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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 37-1401632

The Growmark Foundation

A private foundation in Bloomington, IL. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 171 grants and $1 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), 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

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

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

  • Tax year 2025

    $1,031,713

    Grants listed
    171
    Assets, end of year
    $2,333,366

  • Tax year 2024

    $854,906

    Grants listed
    188
    Assets, end of year
    $3,185,826

  • Tax year 2023

    $2,505,692

    Grants listed
    180
    Assets, end of year
    $3,930,630

  • Tax year 2022

    $906,843

    Grants listed
    159
    Assets, end of year
    $6,175,344

  • Tax year 2021

    $808,597

    Grants listed
    162
    Assets, end of year
    $3,358,953

  • Tax year 2020

    $879,186

    Grants listed
    154
    Assets, end of year
    $2,240,246

Grants paid in 2025

171 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. University of Illinois FoundationChicago, IL

    For student scholarships

    $132,950
  2. Iaa FoundationBloomington, IL

    For support of agricultural activities

    $120,000
  3. National FFA FoundationIndianapolis, IN

    For support of agricultural leadership activities

    $100,800
  4. Midwest Food BankNormal, IL

    For support of community charitable activities

    $55,150
  5. Agriculture Future of AmericaLiberty, MO

    For support of agricultural activities

    $55,000
  6. Illinois Ag Leadership FoundationBloomington, IL

    For support of agricultural leadership activities

    $42,800
  7. Wisconsin Farm Bureau FoundationMadison, WI

    For support of agricultural activities

    $42,500
  8. Iowa Agriculture LiteracyWest Des Moines, IA

    For support of agricultural activities

    $29,500
  9. Iowa State University FoundationAmes, IA

    For support of education

    $26,527
  10. Childrens Discovery MuseumNormal, IL

    For support of community charitable activities

    $25,500
  11. Global Farmer NetworkDes Moines, IA

    For support of education

    $25,000
  12. Midatlantic 4R NutrientQueenstown, MD

    For support of agricultural activities

    $25,000
  13. Pennsylvania Friends of AgricultureCamp Hill, PA

    For support of agricultural activities

    $24,000
  14. Progressive Agriculture FoundationBirmingham, AL

    For support of agricultural education

    $20,000
  15. McLean County Habitat for HumanityBloomington, IL

    For support of community charitable activities

    $15,000
  16. NecasPeosta, IA

    For support of agricultural education

    $13,000
  17. Living History Farms FoundationUrbandale, IA

    For support of agricultural activities

    $10,000
  18. The Baby FoldNormal, IL

    For support of community charitable activities

    $6,500
  19. Council for Agricultural ScienceAmes, IA

    For support of agricultural activities

    $6,000
  20. Lake Land CollegeMattoon, IL

    For support of education

    $6,000
  21. University of Georgia FoundationAthens, GA

    For student scholarships

    $6,000
  22. Bloomington Normal CommunityBloomington, IL

    For support of community charitable activities

    $5,000
  23. Boys and Girls ClubBloomington, IL

    For support of community charitable activities

    $5,000
  24. Child Protection NetworkBloomington, IL

    For support of community charitable activities

    $5,000
  25. Christian County Farm BureauTaylorville, IL

    For support of agricultural activities

    $5,000
  26. Gateway FS CharitableRed Bud, IL

    For support of cooperative development activities

    $5,000
  27. Ia Nutrient Research Educ CouncilDes Moines, IA

    For support of agricultural activities

    $5,000
  28. Sangamon County Farm Bureau FoundatSpringfield, IL

    For support of agricultural activities

    $5,000
  29. SelcasFairbury, IL

    For support of community charitable activities

    $5,000
  30. Southern FS Charitable FoundationMarion, IL

    For support of agricultural activities

    $5,000
  31. Special OlympicsNormal, IL

    For support of community charitable activities

    $5,000
  32. Spoon River College FoundationCanton, IL

    For student scholarships

    $5,000
  33. United Way of Ashland CountyAshland, OH

    For support of community charitable activities

    $5,000
  34. UW FoundationPlatteville, WI

    For student scholarships

    $5,000
  35. Wounded Warrior Project IncJacksonville, FL

    For support of community charitable activities

    $5,000
  36. Highland Community CollegeFreeport, IL

    For student scholarships

    $5,000
  37. University of WimadisonMadison, WI

    For support of education

    $4,500
  38. University Of WisconsinPlattevillePlatteville, WI

    For student scholarships

    $4,500
  39. Des Moines Area CommunityAnkeny, IA

    For student scholarships

    $4,000
  40. Salvation ArmyBloomington, IL

    For support of community charitable activities

    $3,575
  41. Lincoln Land Community CollegeSpringfield, IL

    For student scholarships

    $3,500
  42. Northcentral Technical CollegeWausau, WI

    For support of education

    $3,500
  43. University of WisconsinRiver Falls, WI

    For student scholarships

    $3,500
  44. Illinois Foundation FFASpringfield, IL

    For support of agricultural activities

    $3,100
  45. Hugh Obrien Youth LeadershipNormal, IL

    For support of community charitable activities

    $3,000
  46. Optimist InternationalWinterset, IA

    For support of community charitable activities

    $3,000
  47. Pennsylvania State UniversityState College, PA

    For student scholarships

    $2,630
  48. Pediatric Resource CenterPeoria, IL

    For support of community charitable activities

    $2,500
  49. The Dollywood FoundationSevierville, TN

    For support of community charitable activities

    $2,500
  50. Western Avenue Community CenterBloomington, IL

    For support of community charitable activities

    $2,500
  51. Wisconsin Association of Ag EducatoSauk City, WI

    For support of agricultural activities

    $2,500
  52. Abraham Baldwine Agricultural ColleTiffin, GA

    For support of agricultural education

    $2,000
  53. Algonquin College Perth CampusPerth, Canada

    For student scholarships

    $2,000
  54. All American Junion Show AajsMoweaqua, IL

    For support of community charitable activities

    $2,000
  55. Angelo State UniversitySan Angelo, TX

    For student scholarships

    $2,000
  56. Arizona State UniversityTempe, AZ

    For student scholarships

    $2,000
  57. Blinn CollegeBrenham, TX

    For student scholarships

    $2,000
  58. Carlton UniversityOttawa, Canada

    For student scholarships

    $2,000
  59. Des Moines Area Community CollegeDes Moines, IA

    For student scholarships

    $2,000
  60. Eastern Oklahoma State CollegeWilburton, OK

    For student scholarships

    $2,000
  61. Hartley Community Daycare CenterHartley, IA

    For support of community charitable activities

    $2,000
  62. Hawkeye Community CollegeWaterloo, IA

    For student scholarships

    $2,000
  63. Illinois Central CollegeEast Peoria, IL

    For student scholarships

    $2,000
  64. Illinois State Univ FoundationNormal, IL

    For student scholarships

    $2,000
  65. Illinois State University FinancialNormal, IL

    For student scholarships

    $2,000
  66. John Wood Comm College FndtnQuincy, IL

    For student scholarships

    $2,000
  67. Kansas State UniversityManhattan, KS

    For student scholarships

    $2,000
  68. Kent State UniversityKent, OH

    For student scholarships

    $2,000
  69. Murray State UniversityMurray, KY

    For student scholarships

    $2,000
  70. Northeast Iowa Community CollegePeosta, IA

    For student scholarships

    $2,000
  71. Oklahoma State UniversityStillwater, OK

    For student scholarships

    $2,000
  72. Parkland College FoundationChampaign, IL

    For student scholarships

    $2,000
  73. Penn State UniversityState College, PA

    For student scholarships

    $2,000
  74. Purdue UniversityWest Lafayette, IN

    For student scholarships

    $2,000
  75. Richland CommunityDecatur, IL

    For student scholarships

    $2,000
  76. Seneca PolytechnicEast Toronto, Canada

    For support of agricultural education

    $2,000
  77. Southern Illinois UniversityCarbondale, IL

    For student scholarships

    $2,000
  78. Southwest Wi Tech College FoundatioFennimore, WI

    For student scholarships

    $2,000
  79. Tiffin UniversityTiffin, OH

    For student scholarships

    $2,000
  80. Univeristy of WisconsinplattevillePlatteville, WI

    For student scholarships

    $2,000
  81. University of Guelph Rdge Town AgRidgetown, Canada

    For support of agricultural education

    $2,000
  82. University of IdahoMoscow, ID

    For student scholarships

    $2,000
  83. University of Illinois UrbanaChampaign, IL

    For student scholarships

    $2,000
  84. University of MissouriColumbia, MO

    For student scholarships

    $2,000
  85. University of Northern IowaCedar Falls, IA

    For student scholarships

    $2,000
  86. University of TulsaTulsa, OK

    For student scholarships

    $2,000
  87. University of WaterlooAshburn, VA

    For student scholarships

    $2,000
  88. Wabash Valley College FoundationMount Carmel, IL

    For student scholarships

    $2,000
  89. West Virginia UniversityMorgantown, WV

    For student scholarships

    $2,000
  90. Western Illinois UniversityMacomb, IL

    For student scholarships

    $2,000
  91. York UniversityToronto, Canada

    For student scholarships

    $2,000
  92. Highland Community CollegeFreeport, IL

    For student scholarships

    $2,000
  93. Yahara Pride Farms IncWaunakee, WI

    For support of community charitable activities

    $1,881
  94. Friends of the Calhoun Co FairHardin, IL

    For support of agricultural activities

    $1,804
  95. Joliet Junior CollegeJoliet, IL

    For support of education

    $1,604
  96. Agribusiness Association of IowaDes Moines, IA

    For support of agricultural activities

    $1,500
  97. Butler County Fair AssociationAllison, IA

    For support of agricultural activities

    $1,500
  98. OSU Extension Morrow County 4HMt Gilead, OH

    For support of agricultural activities

    $1,500
  99. South Dakota State Univ FondationBrookings, SD

    For support of community charitable activities

    $1,500
  100. University of Wisconsingreen BayGreen Bay, WI

    For student scholarships

    $1,500
  101. Uwsp Academic Career Advising CtrStevens Point, WI

    For support of community charitable activities

    $1,500
  102. Mechanicsville Fire DepartmemtMechanicsville, IA

    For support of community charitable activities

    $1,250
  103. Bloomington Public LibraryBloomington, IL

    For support of community charitable activities

    $1,000
  104. Heartland FFA Alumni Ag BoostersBloomington, IL

    For support of agricultural activities

    $1,000
  105. Hope Orphan HomeAthens, IL

    For support of community charitable activities

    $1,000
  106. IARC 501C3 of IL AgriWomenOttawa, IL

    For support of agricultural leadership activities

    $1,000
  107. Junior Achievement of the HeartlandMoline, IL

    For support of education

    $1,000
  108. Ohio Agribusiness AssociationColumbus, OH

    For support of agricultural activities

    $1,000
  109. Shankapotamus NFP DBA Keg GroveBloomington, IL

    For support of community charitable activities

    $1,000
  110. St Clair County Farm Bureau FNDTNBelleville, IL

    For support of agricultural activities

    $1,000
  111. Will County Threshermens AssocMorris, IL

    For support of community charitable activities

    $1,000
  112. Future Farmers of America and ItsCharleston, WV

    For support of agricultural leadership activities

    $833
  113. Kentucky FFA FoundationFlemingsburg, KY

    For support of agricultural leadership activities

    $833
  114. MD FFA FoundationEldersburg, MD

    For support of agricultural leadership activities

    $833
  115. NC Agricultural Foundation IncRaleigh, NC

    For support of agricultural activities

    $833
  116. South Carolina FFA AssociationClemson, SC

    For support of agricultural leadership activities

    $833
  117. Virginia FFA Foundation IncWeyers Cave, VA

    For support of agricultural leadership activities

    $833
  118. Auburn Labor Day PicnicNew Berlin, IL

    For support of community charitable activities

    $500
  119. Oakdale Elementary PTONormal, IL

    For support of education

    $500
  120. Unit 5 Educational FoundationNormal, IL

    For support of education

    $500
  121. Western Technical CollegeLa Crosse, WI

    For student scholarships

    $500
  122. Wisconsin Farm Bureau FederationMadison, WI

    For support of agricultural activities

    $419
  123. Home Sweet Home Ministries IncBloomington, IL

    For support of community charitable activities

    $350
  124. Prairieland Elementary PieceNormal, IL

    For support of community charitable activities

    $350
  125. LifebridgeSt Louis, MO

    For support of community charitable activities

    $300
  126. Blairstown Firemans AssociationBlairstown, IA

    For support of community charitable activities

    $250
  127. Breakthrough T1DNew York, NY

    For support of community charitable activities

    $250
  128. Christian Life AcademyHopedale, IL

    For support of community charitable activities

    $250
  129. District 87 BHS BaseballBloomington, IL

    For support of education

    $250
  130. Hambrick FoundationSt Petersburg, FL

    For support of community charitable activities

    $250
  131. International Prep AcademyChampaign, IL

    For support of community charitable activities

    $250
  132. Mark Linder Walk for the MindPeoria, IL

    For support of community charitable activities

    $250
  133. Yahara Community Club IncEdgerton, WI

    For support of community charitable activities

    $250
  134. Eastview Christian ChurchNormal, IL

    For support of community charitable activities

    $200
  135. FIT2SERVE IncMattoon, IL

    For support of community charitable activities

    $200
  136. Hoopeston Animal Rescue TeamHoopeston, IL

    For support of community charitable activities

    $200
  137. Illinois Foundation Future FarmersSpringfield, IL

    For support of agricultural leadership activities

    $200
  138. Mahometseymour FFAMahomet, IL

    For support of agricultural leadership activities

    $200
  139. St Louis Childrens HospitalSt Louis, MO

    For support of community charitable activities

    $200
  140. Waverly Child Care and PreschoolWaverly, IA

    For support of community charitable activities

    $200
  141. Friends of the Bellevue PoolBellevue, IA

    For support of community charitable activities

    $150
  142. McLean County Fair AssnBloomington, IL

    For support of community charitable activities

    $150
  143. National MS SocietyNew York, NY

    For support of community charitable activities

    $150
  144. Ronald McDonald House CharitiesRochester, MN

    For support of community charitable activities

    $150
  145. Translational Pulmonary andLong Beach, CA

    For support of community charitable activities

    $150
  146. Cornerstone Christian AcademyBloomington, IL

    For support of education

    $100
  147. Delmar Volunteer Fire DeptDelmar, IA

    For support of community charitable activities

    $100
  148. Lifelong AccessNormal, IL

    For support of community charitable activities

    $100
  149. Mary McKee Educ Fund 4H House AssoSt Joseph, IL

    For support of agricultural activities

    $100
  150. Mid Central Community Action IncBloomington, IL

    For support of community charitable activities

    $100
  151. Tim Tebow Foundation IncJacksonville, FL

    For support of community charitable activities

    $75
  152. Anamosa Area Ambulance ServiceAnamosa, IA

    For support of community charitable activities

    $50
  153. Andrew Volunteer Fireman IncClinton, IA

    For support of community charitable activities

    $50
  154. Andrew Volunteer Firemen IncAndrew, IA

    For support of community charitable activities

    $50
  155. Bellevue EMS FoundationBellevue, IA

    For support of community charitable activities

    $50
  156. Bellevue Knights of ColumbusBellevue, IA

    For support of community charitable activities

    $50
  157. Cedar Ridge Rocket Boosters PTOBloomington, IL

    For support of community charitable activities

    $50
  158. Comet Gridiron ClubCharles City, IA

    For support of community charitable activities

    $50
  159. Friends of Bellevue Public LibraryBellevue, IA

    For support of community charitable activities

    $50
  160. Friends of Bellevue State Park IncBellevue, IA

    For support of community charitable activities

    $50
  161. Girls on the Run of Central IllinoiSpringfield, IL

    For support of community charitable activities

    $50
  162. Helping Hannahs Heart FoundationBettendorf, IA

    For support of community charitable activities

    $50
  163. Heyworth Org of Parents EducatorHeyworth, IL

    For support of community charitable activities

    $50
  164. Hospice of Jackson County IncMaquoketa, IA

    For support of community charitable activities

    $50
  165. Jackson County EMS AssociationMaquoketa, IA

    For support of community charitable activities

    $50
  166. Maquoketa Athletic Boosters IncMaquoketa, IA

    For support of community charitable activities

    $50
  167. Maui United WayKahului, HI

    For support of community charitable activities

    $50
  168. Prairie Pride Food Pantry IncArlington, WI

    For support of community charitable activities

    $50
  169. St Jude Childrens Research HospitaMemphis, TN

    For support of community charitable activities

    $50
  170. Tri Valley Community School DistricDowns, IL

    For support of community charitable activities

    $50
  171. Wapsi Bottom Sports Club IncOxford JCT, IA

    For support of community charitable activities

    $50

Where the money goes

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

  1. Youth development4 grants $176,00049% of the total
  2. Food and agriculture3 grants $66,55018% of the total
  3. Education15 grants $51,62714% of the total
  4. Community development2 grants $25,5007% of the total
  5. Human services6 grants $12,6834% of the total
  6. Arts and culture1 grant $10,0003% of the total
  7. 9 other causes21 grants $19,8065% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Illinois70 grants $517,433
  2. Iowa34 grants $137,627
  3. Indiana2 grants $102,800
  4. Wisconsin16 grants $76,100
  5. Missouri4 grants $57,500
  6. Pennsylvania3 grants $28,630
  7. Maryland3 grants $26,083
  8. Alabama1 grant $20,000
  9. Ohio5 grants $11,500
  10. Georgia2 grants $8,000

Officers, directors and trustees

8 people as filed

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

  • Bradley DrakeDirector Hours 0Pay $0
  • Karmy KaysDirector Hours 0Pay $0
  • Matthew LurkinsDirector Hours 0Pay $0
  • Jeff LynchDirector Hours 0Pay $0
  • Mark WeilbacherDirector Hours 0Pay $0
  • Mark OrrDirector Hours 0Pay $0
  • Ashley McClintockDirector Hours 0Pay $0
  • Mark HansenSecretary Hours 0Pay $0

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