The Grove Creek Fund
Preselected recipients only
The Grove Creek Fund is a private foundation in uniondale, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $316,000 in 41 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$316,000
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$8.1 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was up from $287,000 the year before.
27% 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 | $262,000 | 33 | $6.1 million |
| 2024 | $287,000 | 34 | $7.1 million |
| 2025 | $316,000 | 41 | $8.1 million |
How to apply
The Grove Creek 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 The Grove Creek Fund funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to New York. It also paid $10,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 11 | $134,500 |
| Massachusetts | 8 | $63,500 |
| Florida | 6 | $34,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $15,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $10,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St John's University | General | $100,000 |
| Groton School | General | $30,000 |
| Bolles School | Generalgeneral | $10,000 |
| Dominican Academy | General | $10,000 |
| St Andrew's School | General | $10,000 |
| University of the South | General | $10,000 |
| Washington Jesuit Academy | General | $10,000 |
| Yale University | General | $10,000 |
| Cicely Saunders Americas Inc | General | $10,000 |
| John Baer Archive | General | $10,000 |
| Partners in Health | General | $10,000 |
| KIPP Jacksonville Schools | General | $8,000 |
| YMCA | General | $8,000 |
| Boston Children's Hospital | General | $5,000 |
| Childkind International | General | $5,000 |
| Cure Alzheimer's Fund | General | $5,000 |
| Epiphany School | General | $5,000 |
| International Association for Hospice and Pallative Care | General | $5,000 |
| Manhattan College | Generalgeneral | $5,000 |
| Mountain Lake Communication Service | General | $5,000 |
| American Academy of Hospice and Pallative Medicine | General | $5,000 |
| Holy Spirit Catholic Church | General | $5,000 |
| Saint Monicas Church | General | $5,000 |
| The American Austrian Foundation | General | $3,000 |
| Belmont Day School | General | $2,500 |
| Georgetown University | General | $2,500 |
| Gonzaga-College High School | General | $2,500 |
| Nature Conservancy | General | $2,500 |
| St Stephen's School | General | $2,500 |
| Hospice and Pallative Care of Wood River Valley | General | $2,000 |
| Our Lady of Snows | General | $2,000 |
| Bok Tower Gardens | General | $1,500 |
| Historic Colony House Foundation | General | $1,500 |
| The Buckley School | General | $1,500 |
| Delta Waterfowl | General | $1,000 |
| Loyola University | General | $1,000 |
| The Harvard Business School | General | $1,000 |
| Acld Foundation | General | $1,000 |
| Xavier High School | General | $1,000 |
| Columbia University | General | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles T Foley
- Kathleen M Foley
- David P Foley
- Charles T Foley II
Questions people ask
Does The Grove Creek Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Grove Creek Fund give?
$316,000 in tax year 2025, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Grove Creek Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Charles T Foley (Trustee), Kathleen M Foley (Trustee), David P Foley (Trustee) and Charles T Foley II (Trustee).
What does The Grove Creek Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and international.