Grand Foundation
The GRAND Foundation is a private foundation based in Sturtevant, Wisconsin. As the giving arm of Grand Appliance, it provides financial support and other assistance to organizations in communities served by the company, with particular attention to youth, education, and local communities.
Grand Foundation at a glance
In short: Grand Foundation gave $198K across 48 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Illinois. 52% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $198,005
- +32.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 48
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,125
- -11.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,030
- Total assets
- $262,742
- +4.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 52% first-time grantees (25 of 48, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (70% 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 Grand Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and **does not accept unsolicited requests**. Its website also provides an application form and grant-submission instructions, so those public application details differ from the filing’s stated policy. The website lists quarterly submission deadlines of February 11, May 11, August 11, and November 11; the application page gives corresponding 2024 deadlines and notification dates.
- Contact
Mailing address: 10301 Enterprise Way, Sturtevant, WI 53177
Phone: (847) 746-6000
Website: https://grandfound.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Grand Foundation
Who Grand Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Waukegan to College ($52K). Together the top 10 received $144K.
Grant Size Distribution
227 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 224 grants of 227 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website describes its grantmaking as serving communities where Grand Appliance operates and sets a 30-mile radius around its 28 store locations as an eligibility boundary. In 2024, grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Illinois (70%), followed by Wisconsin (14%), Indiana (11%), Iowa (3%), and New York (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 48 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Grand Foundation open to new grantees?
52%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 25 of 48 grantees (52%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 35% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−7%). 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 $110K (2020) to $212K (2021). In 2024 it made 48 grants totaling $198K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Waukegan to College Waukegan, IL | Unrestricted for General Use of Charity | $52,000 |
| Carmel Catholic High School Mundelein, IL | Unrestricted for General Use of Charity | $30,000 |
| Dotted Line Divas Carmel, IN | Unrestricted for General Use of Charity | $10,371 |
| Cradles to Crayons Chicago, IL | Unrestricted for General Use of Charity | $10,000 |
| Gigi's Playhouse Bannockburn, IL | Unrestricted for General Use of Charity | $10,000 |
| The Civic Theater of Greater Layfayette Lafayette, IN | Unrestricted for General Use of Charity | $10,000 |
| Mothers Trust Foundation Lake Forest, IL | Unrestricted for General Use of Charity | $5,833 |
| Siena Retreat Center Racine, WI | Unrestricted for General Use of Charity | $5,170 |
| Zach Johnson Foundation Cedar Rapids, IA | Unrestricted for General Use of Charity | $5,166 |
| Awesome Young Author's Award and Community Racine, WI | Unrestricted for General Use of Charity | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $262,742 | $272,979 | $262,656 | $198,005 | 48 | $258,868 | $7,213 |
| 2023 | $252,419 | $150,725 | $152,327 | $149,839 | 32 | $151,630 | $7,745 |
| 2022 | $254,021 | $255,000 | $196,686 | $186,274 | 40 | $191,763 | $4,911 |
| 2021 | $195,707 | $226,250 | $226,321 | $212,444 | 62 | $220,905 | $7,037 |
| 2020 | $195,778 | $230,000 | $115,589 | $109,958 | 45 | — | $2,115 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Grand Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K 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
The foundation lists veterans and first responders; education, literacy, and the arts; diversity, inclusion, and equity; and access to food, shelter, security, and well-being among the causes it seeks to support. Its website says it is especially focused on organizations serving youth and educational initiatives, while also considering applications from any organization.
Examples of supported organizations span different kinds of work. Cradles to Crayons says it provides essential items to children in homeless or low-income situations. Gigi’s Playhouse says it offers educational, therapeutic, and career-development programs for people with Down syndrome, their families, and the community. Youth Conservation Corps says it mentors young adults through education, job-skills training, life-skills development, and community service. These are the organizations’ own descriptions of their missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 48 grants totaling $198,005. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $52,000, with a median of $1,030. Its largest reported awards included $52,000 to Waukegan to College and $30,000 to Carmel Catholic High School, both for unrestricted general use. Other large grants included $10,371 to Dotted Line Divas, $10,000 each to Cradles to Crayons, Gigi’s Playhouse, and the Civic Theater of Greater Lafayette, and $5,833 to Mothers Trust Foundation.
The 12 Months of Giving program features six nonprofit groups each year for two-month periods. The foundation describes each featured group as receiving a $10,000 donation, volunteer participation where applicable, and promotion. Its grant information also lists standalone Grand Giving grants of up to $5,000. Published eligibility requirements include being within 30 miles of a Grand Appliance store, not having received a grant in the past three years, and providing current 501(c)(3) documentation, a W-9, and a state tax-exempt form. The application page says organizations can apply once per three-year cycle.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Meagan M. Gauri, Jane L. Hood, and Aaron D. Reckling as directors.
Grand Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Aaron D. Reckling
Director
Director & Vice President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jane L. Hood
Director
Director & Vice President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meagan M. Gauri
Director
Director & Vice President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Barbara J. Reckling (2020–2021) — Director & Vice President
- Former: Mark R. Reckling (2020–2021) — President
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 Grand Foundation
How much does Grand Foundation give each year?
Grand Foundation gave $198K across 48 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $150K across 32 grants.
What is Grand Foundation's typical grant size?
Grand Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,030, and its average grant was $4,125, across 48 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Grand Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Grand Foundation give grants?
Grand Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Wisconsin (14%) and Indiana (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (4 grants), Waukegan, IL (3 grants), Madison, WI (3 grants) and Lake Forest, IL (3 grants).
Does Grand Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Grand Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (48 of 48) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Grand Foundation's largest grantees?
Grand Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Waukegan to College ($52,000), Carmel Catholic High School ($30,000) and Dotted Line Divas ($10,371), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Grand Foundation?
Grand Foundation reported $263K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $259K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Grand Foundation fund?
The foundation lists veterans and first responders; education, literacy, and the arts; diversity, inclusion, and equity; and access to food, shelter, security, and well-being among the causes it seeks to support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Grand Foundation?
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Grand Foundation's EIN?
Grand Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3448182. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Grand 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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Grantable. (2026). Grand Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/grand-foundation-morg_9a5c95604d83469bb4587c7ffd437b21
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