Groebner Family Foundation
Groebner Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $980K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $39K. Net investment income was $106K.
Groebner Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Groebner Family Foundation gave $39K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), top state Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $38,500
- +28.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,500
- +46.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $979,574
- +6.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (32% 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 Groebner Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cystic Fibrosis Foundation ($10K). Together the top 7 received $39K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 22 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Groebner Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 253% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2021) to $39K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Kansas City, MO | Cystic Fibrosis Challenge Campaign | $10,000 |
| Handinhand Christian Montessori Homeschool Academy Roseville, MN | Hand in Hand West Highcroft campus in Wayzata to help build the new community | $10,000 |
| GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer Washington, DC | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Malaika Early Learning Center Inc Milwaukee, WI | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Samaritans Purse Boone, NC | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Guild Saint Paul, MN | Charitable Event | $2,500 |
| Water Missions International Charlotte, NC | Charitable Event | $1,000 |
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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 | $979,574 | $106,199 | $49,455 | $38,500 | 7 | $49,397 | $106,158 | $48,116 |
| 2023 | $922,830 | $25,465 | $40,992 | $30,000 | 8 | $40,490 | $25,763 | $44,110 |
| 2021 | $1,052,317 | $76,565 | $20,234 | $10,900 | 7 | $20,194 | $76,565 | $51,479 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Groebner Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $48K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Groebner Family Foundation is led by Barb Groebner, Co- President, Director & Secretary on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barb Groebner
Co- President, Director & Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph M Groebner
Co- President & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carissa Skorczewski
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Curtis Groebner
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Groebner Family Foundation
How much does Groebner Family Foundation give each year?
Groebner Family Foundation gave $39K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $30K across 8 grants.
What is Groebner Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Groebner Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,500, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Groebner Family Foundation give grants?
Groebner Family Foundation's top state is Minnesota, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Missouri (26%) and North Carolina (16%).
Does Groebner Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 14% of Groebner Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Event" (4 grants).
Who are Groebner Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Groebner Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cystic Fibrosis Foundation ($10,000), Handinhand Christian Montessori Homeschool Academy ($10,000) and GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Groebner Family Foundation?
Groebner Family Foundation reported $980K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $49K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $48K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Groebner Family Foundation's EIN?
Groebner Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3306767. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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 2021–2024
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