Groh George W Tr FBO Med Research
Groh George W Tr FBO Med Research is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Its 2025 filing reports 12 grants totaling $121,586 to charitable organizations, including organizations whose stated missions involve cancer, diabetes, pediatric heart-transplant research, and other medical research.
Groh George W Tr FBO Med Research at a glance
In short: Groh George W Tr FBO Med Research gave $122K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $121,586
- +223.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +300.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,132
- -19.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,437,874
- +0.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (18% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Groh George W Tr FBO Med Research
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 505 Mac H0006-092, Saint Louis, MO 63166
Phone: (888) 730-4933
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Groh George W Tr FBO Med Research funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Morgan Adams Foundation ($12K). Together the top 10 received $106K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to organizations in multiple states. By recipient state, the largest shares of grant dollars were directed to Pennsylvania (18%), Georgia (17%), Colorado (10%), New York (9%), and Virginia (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Groh George W Tr FBO Med Research gives
- 8% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 425% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 138% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2022) to $122K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $122K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan Adams Foundation Denver, CO | General Operating | $12,000 |
| Institute for Cancer Research Philadelphia, PA | General Operating | $12,000 |
| American Friends of Soroka Medical Ctr Scarsdale, NY | General Operating | $11,000 |
| American Cancer Society Atlanta, GA | General Operating | $11,000 |
| American Diabetes Association Inc Merrifield, VA | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D (Formerly JDRF) King of Prussia, PA | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Roskamp Institute Inc Sarasota, FL | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Hyperacusis Research Limited Inc Marlboro, MA | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Enduring Hearts Inc Marietta, GA | General Operating | $10,000 |
| The EHE Foundation Hobart, WI | General Operating | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,437,874 | $160,460 | $155,161 | $121,586 | 12 | $130,703 | $136,661 | $94,814 |
| 2024 | $1,433,825 | $88,014 | $69,934 | $37,634 | 3 | $48,010 | $65,447 | $89,002 |
| 2023 | $1,414,979 | $75,674 | $71,969 | $46,758 | 4 | $52,505 | $56,049 | $80,594 |
| 2022 | $1,413,062 | $31,993 | $30,902 | $23,147 | 2 | $24,989 | $25,991 | $82,254 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Groh George W Tr FBO Med Research reported a distributable amount of $95K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants included organizations working in several areas of medical research and patient support. For example, the American Cancer Society says its mission is to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support. CureSearch for Children’s Cancer says it funds and supports targeted and innovative cancer research and provides information and resources for those affected by childhood cancer.
Other 2025 grantees describe their work as preventing and curing diabetes (American Diabetes Association); funding research to improve outcomes for pediatric heart-transplant recipients (Enduring Hearts); advancing research toward treatments and a cure for epithelioid hemangioendothelioma (The EHE Foundation); and funding clinical trials and science to improve treatment options and survival rates for osteosarcoma patients (The Osteosarcoma Institute).
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $121,586. Grant amounts ranged from $5,586 to $12,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest listed grants were $12,000 each to the Morgan Adams Foundation and the Institute for Cancer Research. Other notable grants included $11,000 to the American Cancer Society and $10,000 each to Breakthrough T1D, the American Diabetes Association, Enduring Hearts, The EHE Foundation, and CureSearch for Children’s Cancer.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Wells Fargo Bank N.A. as trustee.
Groh George W Tr FBO Med Research's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$7K (2022) → $28K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $28K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Groh George W Tr FBO Med Research
How much does Groh George W Tr FBO Med Research give each year?
Groh George W Tr FBO Med Research gave $122K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $38K across 3 grants.
What is Groh George W Tr FBO Med Research's typical grant size?
Groh George W Tr FBO Med Research's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,132, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Groh George W Tr FBO Med Research give grants?
Groh George W Tr FBO Med Research's top state is Pennsylvania, with 18% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Georgia (17%) and Colorado (10%).
Does Groh George W Tr FBO Med Research give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Groh George W Tr FBO Med Research's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Groh George W Tr FBO Med Research's largest grantees?
Groh George W Tr FBO Med Research's largest 2025 grantees include Morgan Adams Foundation ($12,000), Institute for Cancer Research ($12,000) and American Friends of Soroka Medical Ctr ($11,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Groh George W Tr FBO Med Research?
Groh George W Tr FBO Med Research reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $131K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $95K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Groh George W Tr FBO Med Research fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations working in several areas of medical research and patient support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Groh George W Tr FBO Med Research?
The foundation states that it 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 Groh George W Tr FBO Med Research's EIN?
Groh George W Tr FBO Med Research's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-6148137. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does Groh George W Tr FBO Med Research 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.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 11, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 16, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Groh George W Tr FBO Med Research funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/groh-george-w-tr-fbo-med-research-morg_ff182e7f35474d03a9314942a89eebd5
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