Grune Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Grune Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $198,000 in 59 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $15,000. 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$198,000
- Number of grants59
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$4.6 million
- New grantees45%
Giving in 2025 was up from $173,000 the year before.
45% 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 | $118,000 | 37 | $4.3 million |
| 2024 | $173,000 | 38 | $4.4 million |
| 2025 | $198,000 | 59 | $4.6 million |
How to apply
Grune Family 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 Grune Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 18 | $70,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 16 | $46,000 |
| Connecticut | 11 | $43,500 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $15,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $7,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 2 | $3,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $3,000 |
| New Jersey | 4 | $2,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church | General Fund | $15,000 |
| Mission House | General Fund | $15,000 |
| Players By the Sea | General Fund | $15,000 |
| Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth | General Fund | $15,000 |
| Darien YMCA | General Fund | $7,500 |
| Denison University | General Fund | $7,500 |
| First Cong Church Darien CT | General Fund | $7,500 |
| Beam | General Fund | $6,000 |
| Darien Land Trust | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Darien Library | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Duke University | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | General Fund | $5,000 |
| The Neighborhood Academy | General Fund | $5,000 |
| World Affairs Council of Jacksonville | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Community Fund Darien | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Rollins College | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Delores Barr Weaver Policy Ctr | General Fund | $3,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of NE Florida | General Fund | $3,000 |
| Hosanna House | General Fund | $3,000 |
| Light of Life Rescue Mission | General Fund | $3,000 |
| Marine Corps Scholarship Fund | General Fund | $3,000 |
| A Better Chance in Darien | General Fund | $2,500 |
| At Home in Darien | General Fund | $2,500 |
| Darien EMS POST 53 | General Fund | $2,500 |
| Lucky Dog Refuge | General Fund | $2,500 |
| Team Woofgang and Company | General Fund | $2,500 |
| Wild Flower Healthcare | General Fund | $2,500 |
| Pittsburgh Symphony | General Fund | $2,500 |
| Shady Side Academy | General Fund | $2,500 |
| FL Sheriffs Youth Ranch | General Fund | $2,500 |
| ARCS Pittsburgh Chapter | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Here Tomorrow | General Fund | $2,000 |
| SB2W Citikidz | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Univ of Florida | General Fund | $2,000 |
| God's Love we Deliver | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Friends of PVB Concert Hall | General Fund | $1,500 |
| Friends of PVB Library | General Fund | $1,500 |
| Women's Giving Alliance | General Fund | $1,500 |
| Fairfield Theater | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Allegheny River Trail | General Fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- George V Grune Jr
- Robert B Grune
- Steven B Grune
Questions people ask
Does Grune Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Grune Family Foundation Inc give?
$198,000 in tax year 2025, across 59 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Grune Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists George V Grune Jr (Director), Robert B Grune (Director) and Steven B Grune (Director).
What does Grune Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and environment and conservation.