Grotheer Memorial Fund
Preselected recipients only
Grotheer Memorial Fund is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $518,948 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $129,737 and the largest $129,737. 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$518,948
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$129,737
- Largest grant$129,737
- Assets$18,578
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1,188 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $18,640 | 4 | $426,453 |
| 2024 | $1,188 | 4 | $481,998 |
| 2025 | $518,948 | 4 | $18,578 |
How to apply
Grotheer Memorial Fund 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 Grotheer Memorial Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $259,474 |
| Georgia | 1 | $129,737 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $129,737 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Opera Association | General | $129,737 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | General | $129,737 |
| American Heart Association | General | $129,737 |
| Arthritis Foundation | General | $129,737 |
Officers and trustees
- JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
Questions people ask
Does Grotheer Memorial Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Grotheer Memorial Fund give?
$518,948 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $129,737.
Who runs Grotheer Memorial Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).
What does Grotheer Memorial Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.