

Grants paid in 2024

The 40 largest of 77 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
National Council on Us-Arab Relations
Washington, DC
In support of incorporating north africa area studies in the council's existing educational programs.$554,000
Islamic Society of North America
Plainfield, IN
In support of raising public awareness of emir abd-al-kader as a role model for peace and human rights.$200,000
Sant'egidio Foundation for Peace and Dialogue Inc
New York, NY
For the project sharing the wisdom of the four universalist peace seekers ($112,000) and to support charitable and educational collaboration with mr. Valentin aksilenko to organize seminars for american university students ($50,000).$162,000
Muslim Education Resource Council FBO Center for Innovative Religious Educ
Reston, VA
In support of further development of online education platform training for teachers worldwide.$150,400
Rappahannock County Public Schools
Washington, VA
In support of the "virginia profile of a graduate" initiative.$136,185
Abdelkader Education Project
Elkader, IA
In support of a part-time educator lead position and a docu-fiction short film.$110,000
Norfolk Foundation Inc
Norfolk, CT
In support of norfolk hub ($100,000) and 2024 haystack book festival ($2,500).$102,500
Filmmakers Collaborative Inc FBO Smartypants Productions
Melrose, MA
In support of smartypants productions inc.$100,000
The Urban Assembly Inc
New York, NY
In support of career education program costs.$100,000
Institute for Learning Engagement Advocacy and Dialogue
Alexandria, VA
For educational seminars to raise public awareness of emir abdul qadir as a role model to building a peaceful, reconciling and resilient society.$88,500
Lions Club of Norfolk Connecticut FBO Norfolk Lions Ambulance
Norfolk, CT
In support of purchasing a stryker power load stretcher and a new ambulance.$75,000
Kaizen Adaptive Training Inc
Virginia Beach, VA
For general operating support.$70,000
Church of Christ Congregational
Norfolk, CT
$25,000 for general operating support and $25,000 for community needs.$50,000
Great Mountain Forest Corporation
Falls Village, CT
For intern program and inaugural woodland academy.$50,000
Kid Pan Alley
Washington, VA
In support of an intern program.$50,000
LJMN Media Inc Fka the Lakeville Journal Foundation
Lakeville, CT
For general operating support.$50,000
Rapp at Home Inc
Washington, VA
For general operating support.$50,000
Sharing Sacred Spaces Inc
Greenwich, CT
In support of "the interreligious community project".$50,000
The Fauquier Free Clinic Inc
Warrenton, VA
To support the provision of medical, mental and dental care to needy individuals in the community.$50,000
Thymic Carcinoma Center
Olathe, KS
For general operating support.$50,000
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund-Margot Kiser Charitable Trust
Cincinnati, OH
In support of charitable giving recommended by margot kiser and vetted by the fidelity charitable gift fund.$30,000
Virginia Tech Foundation Inc
Washington, VA
In support of the jackson piedmont blues festival.$30,000
Town of Norfolk
Norfolk, CT
In support of the maintenance of the city meadow, the development of town website and the development of town technology and equipment.$28,890
Bennington College Corporation
Bennington, VT
In support of college-in-prison program.$25,000
Center for Religion and Diplomacy
Washington, DC
For general operating support.$25,000
Church of Christ Congregational FBO Norfolk Food Pantry
Norfolk, CT
For general operating support.$25,000
Island Housing Trust
Mount Desert, ME
For general operating support.$25,000
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
Alexandria, VA
In support of the foundation's scholarship programs and operations.$25,000
Mount Desert Land and Garden Preserve
Seal Harbor, ME
In support of garden projects.$25,000
Scenic Hudson Inc
Poughkeepsie, NY
In support of general operations aimed at protecting the hudson river valley and increasing public access to the hudson river.$25,000
Spring Street Climate Fund Inc
Brooklyn, NY
For general operating support.$25,000
Take the Field Inc
Norfolk, CT
In support of continuous management of the operation and maintenance of nyc public schools' athletic fields.$25,000
The Common Good Institute Inc
New York, NY
For general operating support.$25,000
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Foundation
Richmond, VA
In support of "vmfa on the road" project.$25,000
Wilderness Society
Washington, DC
In support of protecting national monuments in the united states, including, without limitation, in utah, colorado and nevada.$25,000
Little Guild of St Francis for the Welfare of Animals Inc
West Cornell, CT
In support of dog shelter operation.$22,500
Arts Ignite FBO Arts Inside Out
New York, NY
In support of cultivating community creativity capacity and courage in young people through a range of art and music.$20,000
Headwaters Rappahannock County Public Education Foundation Inc
Washington, VA
In support of headwaters harvest festival.$20,000
Saint David's School FBO Horizons
New York, NY
In support of independent summer enrichment program for low-income students.$20,000
Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad Inc
Sperryville, VA
In support of new emergency non-transport vehicle.$20,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The William and Mary Greve Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The William and Mary Greve Foundation Inc give?

$2.9 million in tax year 2024, across 77 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.

Who runs The William and Mary Greve Foundation Inc?

Its 2024 filing lists John W Kiser III (Chairman, Director), Anthony CM Kiser (President, Director) and James Mott Clark Jr (Secretary, Director).

What does The William and Mary Greve Foundation Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, international and faith communities.

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