Louis and Sandra Grotta Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Louis and Sandra Grotta Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New Vernon, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $29,300 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $14,000. 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$29,300
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$14,000
- Assets$504,547
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was down from $29,539 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 | $32,435 | 17 | $404,846 |
| 2024 | $29,539 | 20 | $459,106 |
| 2025 | $29,300 | 18 | $504,547 |
How to apply
Louis and Sandra Grotta 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Louis and Sandra Grotta Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 11 | $22,300 |
| New York | 4 | $4,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $1,500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation | General support | $14,000 |
| Harding Land Trust | General support | $3,000 |
| Museum of Arts & Design | General support | $2,500 |
| Kemmerer Library | General support | $1,500 |
| American Craft Council | General support | $1,000 |
| Foundation for Morristown Medical Center | General support | $1,000 |
| Longhouse Reserve | General support | $1,000 |
| The Center for Art in Wood | General support | $1,000 |
| Toshiko Takaezu Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Temple B'nai Jeshurun | General support | $1,000 |
| Nakahima Foundation | General support | $500 |
| Green Village Fire Dept | General support | $500 |
| Tunnel to Towers | General support | $500 |
| MRCC Foundation Inc | Scholarships | $500 |
| New Vernon Fire Dept | General support | $100 |
| Harding Township Civic Association | General support | $100 |
| Harding Township Pba | General support | $50 |
| Harding Township Historical Society | General support | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Louis Grotta
Questions people ask
Does Louis and Sandra Grotta Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Louis and Sandra Grotta Foundation Inc give?
$29,300 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Louis and Sandra Grotta Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Louis Grotta (President).
What does Louis and Sandra Grotta Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and education.