Groves Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 41-6038512

Foundation Overview

Based in Minneapolis, MN, Groves Foundation has awarded 194 grants totaling $3,774,799 to organizations in Minnesota and Massachusetts. Individual grants range from $369 to $150,000, with a median award of $10,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$3,774,799
Total Assets
$11,160,886
Median Grant (all grants)
$10,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
38
Median Grant
$10,000
% No Significant Change
0% (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
Closed Network: N/A

0 of 38 recipients (0%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.

Geographic Focus
Minnesota

99% of all grants are concentrated in Minnesota, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Minnesota, funding concentrates in Minneapolis (45%), Saint Paul (15%), Maple Plain (11%).

Funding Trajectory
+2%

Stable funding levels with 2% change over 4 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (68%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Groves Foundation'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
Accessability Inc $75,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Grant 2023
Accessability Inc $3,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Evening Stars Program 2023
Augsburg University $15,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Class Assistance Fund 2023
Fraser $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Music Program 2023
Fraser $1,500 Minneapolis, MN, US Additional Music Instruments 2023
Groves Academy (Glo) $75,000 St Louis Park, MN, US Scholarship Assistance 2023
Irondale - Frc Team 2052 $10,000 Saint Paul, MN, US Program Grant 2023
Laura Baker Service Association $2,500 Northfield, MN, US Creative Arts Program 2023
Minnesota Private College Fund $10,000 Saint Paul, MN, US Scholarship Program 2023
University Of Minnesota Foundation $35,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Pediatric Dermatology Specialty Care Fund 2023
Urban Boat Builders $15,000 Saint Paul, MN, US Youth Counselor 2023
Reach For Resources Inc $5,000 Minnetonka, MN, US Program Expenses 2023
Sharing And Caring Hands Inc $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Replace Cabinets In Dental Office 2023
Shriners Childrens - Twin Cities $50,000 Woodbury, MN, US Adaptive Bike Grant 2023
True Friends $5,000 Annandale, MN, US Camp Operations 2023
We Can Ride Inc $21,000 Maple Plain, MN, US General Operating Scholarship Horse Supply Grants 2023
We Can Ride Inc $8,548 Maple Plain, MN, US New Footings In Arena 2023
We Can Ride Inc $5,500 Maple Plain, MN, US 2024 Gala Sponsorship 2023
Accessability Inc $2,500 Minneapolis, MN, US Run Walknroll Sponsorship 2023
Accessability Inc $75,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Grant 2023
Accessability Inc $3,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Evening Stars Program 2023
Augsburg University $15,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Class Assistance Fund 2023
Fraser $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Music Program 2023
Fraser $1,500 Minneapolis, MN, US Additional Music Instruments 2023
Groves Academy (Glo) $75,000 St Louis Park, MN, US Scholarship Assistance 2023
Irondale - Frc Team 2052 $10,000 Saint Paul, MN, US Program Grant 2023
Laura Baker Service Association $2,500 Northfield, MN, US Creative Arts Program 2023
Minnesota Private College Fund $10,000 Saint Paul, MN, US Scholarship Program 2023
University Of Minnesota Foundation $35,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Pediatric Dermatology Specialty Care Fund 2023
Urban Boat Builders $15,000 Saint Paul, MN, US Youth Counselor 2023
Reach For Resources Inc $5,000 Minnetonka, MN, US Program Expenses 2023
Sharing And Caring Hands Inc $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Replace Cabinets In Dental Office 2023
Shriners Childrens - Twin Cities $50,000 Woodbury, MN, US Adaptive Bike Grant 2023
True Friends $5,000 Annandale, MN, US Camp Operations 2023
We Can Ride Inc $21,000 Maple Plain, MN, US General Operating Scholarship Horse Supply Grants 2023
We Can Ride Inc $8,548 Maple Plain, MN, US New Footings In Arena 2023
We Can Ride Inc $5,500 Maple Plain, MN, US 2024 Gala Sponsorship 2023
Accessability Inc $2,500 Minneapolis, MN, US Run Walknroll Sponsorship 2023
Accessability Inc $75,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Grant 2022
Accessabilityinc $3,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Evening Stars Program 2022
Augsburg University $50,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Class Program 2022
Augsburg University $15,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Class Assistance Fund 2022
Blind Inc $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Rehab Ext Facia Pillsburg Mansion 2022
Fraser $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Music Program 2022
Fraser $1,888 Minneapolis, MN, US Music Program Equipment 2022
Groves Academy (Glo) $75,000 St Louis Park, MN, US Scholarship Assistance 2022
Irondale - Frc Team 2052 $10,000 Saint Paul, MN, US Program Grant 2022
Laura Baker Service Association $2,500 Northfield, MN, US Creative Arts Program 2022
Minnesota Private College Fund $10,000 Saint Paul, MN, US Scholarship Program 2022
University Of Minnesota Foundation $35,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Groves Foundation Pediatric Dermatology Specialty Care Fund 2022
Urban Boat Builders $15,000 Saint Paul, MN, US Youth Counselor 2022
Reach For Resources Inc $5,000 Hopkins, MN, US Program Grant 2022
Sharing And Caring Hands Inc $14,900 Minneapolis, MN, US New Couches 2022
Shriners Childrens - Twin Cities $25,000 Woodbury, MN, US Adaptive Bike Grant 2022
Shriners Childrens - Twin Cities $3,840 Woodbury, MN, US Equipment For Sensory Deficiencies 2022
Shriners Childrens - Twin Cities $4,995 Woodbury, MN, US Private Therapy Room Grant 2022
True Friends $10,000 Annandale, MN, US Rope Course Grant 2022
We Can Ride Inc $21,000 Maple Plain, MN, US General Operating Grant Scholarship Grant Horse Supply 2022
We Can Ride Inc $369 Maple Plain, MN, US Ratchet Rake Grant 2022
We Can Ride Inc $3,000 Maple Plain, MN, US Storage Trailer Grant 2022
Accessability Inc $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US 75th Anniversary Gala Sponsor 2022
Groves Learning Organization $5,000 St Louis Park, MN, US Gala Sponsor 2022
Accessability Inc $2,500 Minneapolis, MN, US Run Walk N Roll Sponsorship 2022
Accessability Inc $75,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Grant 2022
Accessabilityinc $3,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Evening Stars Program 2022
Augsburg University $50,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Class Program 2022
Augsburg University $15,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Class Assistance Fund 2022
Blind Inc $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Rehab Ext Facia Pillsburg Mansion 2022
Fraser $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Music Program 2022
Fraser $1,888 Minneapolis, MN, US Music Program Equipment 2022
Groves Academy (Glo) $75,000 St Louis Park, MN, US Scholarship Assistance 2022
Irondale - Frc Team 2052 $10,000 Saint Paul, MN, US Program Grant 2022
Laura Baker Service Association $2,500 Northfield, MN, US Creative Arts Program 2022
Minnesota Private College Fund $10,000 Saint Paul, MN, US Scholarship Program 2022
University Of Minnesota Foundation $35,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Groves Foundation Pediatric Dermatology Specialty Care Fund 2022
Urban Boat Builders $15,000 Saint Paul, MN, US Youth Counselor 2022
Reach For Resources Inc $5,000 Hopkins, MN, US Program Grant 2022
Sharing And Caring Hands Inc $14,900 Minneapolis, MN, US New Couches 2022
Shriners Childrens - Twin Cities $25,000 Woodbury, MN, US Adaptive Bike Grant 2022
Shriners Childrens - Twin Cities $3,840 Woodbury, MN, US Equipment For Sensory Deficiencies 2022
Shriners Childrens - Twin Cities $4,995 Woodbury, MN, US Private Therapy Room Grant 2022
True Friends $10,000 Annandale, MN, US Rope Course Grant 2022
We Can Ride Inc $21,000 Maple Plain, MN, US General Operating Grant Scholarship Grant Horse Supply 2022
We Can Ride Inc $369 Maple Plain, MN, US Ratchet Rake Grant 2022
We Can Ride Inc $3,000 Maple Plain, MN, US Storage Trailer Grant 2022
Accessability Inc $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US 75th Anniversary Gala Sponsor 2022
Groves Learning Organization $5,000 St Louis Park, MN, US Gala Sponsor 2022
Accessability Inc $2,500 Minneapolis, MN, US Run Walk N Roll Sponsorship 2022
Accessability Inc $75,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Grant 2021
Accessability Inc $3,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Evening Stars Program 2021
Augsburg University $15,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Class Assistance Fund 2021
Fraser $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Music Program 2021
Fraser $2,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Outdoor Musical Instruments 2021
Groves Academy $60,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Scholarship Assistance 2021
Knightkrawler First Robotics Team 2052 $10,000 Saint Paul, MN, US Program Grant 2021
Laura Baker Services $2,500 Northfield, MN, US Creative Arts Program 2021
Minnesota Private College Fund $10,000 Saint Paul, MN, US Scholarship Program 2021
University Of Minnesota Foundation $25,000 Minneapolis, MN, US G F Pediatric Dermatology Fund 2021
Urban Boat Builders $12,500 Saint Paul, MN, US Apprenticeship Program Grant 2021
Reach For Resources Inc $5,000 Minnetonka, MN, US Social Seeker Program Grant 2021
Sharing And Caring Hands $12,834 Minneapolis, MN, US Landscaping Grant 2021
Shriners Childrens Twin Cities $50,000 Woodbury, MN, US Adaptive Bicycle Grant 2021
Shriners Childrens Twin Cities $15,000 Woodbury, MN, US Sensory Dysfunction Grant 2021
True Friends $2,000 Annandale, MN, US Program Grant 2021
True Friends $5,000 Annandale, MN, US Relias Staff Program Grant 2021
We Can Ride $21,000 Maple Plain, MN, US General Opr Grantscholarshipshorse Support 2021
We Can Ride $5,248 Maple Plain, MN, US Hydraulic Lift Grant 2021
Blind Inc $9,551 Minneapolis, MN, US Comp Voc Evaluation System 2021
Accessability Inc $2,500 Minneapolis, MN, US Walk And Roll Event 2021
Groves Learning Organization $150,000 St Louis Park, MN, US Matching Gala Grant 2021
Accessability Inc $75,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Grant 2021
Accessability Inc $3,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Evening Stars Program 2021
Augsburg University $15,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Class Assistance Fund 2021
Fraser $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Music Program 2021
Fraser $2,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Outdoor Musical Instruments 2021
Groves Academy $60,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Scholarship Assistance 2021
Knightkrawler First Robotics Team 2052 $10,000 Saint Paul, MN, US Program Grant 2021
Laura Baker Services $2,500 Northfield, MN, US Creative Arts Program 2021
Minnesota Private College Fund $10,000 Saint Paul, MN, US Scholarship Program 2021
University Of Minnesota Foundation $25,000 Minneapolis, MN, US G F Pediatric Dermatology Fund 2021
Urban Boat Builders $12,500 Saint Paul, MN, US Apprenticeship Program Grant 2021
Reach For Resources Inc $5,000 Minnetonka, MN, US Social Seeker Program Grant 2021
Sharing And Caring Hands $12,834 Minneapolis, MN, US Landscaping Grant 2021
Shriners Childrens Twin Cities $50,000 Woodbury, MN, US Adaptive Bicycle Grant 2021
Shriners Childrens Twin Cities $15,000 Woodbury, MN, US Sensory Dysfunction Grant 2021
True Friends $2,000 Annandale, MN, US Program Grant 2021
True Friends $5,000 Annandale, MN, US Relias Staff Program Grant 2021
We Can Ride $21,000 Maple Plain, MN, US General Opr Grantscholarshipshorse Support 2021
We Can Ride $5,248 Maple Plain, MN, US Hydraulic Lift Grant 2021
Blind Inc $9,551 Minneapolis, MN, US Comp Voc Evaluation System 2021
Accessability Inc $2,500 Minneapolis, MN, US Walk And Roll Event 2021
Groves Learning Organization $150,000 St Louis Park, MN, US Matching Gala Grant 2021
Accessability Inc $75,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Grant 2021
Accessability Inc $3,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Evening Stars Program 2021
Augsburg University $15,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Class Assistance Fund 2021
Fraser $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Music Program 2021
Fraser $2,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Outdoor Musical Instruments 2021
Groves Academy $60,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Scholarship Assistance 2021
Knightkrawler First Robotics Team 2052 $10,000 Saint Paul, MN, US Program Grant 2021
Laura Baker Services $2,500 Northfield, MN, US Creative Arts Program 2021
Minnesota Private College Fund $10,000 Saint Paul, MN, US Scholarship Program 2021
University Of Minnesota Foundation $25,000 Minneapolis, MN, US G F Pediatric Dermatology Fund 2021
Urban Boat Builders $12,500 Saint Paul, MN, US Apprenticeship Program Grant 2021
Reach For Resources Inc $5,000 Minnetonka, MN, US Social Seeker Program Grant 2021
Sharing And Caring Hands $12,834 Minneapolis, MN, US Landscaping Grant 2021
Shriners Childrens Twin Cities $50,000 Woodbury, MN, US Adaptive Bicycle Grant 2021
Shriners Childrens Twin Cities $15,000 Woodbury, MN, US Sensory Dysfunction Grant 2021
True Friends $2,000 Annandale, MN, US Program Grant 2021
True Friends $5,000 Annandale, MN, US Relias Staff Program Grant 2021
We Can Ride $21,000 Maple Plain, MN, US General Opr Grantscholarshipshorse Support 2021
We Can Ride $5,248 Maple Plain, MN, US Hydraulic Lift Grant 2021
Blind Inc $9,551 Minneapolis, MN, US Comp Voc Evaluation System 2021
Accessability Inc $2,500 Minneapolis, MN, US Walk And Roll Event 2021
Groves Learning Organization $150,000 St Louis Park, MN, US Matching Gala Grant 2021
Frc Team 2052 Irondale High School $10,000 Saint Paul, MN, US Program Grant 2020
Accessability Inc $75,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Program Support 2020
Blind Inc $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Program Support 2020
True Friends $5,000 Annandale, MN, US Grant 2020
Shriners Hospital For Children - Twin Cities $25,000 Saint Paul, MN, US Adaptive Bicycles Grant 2020
Reach For Resources Inc $2,500 Minnetonka, MN, US Social Seeker Program Grant 2020
Urban Boat Builders $10,000 Saint Paul, MN, US Grant 2020
Laura Baker Services Association $2,500 Northfield, MN, US Creative Arts Program Grant 2020
Groves Academy $15,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Emergency Aid Scholarship Grants 2020
Groves Academy $50,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Scholarship Grant 2020
Fraser $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Music Therapy Program Grant 2020
Augsburg University $15,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Emergency Scholarship Fund Class 2020
Augsburg University $50,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Class Program Grant 2020
We Can Ride Inc $20,000 Maple Plain, MN, US Operating Grant Scholarships And Horse Support 2020
We Can Ride Inc $10,000 Maple Plain, MN, US Revenue Loss Covid19 Grant 2020
Sharing And Caring Hands Inc $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Replace Furniture Grant 2020
Minnesota Private College Fund $5,000 Saint Paul, MN, US Scholarship Program Grant 2020
Sharing And Caring Hands $2,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Grant 2020
Augsburg University $50,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Class Program Grant 2020
Accessability Inc $75,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating Expenses 2019
Accessability Inc $3,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Evening Stars Grant 2019
Augsburg University $50,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Class Program Grant 2019
Augsburg University $15,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Class Program Assistance Fund 2019
Noticeability Inc $10,000 Cambridge, MA, US Chief Program Officer Grant 2019
Fraser $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Musical Instrument Grant 2019
Frc Team 2052 Irondale High School $12,000 New Brighton, MN, US Program Sponsorship Grant 2019
Laura Baker Services Association $2,500 Northfield, MN, US Creative Arts Program Grant 2019
Minnesota Private College Fund $12,000 Saint Paul, MN, US Financial Support Grant 2019
University Of Minnesota $30,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Research Fellow 2019
Urban Boat Builders $14,000 Saint Paul, MN, US Grant For 25 Fte Partnership Program Coordinator 2019
Research For Resourcs Inc $2,500 Hopkins, MN, US Youth Program Support Grant 2019
Sharing And Caring Hands $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US New Playground Equipment Grant 2019
Shriners Healthcare For Children - Tc $50,000 Woodbury, MN, US Adaptive Bikes Grant 2019
Shriners Healthcare For Children $10,000 Woodbury, MN, US Xray Equipment Grant 2019
The Arc Minnesota $5,000 Saint Paul, MN, US Abuse Preventative Initiative Grant 2019
Groves Academy $8,000 St Louis Park, MN, US Transition Program Grant 2019
We Can Ride Inc $20,000 Maple Plain, MN, US Operating Grant Scholarships Horse Support 2019
True Friends $7,000 Annandale, MN, US Scholarship For Camp Grant 2019
Blind Inc $9,570 Minneapolis, MN, US New Computer Server And Installation Grant 2019
We Can Ride Inc $2,750 Maple Plain, MN, US Gala Gold 2019

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Groves Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 41-6038512
Website http://groves-foundation.com
Address PO BOX 1267 Minneapolis, MN 55440-1267

Key People (5)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Groves Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Presex Dir F N Groves Jr
Secrearyasst Treas D F Cmiel
Trustee T Asgrimson
Trustee T Hartstein
Trustee C Gangelhoff

Forms 990-PF

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Form 990-PF Research Tips
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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.