Girouard Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Girouard Family Foundation is a private foundation in Burr Ridge, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $159,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$159,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$3.2 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $100,600 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 | $74,600 | 15 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $100,600 | 17 | $2.7 million |
| 2025 | $159,000 | 17 | $3.2 million |
How to apply
Girouard Family 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 Girouard Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 4 | $37,500 |
| Florida | 2 | $30,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $28,000 |
| California | 2 | $20,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $10,000 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feed My Starving Children | Family | $25,000 |
| Hope for Hati | Health | $25,000 |
| Francisans of the Eucharist | Religious | $15,000 |
| Crisis Center for South Suburbia | Family | $15,000 |
| Team Rubicon | Veterans | $10,000 |
| Individual | Veterans | $10,000 |
| Fisher House | Family | $10,000 |
| Appalachian Trail Conservancy | Conservation | $10,000 |
| Green Mountain Club | Nature | $10,000 |
| TLC Shelter | Animal | $5,000 |
| Travis Manion Foundation | Veteran | $5,000 |
| Boulder Crest Foundation | Health | $5,000 |
| Individual | Animal | $5,000 |
| Camp Odeyin | Children's health | $3,000 |
| Maine Seacoast Mission | Island Health | $2,500 |
| Individual | Family | $2,500 |
| Michael J Palmer Memorial Fund | Health | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas Girouard
- Barbara M Girouard
- Allison M Girouard
Questions people ask
Does Girouard Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Girouard Family Foundation give?
$159,000 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Girouard Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas Girouard (President), Barbara M Girouard (Director) and Allison M Girouard (Director).
What does Girouard Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, veterans and youth programs.