The van Grinsven Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The van Grinsven Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $80,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $12,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$80,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$12,000
- Assets$813,279
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $64,841 the year before.
33% 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 | $47,210 | 10 | $618,127 |
| 2024 | $64,841 | 12 | $759,673 |
| 2025 | $80,000 | 12 | $813,279 |
How to apply
| Contact | Mark J van Grinsven 1032 W Montana Street, Chicago, IL 60614 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (312) 480-6636 |
What The van Grinsven Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 9 | $71,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,500 |
| Washington | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Institute for Nonviolence Chicago | General | $12,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | General | $10,000 |
| National Immigrant Justice Center | General | $10,000 |
| Lurie Children's Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Chicago Jesuit Academy | General | $9,500 |
| Arrupe College | General | $5,000 |
| Dominican University | General | $5,000 |
| Hearts and Homes for Refugees | General | $5,000 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center | General | $5,000 |
| Lewy Body Dementia Association | General | $5,000 |
| Jesuit Refugee Service USA | General | $2,500 |
| Hope Works Social Enterprises | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark J van Grinsven
- Nancy M van Grinsven
- Julie M Baker
- Patrick M van Grinsven
- Thomas J van Grinsven
Questions people ask
Does The van Grinsven Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The van Grinsven Family Foundation give?
$80,000 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The van Grinsven Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mark J van Grinsven (President & Ceo), Nancy M van Grinsven (Vice President), Julie M Baker (Director) and Patrick M van Grinsven (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The van Grinsven Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and human services.