Grabe Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Grabe Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $336,886 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 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 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$336,886
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$5.7 million
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2024 was up from $127,000 the year before.
58% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $127,000 | 18 | $4.3 million |
| 2024 | $336,886 | 25 | $5.7 million |
How to apply
Grabe Family 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.
What Grabe Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 6 | $210,000 |
| Connecticut | 4 | $50,886 |
| Michigan | 5 | $26,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $20,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Arkansas | 2 | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $3,500 |
| Indiana | 1 | $3,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $2,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brimmer & May School | Building Our Tomorrow Campaign | $100,000 |
| Brimmer & May School | Annual Fund | $25,000 |
| Esplanade Association Inc | Funds for the Charlesbank landing on the Esplanade | $25,000 |
| New Canaan Country School Inc | Charitable Event | $25,000 |
| The Kingsley Montessori School Inc | Annual Fund | $25,000 |
| Hill House Incorporated | Annual Fund | $20,000 |
| Outward Bound Inc | Charitable Event | $20,000 |
| Hands Helping Paws | General & Unrestricted | $17,500 |
| Landmark School Inc | Annual Fund | $15,000 |
| Sterling House Community Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Crane Mountain Valley Horse Rescue Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of CT Inc | Charitable Event | $5,886 |
| Bridgeport Hospital Foundation Inc | Norma Pfriem Breast Center Pink Pledge 2024 Billboard Program | $5,000 |
| Crossroads K9 Rescue Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| HCD Group | Youth boxing program | $3,500 |
| Detroit Zoological Society | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Johnson County Community Cats Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Divine Living Animal Rescue & Sanctuary | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Dogs Only Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Glen Highland Farm Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Greener Days Ahead Rescue | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| National Anatolian Shepherd Rescue Network | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Carolinas Great Pyrenees Rescue Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Elizabeth Lake Animal Rescue | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Friendship Circle | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Douglas Grabe
- Joan H Grabe
- Laura Grabe
- William O Grabe
- Caryn Grabe Robinson
- Lisa Grabe-Taffe
Questions people ask
Does Grabe Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Grabe Family Foundation Inc give?
$336,886 in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Grabe Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Douglas Grabe (Dir, Treas), Joan H Grabe (Dir, Sec), Laura Grabe (Dir) and William O Grabe (Dir, Pres) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Grabe Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and animals.