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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 36-4061509

David F & Margaret T Grohne Family Foundation

A private foundation in Western Springs, IL. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 42 grants and $13.5 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
David Margaret Grohne
4908 Lawn Avenue
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 496-0380
Form and materials
No formal forms
Deadlines
No submission deadlines
Restrictions
No restrictions except the organizations must be qualified 501(c)(3) organizations.

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $13,505,400

    Grants listed
    42
    Assets, end of year
    $161,690,077

  • Tax year 2023

    $10,275,400

    Grants listed
    40
    Assets, end of year
    $158,406,222

  • Tax year 2022

    $10,000,200

    Grants listed
    35
    Assets, end of year
    $158,737,707

  • Tax year 2021

    $10,090,000

    Grants listed
    36
    Assets, end of year
    $161,662,019

  • Tax year 2020

    $8,487,000

    Grants listed
    37
    Assets, end of year
    $156,858,415

Grants paid in 2024

42 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Ducks Unlimited IncMemphis, TN

    Charitable

    $7,500,200
  2. Mayo ClinicRochester, MN

    Charitable

    $3,000,000
  3. Max McGraw Wildlife FNDTNDundee Township, IL

    Charitable

    $1,000,000
  4. Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MI

    Charitable

    $500,000
  5. Field SchoolChicago, IL

    Charitable

    $300,000
  6. Wetlands InitiativeChicago, IL

    Charitable

    $250,000
  7. Salk Institute for Biological StudiesLa Jolla, CA

    Charitable

    $125,000
  8. Delta Waterfowl FoundationBismarck, ND

    Charitable

    $100,000
  9. KIPP FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    Charitable

    $100,000
  10. Morris Hospital FoundationMorris, IL

    Charitable

    $100,000
  11. Purdue FoundationWest Lafayette, IN

    Charitable

    $100,000
  12. The Leadership InstituteArlington, VA

    Charitable

    $100,000
  13. US Sportsmen's AllianceColumbus, OH

    Charitable

    $100,000
  14. Illinois Conservation FoundationSpringfield, IL

    Charitable

    $50,000
  15. The Phoenix Childrens FoundationPhoenix, AZ

    Charitable

    $30,000
  16. Ed ChoiceIndianapolis, IN

    Charitable

    $20,000
  17. Christ Church SchoolParadise Valley, AZ

    Charitable

    $10,000
  18. Indiana University School of MedicineIndianapolis, IN

    Charitable

    $10,000
  19. Mission Mid Del IncMidwest City, OK

    Charitable

    $10,000
  20. Phoenix Children's HospitalPhoenix, AZ

    Charitable

    $10,000
  21. Wheeler MissionIndianapolis, IN

    Charitable

    $10,000
  22. Wounded WarriorsChicago, IL

    Charitable

    $10,000
  23. Big Brother Big SisterTampa, FL

    Charitable

    $5,000
  24. Gateway Community ChurchRockford, IL

    Charitable

    $5,000
  25. Leah's HopeMidwest City, OK

    Charitable

    $5,000
  26. Lucky Lab RescueLewisville, IN

    Charitable

    $5,000
  27. Luke's WingsWashington, DC

    Charitable

    $5,000
  28. National Park FoundationWashington, DC

    Charitable

    $5,000
  29. Salvation Army Chicago BranchChicago, IL

    Charitable

    $5,000
  30. Simon Cancer Center 100 Voices of HopeIndianapolis, IN

    Charitable

    $5,000
  31. The Caring CenterLebanon, IN

    Charitable

    $5,000
  32. The Nature Conservancy - FL ChapterArlington, VA

    Charitable

    $5,000
  33. The Sierra Club FoundationOakland, CA

    Charitable

    $5,000
  34. Disabled American VeteransCincinnati, OH

    Charitable

    $3,000
  35. The Damien CenterIndianapolis, IN

    Charitable

    $2,500
  36. The Julian CenterIndianapolis, IN

    Charitable

    $2,500
  37. Actors with Special NeedsDowners Grove, IL

    Charitable

    $2,000
  38. Alzheimers Foundation of America IncNew York, NY

    Charitable

    $2,000
  39. Best Friends Animal SocietyKanab, UT

    Charitable

    $1,000
  40. Coral Restoration FoundationTavernier, FL

    Charitable

    $1,000
  41. SeasparDowners Grove, IL

    Charitable

    $1,000
  42. St Jude Research HospitalMemphis, TN

    Charitable

    $200

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Health5 grants $3,117,00068% of the total
  2. Education4 grants $910,00020% of the total
  3. Environment4 grants $306,0007% of the total
  4. Science and technology1 grant $125,0003% of the total
  5. Public affairs1 grant $100,0002% of the total
  6. Human services4 grants $20,000<1% of the total
  7. 1 other causes2 grants $6,000<1% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Tennessee2 grants $7,500,400
  2. Minnesota1 grant $3,000,000
  3. Illinois11 grants $1,823,000
  4. Michigan1 grant $500,000
  5. Indiana9 grants $160,000
  6. California2 grants $130,000
  7. Virginia2 grants $105,000
  8. Ohio2 grants $103,000
  9. North Dakota1 grant $100,000
  10. Arizona3 grants $50,000

Officers, directors and trustees

5 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • David GrohnePRESIDENT Hours 0.1Pay $0
  • Margaret GrohneVP Hours 0.1Pay $0
  • Jeffrey GrohneDIRECTOR Hours 0.1Pay $0
  • Patricia TassoneDIRECTOR Hours 0.1Pay $0
  • Jennifer HuberDIRECTOR Hours 0.1Pay $0

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