Grand Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Grand Foundation is a private foundation in Sturtevant, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $198,005 in 48 grants; the typical grant was $1,030 and the largest $52,000. 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$198,005
- Number of grants48
- Typical grant$1,030
- Largest grant$52,000
- Assets$262,742
- New grantees65%
Giving in 2024 was up from $149,839 the year before.
65% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $149,839 | 32 | $252,419 |
| 2024 | $198,005 | 48 | $262,742 |
How to apply
Grand 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 Grand Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 24 | $138,343 |
| Wisconsin | 15 | $28,195 |
| Indiana | 3 | $21,371 |
| Iowa | 1 | $5,166 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $1,030 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $500 |
| Nevada | 1 | $400 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Waukegan to College | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $52,000 |
| Carmel Catholic High School | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $30,000 |
| Dotted Line Divas | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $10,371 |
| Cradles to Crayons | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $10,000 |
| Gigi's Playhouse | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $10,000 |
| The Civic Theater of Greater Layfayette | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $10,000 |
| Mothers Trust Foundation | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $5,833 |
| Siena Retreat Center | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $5,170 |
| Zach Johnson Foundation | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $5,166 |
| Awesome Young Author's Award and Community | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $5,000 |
| Madison Parks Foundation | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $5,000 |
| Rooted Antioch | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $5,000 |
| Youth Conservation Corps | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $5,000 |
| North Chicago Public Education Foundation | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $3,000 |
| Rise Wisconsin Inc | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $3,000 |
| Lake County Honor Flight | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $2,857 |
| Empowered Tutoring | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $2,500 |
| Keeping Families Covered | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $2,500 |
| Rotary Club | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $2,500 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $2,000 |
| Chicago Survivors Inc | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $1,189 |
| Matthias Academy | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $1,080 |
| Montessori School of Waukesha | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $1,036 |
| Do Good Wisconsin | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $1,030 |
| Give N Kind | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $1,030 |
| NCTM | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $1,030 |
| Luthern Counseling and Family Services of Wisconsin | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $1,029 |
| Fishing Has No Boundaries | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $1,000 |
| Friends of Goeth | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $1,000 |
| Knights of Columbus | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $1,000 |
| Lafayette Optimist Foundation | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $1,000 |
| Milburn Community Consolidated School District 24 | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $1,000 |
| Newport Fire Safty Foundation | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $1,000 |
| Sikh Temple of Wisconsin | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $1,000 |
| This Time Tomorrow Foundation | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $1,000 |
| Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $700 |
| Scvia Music Fest Foundation | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $700 |
| American Liver Foundation | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $515 |
| Burn Boot Camp | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $500 |
| Germantown High School | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Meagan M Gauri
- Jane L Hood
- Aaron D Reckling
Questions people ask
Does Grand Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Grand Foundation give?
$198,005 in tax year 2024, across 48 grants, with a typical grant of $1,030.
Who runs Grand Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Meagan M Gauri (Director), Jane L Hood (Director) and Aaron D Reckling (Director).
What does Grand Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.