Robert & Esther Grove Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Robert & Esther Grove Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $145,000 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$145,000
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2024 was up from $74,500 the year before.
63% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $23,500 | 3 | $1.4 million |
| 2023 | $74,500 | 12 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $145,000 | 24 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
Robert & Esther Grove Family 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 Robert & Esther Grove Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 17 | $99,000 |
| Maryland | 5 | $37,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army Salvation Army | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Hagerstown Rescue Mission Hagerstown Rescue Mission | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| United Methodist Church United Methodist Church | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Two Top Mountain Adaptive Sports Two Top Mountain Adaptive Sports | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Christian Keyes Foundation Christian Keyes Foundation | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Chambersburg Rotary Club Chambersbur Rotary Club | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club Chambersburg Boys & Girls Club Chambersburg | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Bethel AME Bethel AME | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Cvas Cvas | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Compassion International Compassion International | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Network Ministries Network Ministries | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Little Daisy's Closet Little Daisy's Closet | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Women in Need Women in Need | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Franklin County Historical Society Franklin County Historical Society | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Cumberland Valley School of Music Cumberland Valley School of Music | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Project to Heal Project to Heal | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Am Foundation Am Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Boys Town Boys Town | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Mac Well Mac Well | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Coastal Hospice Coastal Hospice | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Mercy House Mercy House | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Mercersburg Historical Society Mercersburg Historical Society | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Providence Christian Academy Providence Christian Academy | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Raven Ridge Wildlife Center Raven Ridge Wildlife Center | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Esther Grove
- Timothy Grove
Questions people ask
Does Robert & Esther Grove Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert & Esther Grove Family Foundation give?
$145,000 in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Robert & Esther Grove Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Esther Grove (Trustee) and Timothy Grove (Trustee).
What does Robert & Esther Grove Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and youth programs.