De Groot Foundation
De Groot Foundation is a private foundation based in Long Beach, California. In 2024, it reported 17 grants totaling $682,985, with most grant dollars going to recipients in California.
De Groot Foundation at a glance
In short: De Groot Foundation gave $683K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $40K), mostly in California. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $682,985
- +706.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- -5.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $40,176
- +753.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,950
- Total assets
- $1,469,255
- +1018.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (5 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (96% 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 De Groot Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2370 Grand Ave, Long Beach, CA 90815
Phone: (562) 592-0111
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who De Groot Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Valley Christian Schools ($608K). Together the top 10 received $678K.
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 73 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 3% to recipients in Michigan. The filing also reports shares of 0% each for recipients in Virginia, Washington, and Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is De Groot Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 17 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $55K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 71% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 285% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $85K (2023) to $683K (2024). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $683K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Christian Schools Cerritos, CA | As Needed | $608,050 |
| Emmanuel Reformed Church Paramount, CA | As Needed | $18,500 |
| Westmont College Santa Barbara, CA | As Needed | $10,000 |
| Calvin University Grand Rapids, MI | As Needed | $10,000 |
| Partners Worldwide Grand Rapids, MI | As Needed | $10,000 |
| Salem Christian Home Chino, CA | As Needed | $9,500 |
| Artesia Christian Artesia, CA | As Needed | $4,000 |
| World Help Forest, VA | As Needed | $3,000 |
| World Vision Federal Way, WA | As Needed | $2,950 |
| Rosewood Church Bellflower, CA | As Needed | $2,285 |
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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 | $1,469,255 | $2,023,512 | $685,600 | $682,985 | 17 | $682,985 | $21,512 | $11,034 |
| 2023 | $131,343 | $42,800 | $86,274 | $84,711 | 18 | $84,711 | $42,800 | $6,967 |
| 2022 | $174,817 | $18,674 | $348,107 | $348,047 | 16 | $348,047 | $13,174 | $16,539 |
| 2021 | $504,250 | $25,320 | $180,785 | $177,200 | 11 | $177,200 | $21,735 | $25,367 |
| 2020 | $659,715 | $31,017 | $85,916 | $85,856 | 11 | — | $26,017 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, De Groot Foundation reported a distributable amount of $11K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. Valley Christian Schools describes its mission as providing K–12 education grounded in Christian values; Westmont College describes itself as a Christian liberal arts college; and Calvin University says it equips students as “Christ’s agents of renewal.” Partners Worldwide describes its work as connecting business and professional people in partnerships focused on business growth and job creation.
Other grantees describe work in humanitarian relief and development: World Help says it serves physical and spiritual needs in impoverished communities, while World Vision describes its work with children, families, and communities to address poverty and injustice. Bethany Christian Services describes providing social services to protect children, empower youth, and strengthen families. Alliance Defending Freedom describes its work as advancing the right to live and speak the truth through law, policy, and public advocacy.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $682,985 across 17 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $608,050, with a median grant of $2,950. The filing lists grant purposes as “AS NEEDED.”
The largest 2024 grant was $608,050 to Valley Christian Schools. Other notable grants were $18,500 to Emmanuel Reformed Church, $10,000 each to Westmont College, Calvin University, and Partners Worldwide, and $9,500 to Salem Christian Home. The foundation also gave $4,000 to Artesia Christian, $3,000 to World Help, $2,950 to World Vision, and $2,285 to Rosewood Church.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Egbert J De Groot as president and treasurer; Kathleen R De Groot, Ted De Groot, and Karin Leffler as vice presidents and directors; and Curtis De Groot as secretary and director.
De Groot Foundation is led by Egbert J. De Groot, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Egbert J. De Groot
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Curtis De Groot
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karin Leffler
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen R. De Groot
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ted De Groot
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
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 De Groot Foundation
How much does De Groot Foundation give each year?
De Groot Foundation gave $683K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $85K across 18 grants.
What is De Groot Foundation's typical grant size?
De Groot Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,950, and its average grant was $40,176, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from De Groot Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does De Groot Foundation give grants?
De Groot Foundation gives mostly in California: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Rapids, MI (3 grants).
Does De Groot Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on De Groot Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "As Needed" (17 grants).
Who are De Groot Foundation's largest grantees?
De Groot Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Valley Christian Schools ($608,050), Emmanuel Reformed Church ($18,500) and Westmont College ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is De Groot Foundation?
De Groot Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $683K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does De Groot Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from De Groot Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 De Groot Foundation's EIN?
De Groot Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1655517. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does De Groot Foundation 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). De Groot Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/de-groot-foundation-morg_40824cfe9b6f48e3aac7a37fd3bc3745
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