David F & Margaret T Grohne
The David F. and Margaret T. Grohne Family Foundation is a private family foundation established in 1995 and granted charitable status in January 1996. Based in Western Springs, Illinois, the foundation operates as an independent grantmaking organization focused on philanthropic giving across multiple subject areas and geographic regions.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$13.5M
+31.4% YoY
Grant Count
42
+5.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$322K
+25.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not maintain a publicly disclosed mission statement. However, its grantmaking priorities include:
- Environment and biodiversity
- Wildlife conservation
- Health and diseases/conditions
- Human services
- Philanthropy and grantmaking
Grantmaking
The foundation does not stipulate formal application deadlines and has no confirmed deadline requirements. The foundation accepts proposals on a continuous basis. Interested applicants are advised to contact the foundation directly for submission guidelines.
Grant Range
$50,000–$500,000+
Average Grant
Approximately $257,000
Review Cycle
and has no confirmed deadline requirements. The foundation accepts proposals on a continuous basis. Interested applicants are advised to contact the foundation directly for submission guidelines.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports initiatives across the United States, with particular activity in major metropolitan areas including Chicago, New York, and Denver. Funding extends to multiple states including Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, North Dakota, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Wyoming.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $161,690,077
- Total giving: $13,505,400
- Annual expenses: Approximately $13.5 million
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $158,406,222
- Total revenue: $10,853,311
- Total expenses: $11,184,796
The foundation has demonstrated consistent asset growth, increasing from $46.8 million in 2011 to over $161 million by 2024.
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| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
190 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- David Grohne – President
- Margaret Grohne – Vice President
- Jeffrey Grohne – Director
All leadership team members serve on a voluntary basis without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID GROHNE | PRESIDENT | 0.1 | — |
| MARGARET GROHNE | VP | 0.1 | — |
| JEFFREY GROHNE | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| PATRICIA TASSONE | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| JENNIFER HUBER | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 4908 Lawn Avenue Western Springs, IL 60558-1731
Telephone: 708-496-0380
The foundation does not maintain a public website, email address, or other publicly listed contact methods beyond its mailing address and phone number.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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