Alice Busch Gronewaldt Foundation Inc
The Alice Busch Gronewaldt Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2024, it made grants to organizations supporting education, youth development, family services, religious outreach, and arts and cultural heritage.
Alice Busch Gronewaldt Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Alice Busch Gronewaldt Foundation Inc gave $611K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $31K), top state New York. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $611,000
- +26.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- -23.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $30,550
- +63.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $6,705,848
- -1.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (4 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (36% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Alice Busch Gronewaldt Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Landmark954 Lexington Ave 124, New York, NY 10021
Phone: (212) 794-6060
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Alice Busch Gronewaldt Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Indian Mountain School ($171K). Together the top 10 received $561K.
Grant Size Distribution
166 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 152 grants of 166 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars by recipient state were reported as 36% to New York, 29% to Connecticut, 24% to Florida, 5% to Massachusetts, and 4% to Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Alice Busch Gronewaldt Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 20 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $34K. How we count
Medians: $18K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 65% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+19%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 135% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $462K (2022) to $611K (2024). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $611K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Mountain School Lakeville, CT | For educational programs at a private school and scholarships. | $171,000 |
| Millbrook School Millbrook, NY | For educational programs, scholarships, and development of secondary education. | $125,000 |
| Hoosac School Hoosick, NY | For secondary education programs and scholarships at a private boarding school. | $80,000 |
| Rosarian Academy West Palm Beach, FL | For Catholic Education Programs, Scholarships, and Student Development. | $50,000 |
| Family Centers Inc Somerville, MA | For family support services, including counseling, education, and crisis intervention. | $30,000 |
| Helping Hands Ministries Inc Sarasota, FL | To assist individuals who are "down & out and to spread the gospel | $30,000 |
| Palm Beach County Youth for Christ West Palm Beach, FL | For Christian Youth Outreach Programs and Community Engagement. | $30,000 |
| PCA Mission to North America Lawrenceville, GA | For Support of Church Planting and Vitality. | $25,000 |
| Fenimore Art Museum Cooperstown, NY | For preserving and promoting American art and cultural heritage. | $10,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | For providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,705,848 | $608,673 | $698,635 | $611,000 | 20 | $611,000 | $528,608 | $451,605 |
| 2023 | $6,794,338 | $289,929 | $870,022 | $485,100 | 26 | $485,100 | $239,323 | $419,932 |
| 2022 | $7,076,372 | $-38,331 | $552,783 | $461,960 | 39 | $461,960 | $18,841 | $444,220 |
| 2021 | $10,122,751 | $2,088,926 | $2,653,454 | $513,200 | 34 | $513,200 | $2,038,465 | $507,310 |
| 2020 | $7,406,072 | $390,721 | $941,720 | $516,500 | 47 | — | $352,531 | $446,396 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alice Busch Gronewaldt Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $452K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2024 grants included support for educational programs and scholarships at private schools, Christian youth outreach, family support services, church planting, and the preservation and promotion of American art and cultural heritage.
Grantees describe their own work in varied ways. Indian Mountain School says it provides education to pre-K through ninth-grade day and boarding students. Millbrook School says it prepares students for college and lives of meaning and consequence, while Hoosac School describes its approach as educating students academically, athletically, socially, and spiritually. Family Centers says its mission is to empower children, adults, families, and communities. Fenimore Art Museum says it preserves, engages, and educates by connecting people to shared cultural heritage.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 20 grants totaling $611,000. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $171,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest awards were $171,000 to Indian Mountain School, $125,000 to Millbrook School, and $80,000 to Hoosac School, for educational programs and scholarships. Other notable grants included $50,000 to Rosarian Academy for Catholic education programs, scholarships, and student development; $30,000 each to Family Centers and Helping Hands Ministries; and $25,000 to PCA Mission to North America for church planting and vitality.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Louis B Hager Jr. as president; Mary Thomas and Alice Holbrook as directors; Andrew Regan as director and secretary; and Manley Caldwell as assistant secretary.
Alice Busch Gronewaldt Foundation Inc is led by Louis B. Hager Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Louis B. Hager Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Alice Holbrook
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Andrew Regan
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mary Thomas
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Manley Caldwell
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Alice Busch Gronewaldt Foundation Inc
How much does Alice Busch Gronewaldt Foundation Inc give each year?
Alice Busch Gronewaldt Foundation Inc gave $611K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $485K across 26 grants.
What is Alice Busch Gronewaldt Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Alice Busch Gronewaldt Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $30,550, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Alice Busch Gronewaldt Foundation Inc that year got $17K on average.
Where does Alice Busch Gronewaldt Foundation Inc give grants?
Alice Busch Gronewaldt Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Connecticut (29%) and Florida (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were West Palm Beach, FL (6 grants), Cooperstown, NY (2 grants) and Palm Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does Alice Busch Gronewaldt Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Alice Busch Gronewaldt Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Alice Busch Gronewaldt Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Alice Busch Gronewaldt Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Indian Mountain School ($171,000), Millbrook School ($125,000) and Hoosac School ($80,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Alice Busch Gronewaldt Foundation Inc?
Alice Busch Gronewaldt Foundation Inc reported $6.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $611K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $452K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Alice Busch Gronewaldt Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s 2024 grants included support for educational programs and scholarships at private schools, Christian youth outreach, family support services, church planting, and the preservation and promotion of American art and cultural heritage. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Alice Busch Gronewaldt Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Alice Busch Gronewaldt Foundation Inc's EIN?
Alice Busch Gronewaldt Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0212289. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Alice Busch Gronewaldt Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
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