Louis M Groen Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Louis M Groen Foundation is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.4 million in 20 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $442,000. 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$1.4 million
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$442,000
- Assets$33.6 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.3 million the year before.
38% 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 | $1.3 million | 18 | $27.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 20 | $17.9 million |
| 2025 | $1.4 million | 20 | $33.6 million |
How to apply
Louis M Groen Foundation 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 Louis M Groen Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 12 | $850,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $457,000 |
| Indiana | 3 | $80,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $25,000 |
| Kentucky | 2 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Otsego County | This grant was made to maintain the preserve donated to Otsego County by the Louis M. Groen Charitable Trust and the 25 acres donated to Otsego County by the Louis M. Groen Foundation. | $442,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | General Support/Childrens Welfare | $400,000 |
| Elder High School | General Support/Education | $100,000 |
| Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medi | General Support | $75,000 |
| Camping Education Foundation | General Support | $65,000 |
| Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden | General Support/Education | $50,000 |
| Friends of Camp Louis Ernst Inc | General Support | $50,000 |
| Circle Tail Inc | General Support | $30,000 |
| Individual | General Support | $30,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospita | General Support/Childrens Welfare | $25,000 |
| Individual | General Support | $25,000 |
| Last Mile Food Rescue | General Support | $25,000 |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Church | General Support | $25,000 |
| Otsego Conservation District | General Support/Education | $15,000 |
| Versailles American Legion Post 173 | General Support | $15,000 |
| Indiana State Council Knights of Co | General Support | $15,000 |
| Individual | General Support | $12,500 |
| Individual | General Support. | $12,500 |
| Covington Catholic High School | General Support/Education | $10,000 |
| Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonel | General Support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kevin Holmes
- Edith Block
- Richard Block
- Laura Federico
- Robert T Cummings
- James Smith
- Brad Wilder
Questions people ask
Does Louis M Groen Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Louis M Groen Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Louis M Groen Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kevin Holmes (Director), Edith Block (Director), Richard Block (Director) and Laura Federico (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Louis M Groen Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and health.