Grover Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Grover Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $171,500 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 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$171,500
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $141,600 the year before.
50% 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 | $141,600 | 32 | $3.2 million |
| 2024 | $171,500 | 36 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
Grover 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 Grover Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 28 | $141,070 |
| Illinois | 3 | $12,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $2,180 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marquette University | Education | $25,000 |
| Above and Beyond Children's Museum | Community | $10,000 |
| What If Foundation | Community | $10,000 |
| Lakeland University | Education | $10,000 |
| Stefanie Weill Center | Community | $10,000 |
| Making Spirits Bright | Community | $10,000 |
| Camp Evergreen | Community | $10,000 |
| Dementia Innovations | Scientific | $10,000 |
| Spef - Kristin Stagakis Scholarship | Education | $10,000 |
| University of Chicago Charter School | Education | $10,000 |
| Sheboygan Rotary Foundation | Community | $8,000 |
| Sharon S Richardson | Community | $5,000 |
| PSC Partners | Scientific | $5,000 |
| Sheboygan County Food Bank | Community | $5,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | Community | $5,000 |
| RCS | Community | $3,000 |
| Early Bird Rotary | Community | $2,500 |
| Salvation Army | Community | $2,500 |
| Bookworm Gardens | Community | $2,500 |
| Sheboygan Senior Community | Community | $2,500 |
| Common Hope | Community | $2,180 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Community | $2,000 |
| Reins | Community | $1,220 |
| University of Chicago Booth School of Business | Education | $1,000 |
| Sasdheritage School | Education | $1,000 |
| Congregational Church | Community | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross | Community | $1,000 |
| MIT | Education | $1,000 |
| The Rotary Foundation | Community | $1,000 |
| Mead Library Foundation | Community | $1,000 |
| UW Madison | Education | $1,000 |
| Sheboygan County Warming Center | Community | $1,000 |
| Plymouth Art Center | Community | $500 |
| Mead Public Library | Community | $250 |
| AAUW STEM | Scientific | $250 |
| PBS Wisconsin | Community | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Carol A Grover
- Deborah Wente
- Karen G Scott
- Robert B Grover
Questions people ask
Does Grover Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Grover Family Foundation Inc give?
$171,500 in tax year 2024, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Grover Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Carol A Grover (President), Deborah Wente (Vice President), Karen G Scott (Secretary) and Robert B Grover (Treasurer).
What does Grover Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and science and research.