GF Foundation
GF Foundation is a private foundation, based in Charlottesville, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $31K in total assets.
GF Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $30,950
- -85.7% vs 2022
- Revenue (2023)
- $-184,900
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who GF Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How GF Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out 9% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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
In 2021 it made 7 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hatch Development Corp Chicago, IL | General Purposes of Donee | $3,405 |
| Capital Area Food Bank Washington, DC | General Purposes of Donee | $1,905 |
| Erin's Farm Hobart, IN | General Purposes of Donee | $1,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Charlottesville, VA | General Purposes of Donee | $1,500 |
| East Texas Food Bank Tyler, TX | General Purposes of Donee | $1,000 |
| Friendship Place Washington, DC | General Purposes of Donee | $700 |
| American Fox Terrier Association Newport News, VA | General Purposes of Donee | $200 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $30,950 | $-184,900 | — | — | — | — | $2,283 |
| 2022 | $215,850 | — | $975 | — | — | $975 | $10,679 |
| 2021 | $216,825 | $30,482 | $21,657 | $10,210 | 7 | $21,657 | $10,679 |
| 2020 | $208,000 | $208,000 | — | — | — | — | $10,244 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, GF Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
GF Foundation is led by James G. Groninger, Board Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
James G. Groninger
Board Chairman
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elisabeth Groninger
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
J. Hunter Groninger
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine R. Groninger
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about GF Foundation
How large is GF Foundation?
GF Foundation reported $31K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does GF Foundation operate?
GF Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Texas, Virginia.
How much is GF Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, GF Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is GF Foundation's EIN?
GF Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3998710. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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