Garland E Groh Foundation Inc
Garland E Groh Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Hagerstown, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 7 grants totaling $50K.
Garland E Groh Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Garland E Groh Foundation Inc gave $50K across 7 grants in 2022 (avg $7K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $49,500
- Grants made (2022)
- 7
- Average grant
- $7,071
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Primary geography
- Maryland (60% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Garland E Groh Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Hagerstown Community Concert Assn ($13K). Together the top 6 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Garland E Groh Foundation Inc gives
- In 2022 it paid out 208% of 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2020) to $50K (2022). In 2022 it made 7 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown Community Concert Assn Hagerstown, MD | General Funds | $12,500 |
| Maryland Symphony Orchestra Hagerstown, MD | General Funds | $10,000 |
| WVU Foundation Morgantown, WV | General Funds | $10,000 |
| Washington High School Charles Town, WV | Soccer Program | $7,500 |
| Washington County Historical Societ Hagerstown, MD | General Funds | $5,000 |
| Washington High School Charles Town, WV | Football Program | $2,500 |
| Barbara Ingram School for the Arts Hagerstown, MD | General Funds | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $25,088 | $103,903 | $49,500 | 7 | $55,942 | $26,887 |
| 2021 | $220,298 | $21,631 | $43,124 | — | — | — | $27,018 |
| 2020 | $228,506 | $20,555 | $40,648 | $3,000 | 1 | — | $26,816 |
| 2019 | $248,599 | $21,508 | $30,614 | — | — | — | $1,634 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Garland E Groh Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $27K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Garland E Groh Foundation Inc's 2022 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Stephen V. Groh Sr.
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katharine Groh Fitzsimmons
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Vincent R. Groh (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "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 Garland E Groh Foundation Inc
How much does Garland E Groh Foundation Inc give each year?
Garland E Groh Foundation Inc gave $50K across 7 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Garland E Groh Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Garland E Groh Foundation Inc's median grant in 2022 was $7,500, and its average grant was $7,071, across 7 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Garland E Groh Foundation Inc give grants?
Garland E Groh Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was West Virginia (40%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hagerstown, MD (4 grants) and Charles Town, WV (2 grants).
Does Garland E Groh Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 71% of Garland E Groh Foundation Inc's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Garland E Groh Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Garland E Groh Foundation Inc's largest 2022 grantees include Hagerstown Community Concert Assn ($12,500), Maryland Symphony Orchestra ($10,000) and WVU Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How much is Garland E Groh Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Garland E Groh Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $27K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Garland E Groh Foundation Inc's EIN?
Garland E Groh Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6060827. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 16, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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