Groover Labs Inc
Groover Labs Inc is a public charity based in Wichita, Kansas. Its work includes providing collaborative workspace, maker and prototyping facilities, and support for entrepreneurs and technology workers. It also partners with the Kansas Department of Commerce on ACCEL-KS, a proof-of-concept grant program for early-stage Kansas startups.
Groover Labs Inc at a glance
In short: Groover Labs Inc gave $183K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $182,775
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- Average grant
- $9,139
- Median grant
- $9,338
- Total assets
- $1,499,180
- +4.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Kansas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Groover Labs Inc
- Review Cycle
- September 30, 2026, at 5 p.m. CT. The 2026 application cycle is underway; the program’s announcement says applications opened August 24, 2026.
- Deadline
- September 30, 2026, at 5 p.m.
- Contact
Mailing address: 334 N St Francis Ave, Wichita, KS 67202
Phone: (316) 247-1525
Website: https://grooverlabs.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Groover Labs Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Toadworx LLC ($19K). Together the top 10 received $116K.
Organizations only. It also paid 5 grants to individuals ($38,850), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization is based in Wichita, Kansas. All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Kansas. ACCEL-KS requires the primary applicant to be a Kansas resident and the project to be based in Kansas; the 2026 program announcement also states that applicants must be U.S. citizens.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $250 (2023) to $183K (2025). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $183K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Toadworx LLC Derby, KS | Sub-award of the accel-ks grant from the Kansas department of commerce, office of innovation. This grant's purpose is to drive commercialization, foster new startup creation, stimulate economic growth and generate high-quality jobs. | $19,000 |
| Freeman Constructs Inc Goddard, KS | Sub-award of the accel-ks grant from the Kansas department of commerce, office of innovation. This grant's purpose is to drive commercialization, foster new startup creation, stimulate economic growth and generate high-quality jobs. | $14,500 |
| 5 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $38,850 |
| Deltawerx Inc Wichita, KS | Sub-award of the accel-ks grant from the Kansas department of commerce, office of innovation. This grant's purpose is to drive commercialization, foster new startup creation, stimulate economic growth and generate high-quality jobs. | $12,500 |
| Planetary Talent Inc Wichita, KS | Sub-award of the accel-ks grant from the Kansas department of commerce, office of innovation. This grant's purpose is to drive commercialization, foster new startup creation, stimulate economic growth and generate high-quality jobs. | $11,500 |
| Chatterbox Studios LLC Wichita, KS | Sub-award of the accel-ks grant from the Kansas department of commerce, office of innovation. This grant's purpose is to drive commercialization, foster new startup creation, stimulate economic growth and generate high-quality jobs. | $11,250 |
| Proactive Ballistic Systems LLC South Hutchinson, KS | Sub-award of the accel-ks grant from the Kansas department of commerce, office of innovation. This grant's purpose is to drive commercialization, foster new startup creation, stimulate economic growth and generate high-quality jobs. | $11,000 |
| ML Navigator Inc Wichita, KS | Sub-award of the accel-ks grant from the Kansas department of commerce, office of innovation. This grant's purpose is to drive commercialization, foster new startup creation, stimulate economic growth and generate high-quality jobs. | $10,000 |
| Lucille Group LLC Wichita, KS | Sub-award of the accel-ks grant from the Kansas department of commerce, office of innovation. This grant's purpose is to drive commercialization, foster new startup creation, stimulate economic growth and generate high-quality jobs. | $10,000 |
| Winnovations LLC Hutchinson, KS | Sub-award of the accel-ks grant from the Kansas department of commerce, office of innovation. This grant's purpose is to drive commercialization, foster new startup creation, stimulate economic growth and generate high-quality jobs. | $8,675 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,499,180 | $770,150 | $714,262 | $182,775 | 20 | $9,615 |
| 2024 | $1,439,890 | $1,049,155 | $395,083 | — | — | $12,694 |
| 2023 | $791,740 | $1,015,437 | $364,943 | $250 | Total only | — |
| 2022 | $132,464 | $496,050 | $374,533 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $2,707 | $214,736 | $230,656 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $18,738 | $245,633 | $243,833 | $1,350 | Total only | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Groover Labs states that its mission is to foster local startup activity by providing a collaborative place where entrepreneurs and technology workers can find support and share ideas. Its facilities include flexible work and meeting spaces, event and conference facilities, and a makerspace with prototyping equipment.
Through ACCEL-KS, Groover Labs supports early-stage Kansas founders developing scalable technology products, including hardware and software, with funding for prototyping and technical validation toward commercialization. The program also offers access to startup programming, mentorship, and a statewide partner network.
Grantmaking
The 2025 filing reports 20 grants totaling $182,775. Grant amounts ranged from $3,750 to $19,000, with a median of $9,338. The listed grants are sub-awards of the ACCEL-KS grant from the Kansas Department of Commerce, Office of Innovation.
The largest reported awards were $19,000 to Toadworx LLC, $14,500 to Freeman Constructs Inc, $14,100 to an individual recipient, $12,500 to Deltawerx Inc, and $11,500 to Planetary Talent Inc. Each award’s stated purpose was to support commercialization, new startup creation, economic growth, and high-quality jobs.
ACCEL-KS awards are up to $25,000. The program describes funding for prototyping, testing, expert help, and validation; its 2026 launch announcement says salaries and overhead are not covered. Awards are grants rather than loans, do not require recipients to give up company ownership, and leave intellectual property with the recipient. The program may use milestone-based payments and requires progress updates and recordkeeping.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dave Cunningham, Mark Janzen, Greg Gieffer, and Kate Van Steenhuyse as directors, and Tracy Hoover as treasurer.
Groover Labs Inc's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dave Cunningham
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Gieffer
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kate Van Steenhuyse
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Janzen
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Hoover
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Curt Gridley (2020–2023) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Groover Labs Inc
How much does Groover Labs Inc give each year?
Groover Labs Inc gave $183K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Groover Labs Inc's typical grant size?
Groover Labs Inc's median grant in 2025 was $9,338, and its average grant was $9,139, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Groover Labs Inc give grants?
Groover Labs Inc gives mostly in Kansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Wichita, KS (10 grants).
Does Groover Labs Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Groover Labs Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Groover Labs Inc's largest grantees?
Groover Labs Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Toadworx LLC ($19,000), Freeman Constructs Inc ($14,500) and Deltawerx Inc ($12,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. It also paid 5 grants to individuals ($38,850), which are not listed by name. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Groover Labs Inc?
Groover Labs Inc reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $770K.
What does Groover Labs Inc fund?
Groover Labs states that its mission is to foster local startup activity by providing a collaborative place where entrepreneurs and technology workers can find support and share ideas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Groover Labs Inc?
Groover Labs Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check grooverlabs.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Groover Labs Inc's EIN?
Groover Labs Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3484606. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 20, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 15, 2024)
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