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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 38-7194349

The Grimm Foundation

A private foundation in Waymart, PA. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 109 grants and $384,120 paid in grants.

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

Accepts applications

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

Contact
Robert C Grimm
PO Box 172
Waymart, PA 18472
(570) 488-6660
Form and materials
Name, address, purpose.
Deadlines
By 12/31
Restrictions
None.

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2025

    $384,120

    Grants listed
    109
    Assets, end of year
    $2,150,701
  • Tax year 2024

    $399,260

    Grants listed
    129
    Assets, end of year
    $2,071,025
  • Tax year 2023

    $371,209

    Grants listed
    140
    Assets, end of year
    $2,056,151
  • Tax year 2022

    $225,820

    Grants listed
    139
    Assets, end of year
    $1,924,847
  • Tax year 2021

    $271,065

    Grants listed
    117
    Assets, end of year
    $146,645
  • Tax year 2020

    $236,129

    Grants listed
    113
    Assets, end of year
    $117,173
  • Tax year 2019

    $202,053

    Grants listed
    108
    Assets, end of year
    $92,555
  • Tax year 2018

    $201,620

    Grants listed
    114
    Assets, end of year
    $114,429

Grants paid in 2025

109 grants, largest first

As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.

  1. Camp FreedomCarbondale, PA

    Support-military/first responders

    $81,050
  2. Jdseam Giving LLC Ser BJacksonville Beach, FL

    SCH k-1, EIN 92-1229976

    $64,350
  3. New PATH NowHouston, TX

    Support christian beliefs-teenagers

    $48,000
  4. Operation Military Lift LLC Ser BAtlantic Beach, FL

    SCH k-1, EIN 92-1264639

    $34,650
  5. Catholic Foundation Diocese of ScrantonScranton, PA

    Endowment fund for catholic SS

    $20,000
  6. WVFC Endowment FundHonesdale, PA

    Endowment fund

    $20,000
  7. Racing with Jesus MinistriesTolland, CT

    Support ministry to racing community

    $13,000
  8. Waymart ChurchWaymart, PA

    Support local church/educ programs

    $11,100
  9. Wayne Memorial Health FoundationHonesdale, PA

    Support local hospital/medical needs

    $10,100
  10. Individual

    Financial support-death of child

    $5,000
  11. Individual

    Financial support-death of spouse

    $5,000
  12. American Pastors NetworkElverson, PA

    Support church/christian teachings

    $5,000
  13. FlagColleyville, TX

    Support for civics education

    $5,000
  14. Waymart Volunteer Fire CompanyWaymart, PA

    Fin'l support-local fire department

    $4,600
  15. Wayne County Public LibraryHonesdale, PA

    Support of local library

    $3,100
  16. NycrpdYork, PA

    Support families of fallen officers

    $3,000
  17. Individual

    Financial support-medical expenses

    $2,500
  18. Community Strategies GroupBloomsburg, PA

    Better quality of life in local comm

    $2,500
  19. United Neighborhood CenterScranton, PA

    Support local low-income families

    $2,000
  20. Keystone MissionWilkes Barre, PA

    Provide food/clothing to the needy

    $1,270
  21. The Salvation Army Ladore Conference CenterWaymart, PA

    Support of local families in need

    $1,200
  22. Calvary United Methodist ChurchWaymart, PA

    Support church/christian teachings

    $1,100
  23. Individual

    Support for local missions

    $1,000
  24. Individual

    Support global mission trips

    $1,000
  25. Individual

    Financial support-medical expenses

    $1,000
  26. Individual

    Financial support-medical expenses

    $1,000
  27. Individual

    Financial support-medical expenses

    $1,000
  28. Individual

    Financial support-medical expenses

    $1,000
  29. Individual

    Financial support-medical expenses

    $1,000
  30. Individual

    Financial support-deaths in family

    $1,000
  31. Individual

    Financial support-house fire

    $1,000
  32. Individual

    Financial support-medical expenses

    $1,000
  33. Individual

    Financial support-medical expenses

    $1,000
  34. Bethel WoodsLiberty, NY

    Support local arts, comm programs

    $1,000
  35. Canaan Bible ChapelLake Ariel, PA

    Support local church, educ programs

    $1,000
  36. Peckville Assembly of GodBlakely, PA

    Support of local church programs

    $1,000
  37. Pennsylvanians for Human LifeScranton, PA

    Support human life

    $1,000
  38. Richard Utegg Endowment FundWaymart, PA

    Support local fire company

    $1,000
  39. Ronald McDonald House of ScrantonScranton, PA

    Fin'l support-facility improvements

    $1,000
  40. South Clinton Baptist ChurchLake Ariel, PA

    Support church/christian teachings

    $1,000
  41. Spruce LakeCanadensis, PA

    Support childrens ministry camp

    $1,000
  42. Trehab CenterMontrose, PA

    Support drug/alcohol add/recovery

    $1,000
  43. Ugift Schwab 529 PlanShawnee Mission, KS

    Support of students' 529 plans

    $1,000
  44. Hope Ministries IncKenoza Lake, NY

    Support of local homeless/needy

    $885
  45. Wayne County Community FoundationHonesdale, PA

    Support local needs for growth

    $750
  46. Wayne County Food PantryHonesdale, PA

    Financial support - local food PRGM

    $650
  47. Carbondale YMCACarbondale, PA

    Support local activities at YMCA

    $600
  48. St Francis of Assisi KitchenScranton, PA

    Food for the homeless and needy

    $600
  49. Option Women's CenterScranton, PA

    Financial support-women's health

    $535
  50. Individual

    Financial support-death in family

    $500
  51. Individual

    Financial support-death of spouse

    $500
  52. Individual

    Financial support-medical expenses

    $500
  53. Canaan Christian AcademyLake Ariel, PA

    Support local christian school/educ

    $500
  54. Chron's & Colitis FoundationNew York, NY

    Support medical research

    $500
  55. Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife SanctuarWhite Mills, PA

    Support wildlife preservation

    $500
  56. Endless Mountain Health SystemsMontrose, PA

    Support local hospital/medical needs

    $500
  57. Human Resources CenterHonesdale, PA

    Support mental/physical handicaps

    $500
  58. Mariejohn T Howe Mem ScholarshipDunmore, PA

    Support of scholarship fund

    $500
  59. Nitro Elementary SchoolNitro, WV

    Support elemenary education

    $500
  60. St Josephs Center FoundationDunmore, PA

    Support for disabled children/adults

    $500
  61. St Mary's ChurchWaymart, PA

    Support church/christian teachings

    $500
  62. The Carbondale ChurchWaymart, PA

    Support local church/educ programs

    $500
  63. United Methodist Homes FoundationBinghamton, NY

    Support of senior living campuses

    $500
  64. Victory JunctionRandleman, NC

    Support children w/ terminal illness

    $500
  65. Wayne County Historical SocietyHonesdale, PA

    Support of historical preservation

    $500
  66. WRGN RadioHunlock Creek, PA

    Support christian values thru radio

    $500
  67. Dessin Animal ShelterHonesdale, PA

    Provide food & shelter-homeless pets

    $450
  68. Individual

    Financial support-robbery

    $400
  69. St Jude Childrens Research HospitalMemphis, TN

    Support-childrens medical research

    $350
  70. Child Evangelism FellowshipHonesdale, PA

    Support christian beliefs-children

    $250
  71. D&H Rail TrailUnion Dale, PA

    Preservation of rail road trails

    $250
  72. Highlights FoundationMilanville, PA

    Support childrens' education

    $250
  73. Honesdale Community ChurchHonesdale, PA

    Support local church/educ programs

    $250
  74. Newburyport Elks ClubNewburyport, MA

    Support of neighborhood/community

    $250
  75. Pancreatic Cancer FoundationHagerstown, MD

    Support pancreatic cancer research

    $250
  76. Smith Hill United Methodist ChurchHonesdale, PA

    Support local church/educ programs

    $250
  77. Sterling United Methodist ChurchSterling, PA

    Support local church/educ programs

    $250
  78. The Bianca Beck Memorial FoundationHonesdale, PA

    Support-organ donation awareness

    $250
  79. The Sordoni FoundationKingston, PA

    Supporting local community

    $250
  80. VipHonesdale, PA

    Fin'l support-victims domestic viol

    $250
  81. Hospice of the Sacred HeartDunmore, PA

    Support for families at end of life

    $200
  82. Pleasant Mount Public LibraryPleasant Mt, PA

    Support - local library

    $200
  83. Wayne Memorial HospitalHonesdale, PA

    Support local hospital

    $200
  84. Wayne County Children's ChristmasHonesdale, PA

    Support of childrens' xmas programs

    $150
  85. Alzheimer's AssociationChicago, IL

    Alzheimer research/support

    $100
  86. American Legion Post 610Mayfield, PA

    Support for service members

    $100
  87. Ascension ChurchForest City, PA

    Support local church/educ programs

    $100
  88. Browndale Fire CompanyForest City, PA

    Support local fire company

    $100
  89. Christ Episcopal ChurchForest City, PA

    Support local church/educ programs

    $100
  90. Cold Spring ChapelHonesdale, PA

    Support local church/educ programs

    $100
  91. Crosspoint Bible ChurchHonesdale, PA

    Support local church/educ programs

    $100
  92. Darling CemeteryHonesdale, PA

    Support local cemetery

    $100
  93. Downtown Hershey AssociationHershey, PA

    Betterment of city of hershey pa

    $100
  94. Equinunk Volunteer Fire CompanyEquinunk, PA

    Support local fire company

    $100
  95. GBM FoundationGreensboro, GA

    Support research for glioblastoma

    $100
  96. Griffin Pond Animal ShelterS Abingtn TWP, PA

    Provide food/shelter-homeless pets

    $100
  97. Nebzdoskiwhite Scholarship FundLake Ariel, PA

    Support of scholarship fund

    $100
  98. Our Lady of the Rosary ParishCarbondale, PA

    Support local church/educ programs

    $100
  99. Rock Mountain Bible CampSusquehanna, PA

    Support bible teachings

    $100
  100. Samaritan Hospice Gift ProcessingPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for hospice care

    $100
  101. Scranton Cultural CenterScranton, PA

    Fin'l support-community arts

    $100
  102. Seelyville Volunteer Fire CompanyHonesdale, PA

    Support of local fire company

    $100
  103. Texas Company 4Honesdale, PA

    Support local fire company

    $100
  104. The Waverly Community HouseWaverly, PA

    Support of local culture/community

    $100
  105. Wayne County YMCAHonesdale, PA

    Fin'l support of local YMCA

    $100
  106. Wayne Memorial HospiceHonesdale, PA

    Fin'l support - hospice care

    $100
  107. White Mills Fire Dep'tWhite Mills, PA

    Support local fire department

    $100
  108. Delaware Valley Raptor CenterMilford, PA

    Education&conservation-birds of prey

    $50
  109. Astrazeneca Hope Lodge of Acs-PhilaCheltenham, PA

    Fin SPPRT- lodging for cancer PTS

    $30

Where the money goes

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

  1. Health6 grants $11,50048% of the total
  2. Disaster relief and public safety3 grants $4,80020% of the total
  3. Housing and shelter2 grants $3,77016% of the total
  4. Human services3 grants $1,6007% of the total
  5. Philanthropy and grantmaking2 grants $1,0004% of the total
  6. Youth development1 grant $5002% of the total
  7. 5 other causes7 grants $7503% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Pennsylvania74 grants $187,785
  2. Florida2 grants $99,000
  3. Texas2 grants $53,000
  4. Connecticut1 grant $13,000
  5. New York4 grants $2,885
  6. Kansas1 grant $1,000
  7. North Carolina1 grant $500
  8. West Virginia1 grant $500
  9. Tennessee1 grant $350
  10. Massachusetts1 grant $250

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

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

  • Robert C GrimmTRUSTEE Hours 0Pay $0
  • Karla D GrimmTRUSTEE Hours 0Pay $0
  • Megan SpauldingTRUSTEE Hours 0Pay $0

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