Grills Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Grills Family Foundation is a private foundation in Clifton, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $32,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $5,000. 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$32,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$686,915
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was down from $36,000 the year before.
19% 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 | $28,000 | 17 | $592,282 |
| 2024 | $36,000 | 17 | $642,326 |
| 2025 | $32,000 | 16 | $686,915 |
How to apply
Grills 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 Grills Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 7 | $18,500 |
| New York | 3 | $4,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $3,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kelly Faughnan Foundation | General charitable operations expens | $5,000 |
| Focused Ultrasound Foundation | General charitable operations expens | $4,000 |
| Piedmont Environmental Council | General charitable operations expens | $3,000 |
| University of Virginia - Attn Heal | General chairtable operations expens | $2,500 |
| Vcu Health - Office of Medical Phil | General charitable operations expens | $2,500 |
| Metropolitan Ministries | General charitable operations expens | $2,500 |
| Sepsis Alliance | General charitable operations expens | $2,500 |
| Appalachia Service Project | General charitable operations expens | $2,000 |
| Camp Dudley | General charitable operations expens | $2,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Ado | General charitable operations expens | $1,000 |
| Darien Ems - Post 53 | General charitable operations expens | $1,000 |
| Mass General Development Office | General charitable operations expens | $1,000 |
| Minds Matter of NYC | General charitable operations expens | $1,000 |
| Inova Health Foundation | General charitable operations expens | $1,000 |
| Berkeley Preparatory School | General charitable operations expens | $500 |
| Salvation Army Virginia Piedmont | General charitable operations expens | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Doug Grills
- Joe Grills
- Craig Grills
- Jeffrey Grills
Questions people ask
Does Grills Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Grills Family Foundation give?
$32,000 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Grills Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Doug Grills (Trustee), Joe Grills (Trustee), Craig Grills (Trustee) and Jeffrey Grills (Trustee).
What does Grills Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and education.