Grabe Family Foundation Inc
Grabe Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 grants supported organizations including schools, a public-space association, a community center, an outdoor education organization, and an animal rescue.
Grabe Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Grabe Family Foundation Inc gave $337K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Massachusetts. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $336,886
- +165.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- +38.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,475
- +91.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $5,083,144
- +21.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (7 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (62% 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 Grabe Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Grabe Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Brimmer & May School ($125K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $298K.
Grant Size Distribution
115 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 113 grants of 115 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Massachusetts received 62% of grant dollars, followed by Connecticut (15%), Michigan (8%), Maryland (6%), and New York (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Grabe Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 24 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 42% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 147% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 161% of 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 $122K (2020) to $337K (2024). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $337K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brimmer & May School Chestnut Hill, MA | Building Our Tomorrow Campaign | $100,000 |
| Brimmer & May School Chestnut Hill, MA | Annual Fund | $25,000 |
| Esplanade Association Inc Boston, MA | Funds for the Charlesbank landing on the Esplanade | $25,000 |
| New Canaan Country School Inc New Canaan, CT | Charitable Event | $25,000 |
| The Kingsley Montessori School Inc Boston, MA | Annual Fund | $25,000 |
| Hill House Incorporated Boston, MA | Annual Fund | $20,000 |
| Outward Bound Inc Baltimore, MD | Charitable Event | $20,000 |
| Hands Helping Paws White Lake, MI | General & Unrestricted | $17,500 |
| Landmark School Inc Prides Crossing, MA | Annual Fund | $15,000 |
| Sterling House Community Center Inc Stratford, CT | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
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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 | $5,083,144 | $1,246,163 | $365,227 | $336,886 | 25 | $355,869 | $243,060 | $221,118 |
| 2023 | $4,202,208 | $1,184,760 | $158,089 | $127,000 | 18 | $145,611 | $117,357 | $143,933 |
| 2022 | $3,174,537 | $210,548 | $244,962 | $209,750 | 24 | $227,865 | $191,668 | $146,767 |
| 2021 | $3,208,951 | $180,656 | $176,053 | $136,500 | 25 | $157,465 | $162,864 | $167,849 |
| 2020 | $3,204,348 | $231,820 | $169,956 | $122,000 | 23 | — | $214,436 | $135,426 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Grabe Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $221K 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 grant recipients include educational organizations, community and recreation organizations, and animal-related organizations. For example, Brimmer and May School describes its mission as developing lifelong learners and ethical citizens and leaders; the Esplanade Association says it works to enhance the Charles River Esplanade and provide educational, cultural, and recreational programs. These are the grantees’ missions, not statements of the foundation’s own mission.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 25 grants totaling $336,886. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Notable grants included $100,000 to Brimmer & May School for its Building Our Tomorrow Campaign; $25,000 to New Canaan Country School for a charitable event; $25,000 to The Kingsley Montessori School for its annual fund; and $25,000 to the Esplanade Association for the Charlesbank landing on the Esplanade. Other grants included $20,000 to Hill House Incorporated for its annual fund and $17,500 to Hands Helping Paws for general and unrestricted support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Douglas Grabe as director and treasurer; Joan H Grabe as director and secretary; Laura Grabe as director; William O Grabe as director and president; Caryn Grabe Robinson as director and vice president; and Lisa Grabe-Taffe as director.
Grabe Family Foundation Inc is led by William O Grabe, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William O Grabe
Director & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caryn Grabe Robinson
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Douglas Grabe
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joan H Grabe
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Grabe
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Grabe-Taffe
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Grabe Family Foundation Inc
How much does Grabe Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Grabe Family Foundation Inc gave $337K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $127K across 18 grants.
What is Grabe Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Grabe Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $13,475, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Grabe Family Foundation Inc that year got $7K on average.
Where does Grabe Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Grabe Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Connecticut (15%) and Michigan (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (3 grants) and Chestnut Hill, MA (2 grants).
Does Grabe Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 72% of Grabe Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Event" (3 grants).
Who are Grabe Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Grabe Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Brimmer & May School ($125,000 across 2 grants), Esplanade Association Inc ($25,000) and New Canaan Country School Inc ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Grabe Family Foundation Inc?
Grabe Family Foundation Inc reported $5.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $356K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $221K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Grabe Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grant recipients include educational organizations, community and recreation organizations, and animal-related organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Grabe Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 Grabe Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Grabe Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1532628. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Grabe Family Foundation Inc 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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