Gardner Grout Foundation
The Gardner Grout Foundation is a private foundation based in Reno, Nevada. Its 2023 filing is marked as a final return, indicating that the foundation has terminated or is winding down.
Gardner Grout Foundation at a glance
In short: Gardner Grout Foundation gave $55.8M across 3 grants in 2023 (avg $18.6M), mostly in California. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $55,805,556
- +1664.5% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 3
- -97.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $18,601,852
- +58716.4% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $18,601,852
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Gardner Grout Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 50 West Liberty Street Suite 650, Reno, NV 89501-2408
Phone: (800) 421-9865
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gardner Grout Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was GK Grout Foundation ($18.6M). Together the top 3 received $55.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
362 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 304 grants of 362 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All three listed grants in filing year 2023 went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Gardner Grout Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1960% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $2.6M (2021) to $55.8M (2023). In 2023 it made 3 grants totaling $55.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GK Grout Foundation South Pasadena, CA | General Support | $18,601,852 |
| Quinn Hill Foundation San Francisco, CA | General Support | $18,601,852 |
| The Malou Foundation South Pasadena, CA | General Support | $18,601,852 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $95,877 | $56,058,781 | $55,805,556 | 3 | $55,931,777 | — | $7,362 |
| 2022 | $42,982,231 | $1,841,120 | $3,911,180 | $3,162,700 | 100 | $3,418,902 | $1,345,947 | $2,888,519 |
| 2021 | $45,159,236 | $3,628,309 | $3,207,593 | $2,649,500 | 135 | $2,829,932 | $3,261,056 | $3,261,200 |
| 2020 | $44,721,641 | $3,909,054 | $3,188,759 | $2,709,500 | 124 | — | $3,595,044 | $2,854,904 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gardner Grout Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2023, the foundation reported three grants totaling $55,805,556. Each grant was $18,601,852. Recipients were GK Grout Foundation in South Pasadena, Quinn Hill Foundation in San Francisco, and The Malou Foundation in South Pasadena; each received general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Capital Bank Trust, L G Brigham and E B Huyck, and C B Markovich and L B Hambleton as co-trustees.
Gardner Grout Foundation's 2023 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
C B Markovich and L B Hambleton
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$82K (2020) → $0 (2023)
Capital Bank Trust
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$58K (2020) → $0 (2023)
L G Brigham and E B Huyck
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$82K (2020) → $0 (2023)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $82K, to L G Brigham and E B Huyck (Co-Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Gardner Grout Foundation
How much does Gardner Grout Foundation give each year?
Gardner Grout Foundation gave $55.8M across 3 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $3.2M across 100 grants.
What is Gardner Grout Foundation's typical grant size?
Gardner Grout Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $18,601,852, and its average grant was $18,601,852, across 3 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Gardner Grout Foundation give grants?
Gardner Grout Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were South Pasadena, CA (2 grants).
Does Gardner Grout Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Gardner Grout Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
How do I apply for a grant from Gardner Grout Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Gardner Grout Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Gardner Grout Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Gardner Grout Foundation's EIN?
Gardner Grout Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-7106955. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does Gardner Grout 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 12, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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