Grose Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Grose Family Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $47,500 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $12,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$47,500
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$12,000
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was up from $39,350 the year before.
42% 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 | $35,000 | 9 | $921,140 |
| 2024 | $39,350 | 12 | $974,207 |
| 2025 | $47,500 | 12 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Nellie Grose 6403 Rodrigo, Houston, TX 77007 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (713) 862-5187, info@grosefamilyfoundation.org |
| What to submit | A completed application form as found on the organization's website (www.grosefamilyfoundation.org/apply) must be emailed to Grose Family Foundation at info@grosefamilyfoundation.org no later than March 31st each year. The following items are included in the application: - Anticipated project timeline and budget - A biography, including the academic degrees and relevant professional experience, of the individual(s) leading the project - A minimum of two letters of support from members of the impacted community (outside of the applying organization) describing why the community wants the project and what the community hopes to gain - A copy of the organization's tax exempt determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service showing the organization's status as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization |
| Deadlines | March 31st |
| Restrictions | Grose Family Foundation awards three needs-based grants between $5,000 and $20,000 per year. Grants are restricted to 501(c)(3) organizations actively engaged in efforts to improve the emotional, spiritual, and physical lives of people and their communities. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Grose Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Texas. It also paid $2,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 5 | $25,500 |
| California | 3 | $13,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Parish Children's School | Alveole beekeeping project | $12,000 |
| The Saint Constantine School | Under the Oak Learning Deck project | $5,000 |
| Plum Village Community of Engaged Buddhism Inc | Monastic health care | $5,000 |
| Mindful Living Initiative | General support | $5,000 |
| Las Lomitas Education Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| FAM Intentional Community | General support | $5,000 |
| East Palo Alto Tennis and Tutoring | General support | $3,000 |
| University of Saskatchewan | College of Medicine Student Awards Fund | $2,000 |
| Houston Galveston Institute Inc | General support | $2,000 |
| Mindfulness Practice Community of Houston | Retreat support | $1,500 |
| Upaya Zen Center Inc | Dharma Podcast project | $1,000 |
| New Mexico Network for Nonviolent Communication | Mentoring & training support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nellie Grose
- Eric Grose
- Erwin Grose
Questions people ask
Does Grose Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 31st.
How much does Grose Family Foundation give?
$47,500 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Grose Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Nellie Grose (President), Eric Grose (Treasurer) and Erwin Grose (Secretary).
What does Grose Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.