David F & Margaret T Grohne | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 36-4061509

Foundation Overview

Based in Western Springs, IL, David F & Margaret T Grohne has awarded 190 grants totaling $52,358,000 to organizations in New York, Utah and 19 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $200 to $7,500,200, with a median award of $10,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$52,358,000
Total Assets
$219,737,329
Median Grant (all grants)
$10,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
42
Median Grant
$10,000
% Median Grant Growth
+100% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 33%

14 of 42 recipients (33%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
Illinois

Grants are geographically diversified with 26% in Illinois and funding distributed across 21 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Chicago (29%), Downers Grove (12%), Springfield (10%).

Funding Trajectory
+59%

Strong 59% growth in annual giving over 4 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes

Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into David F & Margaret T Grohne's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Actors With Special Needs $2,000 Downers Grove, IL, US Charitable 2024
Alzheimers Foundation Of America Inc $2,000 New York, NY, US Charitable 2024
Best Friends Animal Society $1,000 Kanab, UT, US Charitable 2024
Big Brother Big Sister $5,000 Tampa, FL, US Charitable 2024
Christ Church School $10,000 Paradise Valley, AZ, US Charitable 2024
Coral Restoration Foundation $1,000 Tavernier, FL, US Charitable 2024
Delta Waterfowl Foundation $100,000 Bismarck, ND, US Charitable 2024
Disabled American Veterans $3,000 Cincinnati, OH, US Charitable 2024
Ducks Unlimited Inc $7,500,200 Memphis, TN, US Charitable 2024
Ed Choice $20,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Charitable 2024
Field School $300,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2024
Gateway Community Church $5,000 Rockford, IL, US Charitable 2024
Hillsdale College $500,000 Hillsdale, MI, US Charitable 2024
Illinois Conservation Foundation $50,000 Springfield, IL, US Charitable 2024
Indiana University School Of Medicine $10,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Charitable 2024
Kipp Foundation $100,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2024
Leah's Hope $5,000 Midwest City, OK, US Charitable 2024
Lucky Lab Rescue $5,000 Lewisville, IN, US Charitable 2024
Luke's Wings $5,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable 2024
Max Mcgraw Wildlife Fndtn $1,000,000 Dundee Township, IL, US Charitable 2024
Mayo Clinic $3,000,000 Rochester, MN, US Charitable 2024
Mission Mid Del Inc $10,000 Midwest City, OK, US Charitable 2024
Morris Hospital Foundation $100,000 Morris, IL, US Charitable 2024
National Park Foundation $5,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable 2024
Phoenix Children's Hospital $10,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Charitable 2024
Purdue Foundation $100,000 West Lafayette, IN, US Charitable 2024
Salk Institute For Biological Studies $125,000 La Jolla, CA, US Charitable 2024
Salvation Army Chicago Branch $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2024
Seaspar $1,000 Downers Grove, IL, US Charitable 2024
Simon Cancer Center 100 Voices Of Hope $5,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Charitable 2024
St Jude Research Hospital $200 Memphis, TN, US Charitable 2024
The Caring Center $5,000 Lebanon, IN, US Charitable 2024
The Damien Center $2,500 Indianapolis, IN, US Charitable 2024
The Julian Center $2,500 Indianapolis, IN, US Charitable 2024
The Leadership Institute $100,000 Arlington, VA, US Charitable 2024
The Nature Conservancy - Fl Chapter $5,000 Arlington, VA, US Charitable 2024
The Phoenix Childrens Foundation $30,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Charitable 2024
The Sierra Club Foundation $5,000 Oakland, CA, US Charitable 2024
Us Sportsmen's Alliance $100,000 Columbus, OH, US Charitable 2024
Wetlands Initiative $250,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2024
Wheeler Mission $10,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Charitable 2024
Wounded Warriors $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2024
Alzheimers Foundation Of America Inc $2,000 New York, NY, US Charitable 2023
Best Friends Animal Society $1,000 Kanab, UT, US Charitable 2023
Big Brother Big Sister $5,000 Tampa, FL, US Charitable 2023
Caitie's Foster Fam Rescue $5,000 Pearland, TX, US Charitable 2023
Children's Organ Transplant Association $2,500 Bloomington, IN, US Charitable 2023
Coral Restoration Foundation $1,000 Key Largo, FL, US Charitable 2023
Disabled American Veterans $3,000 Cincinnati, OH, US Charitable 2023
Doctors Without Borders $2,500 New York, NY, US Charitable 2023
Ducks Unlimited Inc $7,500,200 Memphis, TN, US Charitable 2023
Field School $100,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2023
Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation $5,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Charitable 2023
Indiana University School Of Medicine $10,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Charitable 2023
Lyons Township High School Adult & Continuing Education $2,000 La Grange, IL, US Charitable 2023
Mission Mid Del Inc $5,000 Midwest City, OK, US Charitable 2023
National Park Foundation $5,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable 2023
Nc State University $5,000 Raleigh, NC, US Charitable 2023
Partnership Schools $100,000 New York, NY, US Charitable 2023
Phoenix Children's Hospital $20,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Charitable 2023
Purdue Polytechnic Institute $100,000 West Lafayette, IN, US Charitable 2023
Salk Institute For Biological Studies $125,000 La Jolla, CA, US Charitable 2023
Seaspar $1,000 Downers Grove, IL, US Charitable 2023
St Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School $3,500 Fort Wayne, IN, US Charitable 2023
St James Catholic Church $3,500 Sauk Village, IL, US Charitable 2023
The Nature Conservancy - Fl Chapter $5,000 Arlington, VA, US Charitable 2023
Usta Midwest Tennis And Education Foundation $5,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Charitable 2023
St Jude Research Hospital $200 Memphis, TN, US Charitable 2023
St Philip Neri Catholic School $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2023
The Sierra Club Foundation $5,000 Oakland, CA, US Charitable 2023
Tunnel To Towers Foundation $10,000 Staten Island, NY, US Charitable 2023
Salvation Army Chicago Branch $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2023
Shriners Hospital For Children $8,000 Tampa, FL, US Charitable 2023
Delta Waterfowl Foundation $100,000 Bismarck, ND, US Charitable 2023
Hillsdale College $500,000 Hillsdale, MI, US Charitable 2023
Illinois Conservation Foundation $50,000 Springfield, IL, US Charitable 2023
Morris Hospital Foundation $100,000 Morris, IL, US Charitable 2023
The Leadership Institute $100,000 Arlington, VA, US Charitable 2023
Wetlands Initiative $250,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2023
Max Mcgraw Wildlife Fndtn $1,000,000 Dundee Township, IL, US Charitable 2023
Us Sportsmen's Alliance $100,000 Columbus, OH, US Charitable 2023
The Phoenix Childrens Foundation $25,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Charitable 2023
Alzheimers Foundation Of America Inc $2,000 New York, NY, US Charitable 2022
Best Friends Animal Society $1,000 Kanab, UT, US Charitable 2022
Cato Institute $10,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable 2022
Cool Earth $5,000 Brooklyn, NY, US Charitable 2022
Coral Restoration Foundation $1,000 Key Largo, FL, US Charitable 2022
Delta Waterfowl Foundation $100,000 Bismarck, ND, US Charitable 2022
Direct Relief $5,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Charitable 2022
Disabled American Veterans $3,000 Cincinnati, OH, US Charitable 2022
Ducks Unlimited Inc $7,500,200 Memphis, TN, US Charitable 2022
Heifer International $10,000 Little Rock, AZ, US Charitable 2022
Heritage Foundation $10,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable 2022
Hillsdale College $500,000 Hillsdale, MI, US Charitable 2022
Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation $5,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Charitable 2022
Illinois Conservation Foundation $50,000 Springfield, IL, US Charitable 2022
Indiana University School Of Medicine $10,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Charitable 2022
Leadership Institute $100,000 Arlington, VA, US Charitable 2022
Lyons Township High School Adult & Continuing Education $2,000 La Grange, IL, US Charitable 2022
Mark Staehely Pediatric Cancer Foundation $25,000 Shorewood, IL, US Charitable 2022
Mid-del Youth And Family Center Inc $10,000 Midwest City, OK, US Charitable 2022
Morris Hospital Foundation $100,000 Morris, IL, US Charitable 2022
National Park Foundation $5,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable 2022
Phoenix Children's Hospital $20,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Charitable 2022
Purdue Polytechnic Institute $5,000 West Lafayette, IN, US Charitable 2022
Salk Institute For Biological Studies $125,000 La Jolla, CA, US Charitable 2022
Salvation Army Central Region $5,000 Hoffman Estates, IL, US Charitable 2022
Seaspar $1,000 Downers Grove, IL, US Charitable 2022
Sportsmen's Alliance Foundation $100,000 Columbus, OH, US Charitable 2022
St Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School $7,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US Charitable 2022
St James Catholic Church $8,000 Sauk Village, IL, US Charitable 2022
The Nature Conservancy - Fl Chapter $5,000 Arlington, VA, US Charitable 2022
The Phoenix Childrens Foundation $5,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Charitable 2022
University Of Colorado Boulder $1,000,000 Denver, CO, US Charitable 2022
Usta Midwest Tennis And Education Foundation $5,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Charitable 2022
Wetlands Initiative $250,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2022
Wounded Warriors $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2022
Alzheimers Foundation Of America Inc $2,000 New York, NY, US Charitable 2021
Best Friends Animal Society $1,000 Kanab, UT, US Charitable 2021
Birdability $3,000 Austin, TX, US Charitable 2021
Cato Institute $10,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable 2021
Coral Restoration Foundation $1,000 Key Largo, FL, US Charitable 2021
Direct Relief $5,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Charitable 2021
Disabled American Veterans $3,000 Cincinnati, OH, US Charitable 2021
Ducks Unlimited Inc $1,500,000 Memphis, TN, US Charitable 2021
Hamilton County Community Tennis Association Inc $5,000 Carmel, IN, US Charitable 2021
Heifer International $10,000 Little Rock, AZ, US Charitable 2021
Heritage Foundation $10,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable 2021
Hillsdale College $1,000,000 Hillsdale, MI, US Charitable 2021
Illinois Conservation Foundation $50,000 Springfield, IL, US Charitable 2021
Leadership Institute $100,000 Arlington, VA, US Charitable 2021
Lyons Township High School Adult & Continuing Education $2,000 La Grange, IL, US Charitable 2021
Mark Staehely Pediatric Cancer Foundation $25,000 Shorewood, IL, US Charitable 2021
Max Mcgraw Wildlife Foundation $100,000 Dundee Township, IL, US Charitable 2021
Mayo Clinic $5,000,000 Rochester, MN, US Charitable 2021
Mid-del Youth And Family Center Inc $10,000 Midwest City, OK, US Charitable 2021
Morris Hospital Foundation $100,000 Morris, IL, US Charitable 2021
National Park Foundation $5,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable 2021
Salk Institute For Biological Studies $175,000 La Jolla, CA, US Charitable 2021
Salvation Army Central Region $5,000 Hoffman Estates, IL, US Charitable 2021
Seaspar $1,000 Downers Grove, IL, US Charitable 2021
Second Helpings $5,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Charitable 2021
Sportsmen's Alliance Foundation $100,000 Columbus, OH, US Charitable 2021
St James Catholic Church $15,000 Sauk Village, IL, US Charitable 2021
St Jude's Childrens Research Hospital $105,000 Memphis, TN, US Charitable 2021
The Nashville Food Project Inc $4,000 Nashville, TN, US Charitable 2021
The Nature Conservancy $355,000 Arlington, VA, US Charitable 2021
The Phoenix Childrens Foundation $15,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Charitable 2021
University Of Colorado Boulder $1,000,000 Denver, CO, US Charitable 2021
Vera Bradley Foundation For Breast Cancer $5,000 Roanoke, IN, US Charitable 2021
Wetlands Initiative $350,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2021
Wind River Development Fund $3,000 Fort Washakie, WY, US Charitable 2021
Young Life $10,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Charitable 2021
Best Friends Animal Society $1,000 Kanab, UT, US Charitable 2020
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Chicago $4,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2020
Boys Hope Girls Hope $10,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Charitable 2020
Cato Institute $10,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable 2020
Coral Restoration Foundation $1,000 Key Largo, FL, US Charitable 2020
Delta Waterfowl Foundation $100,000 Bismarck, ND, US Charitable 2020
Disabled American Veterans $3,000 Cincinnati, OH, US Charitable 2020
Ducks Unlimited Inc $1,000,000 Memphis, TN, US Charitable 2020
Hamilton County Community Tennis Association Inc $5,000 Carmel, IN, US Charitable 2020
Heifer International $10,000 Little Rock, AR, US Charitable 2020
Heritage Foundation $10,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable 2020
Hillsdale College $500,000 Hillsdale, MI, US Charitable 2020
Illinois Conservation Foundation $50,000 Springfield, IL, US Charitable 2020
Vera Bradley Foundation For Breast Cancer $10,000 Roanoke, IN, US Charitable 2020
Leadership Institute $100,000 Arlington, VA, US Charitable 2020
Lyons Township High School Adult & Continuing Education $2,000 La Grange, IL, US Charitable 2020
Mark Staehely Pediatric Cancer Foundation $25,000 Shorewood, IL, US Charitable 2020
Max Mcgraw Wildlife Foundation $100,000 Dundee, IL, US Charitable 2020
Mayo Clinic $5,000,000 Rochester, MN, US Charitable 2020
Morris Hospital Foundation $50,000 Morris, IL, US Charitable 2020
National Park Foundation $4,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable 2020
Nra Civil Rights Defense Fund $50,000 Fairfax, VA, US Charitable 2020
Nra Foundation $50,000 Fairfax, VA, US Charitable 2020
Puppies Behind Bars $2,000 New York, NY, US Charitable 2020
Salk Institute For Biological Studies $25,000 La Jolla, CA, US Charitable 2020
Salvation Army Central Region $4,000 Hoffman Estates, IL, US Charitable 2020
Seaspar $1,000 Downers Grove, IL, US Charitable 2020
Second Helpings $5,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Charitable 2020
St James Catholic Church $15,000 Sauk Village, IL, US Charitable 2020
St Jude's Childrens Research Hospital $15,000 Memphis, TN, US Charitable 2020
The Nature Conservancy $5,000 Arlington, VA, US Charitable 2020
United States Sportsmens Alliance $50,000 Columbus, OH, US Charitable 2020
United Way Of Greater Houston $5,000 Houston, TX, US Charitable 2020
University Of Colorado Boulder $1,000,000 Boulder, CO, US Charitable 2020
Veterans Community Project $5,000 Kansas City, MO, US Charitable 2020
Wetlands Initiative $250,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2020
Young Life $10,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Charitable 2020

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Contact Information

Official contact details for David F & Margaret T Grohne as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 36-4061509
Website N/A
Address 4908 LAWN AVENUE Western Springs, IL 60558-0000

Key People (5)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee David F & Margaret T Grohne's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President David Grohne
Vp Margaret Grohne
Director Jeffrey Grohne
Director Patricia Tassone
Director Jennifer Huber

Forms 990-PF

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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated March 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.