Grennes Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Grennes Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Indianapolis, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $7,195 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $422 and the largest $5,000. 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$7,195
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$422
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$21,116
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1,950 the year before.
75% of its 2025 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 | $1,968 | 4 | $23,570 |
| 2024 | $1,950 | 5 | $26,020 |
| 2025 | $7,195 | 8 | $21,116 |
How to apply
Grennes 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 Grennes Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 5 | $6,545 |
| Illinois | 1 | $500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $100 |
| Texas | 1 | $50 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gleaners Food Bank | Food bank assistance. | $5,000 |
| Cabin Counseling Resource Center | Supporting Cabins mental health counseling and education. | $600 |
| The Evans Scholarship | Scholarship program support. | $500 |
| The Point Theater | Support for Points program that helps financially disadvantaged program participants. | $500 |
| Prairie Trace Elementary PTO | Support for PTO sponsored school programs | $345 |
| Indy Honor Flight | Honor flight program support in memory of family friend Jack Selby. | $100 |
| Ohio Health Foundation | Hospice program support in memory of family member Tony Miller. | $100 |
| American Heart Association | Support for heart disease research | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert J Grennes Jr
- Donna E Grennes
- Christina E Grennes
- Robert J Grennes III
- Carly Grennes
Questions people ask
Does Grennes Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Grennes Foundation Inc give?
$7,195 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $422.
Who runs Grennes Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert J Grennes Jr (President & Treasurer), Donna E Grennes (VP & Secretary), Christina E Grennes (Director) and Robert J Grennes III (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Grennes Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.