Grandy Foundation
Grandy Foundation is a private foundation, based in Buffalo Grove, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $3.0M. Net investment income was $550K.
Grandy Foundation at a glance
In short: Grandy Foundation gave $3.0M across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $501K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,005,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- Average grant
- $500,833
- Median grant
- $322,500
- Primary geography
- Illinois (80% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Grandy Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Shalva Inc ($1.2M across 2 grants). Together the top 3 received $3.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 8 grants of 15 (53%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Grandy Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1366% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $178K (2020) to $3.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $3.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shalva Inc Chicago, IL | Endowment in Support of General Operations | $1,120,000 |
| Aspiritech NFP Evanston, IL | Endowment in Support of General Operations | $1,120,000 |
| Selah Freedom Sarasota, FL | Endowment in Support of General Operations | $560,000 |
| Shalva Inc Chicago, IL | Support Organizations Programs | $85,000 |
| Aspiritech NFP Evanston, IL | Support Organizations Programs | $85,000 |
| Selah Freedom Sarasota, FL | Support Organizations Programs | $35,000 |
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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 | — | $1,103,184 | $3,046,413 | $3,005,000 | 6 | $3,030,930 | $550,196 | $119,213 |
| 2023 | $1,950,502 | $91,663 | $20,455 | — | — | $9,920 | $114,024 | $126,586 |
| 2022 | $1,879,320 | $210,296 | $229,204 | $205,000 | 3 | $214,070 | $149,857 | $136,326 |
| 2021 | $2,009,005 | $198,728 | $229,023 | $205,000 | 3 | $214,055 | $364,815 | $147,109 |
| 2020 | $2,111,028 | $95,548 | $196,364 | $178,000 | 3 | — | $189,032 | $124,675 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Grandy Foundation reported a distributable amount of $119K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Grandy Foundation is led by S. Miller, Director, Secretary & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
S. Miller
Director, Secretary & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
J. Joy
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
J. Miller
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
E. Achepohl
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
S. Hirsch
Assistant Treasurer
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 Grandy Foundation
How much does Grandy Foundation give each year?
Grandy Foundation gave $3.0M across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Grandy Foundation's typical grant size?
Grandy Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $322,500, and its average grant was $500,833, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Grandy Foundation give grants?
Grandy Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (2 grants), Evanston, IL (2 grants) and Sarasota, FL (2 grants).
Does Grandy Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of Grandy Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Support Organizations Programs" (3 grants).
Who are Grandy Foundation's largest grantees?
Grandy Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Shalva Inc ($1,205,000 across 2 grants), Aspiritech NFP ($1,205,000 across 2 grants) and Selah Freedom ($595,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How much is Grandy Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Grandy Foundation reported a distributable amount of $119K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Grandy Foundation's EIN?
Grandy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3563806. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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