Grove Express Foundation
To support the education and overall enrichment of youth in the downers grove, Illinois community
Grove Express Foundation at a glance
In short: Grove Express Foundation gave $113K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $38K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $113,158
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $37,719
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $37,719
- Total assets
- $314,360
- +18.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Grove Express Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Downers Grove Roadrunners Inc ($38K). Together the top 3 received $113K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $113K (2024) to $113K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $113K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Downers Grove Roadrunners Inc Downers Grove, IL | To Support Education | $37,720 |
| Education Foundation of Downers Grove District 58 Downers Grove, IL | To Support Education | $37,719 |
| Rotary Club of Downers Grove Downers Grove, IL | To Support Education | $37,719 |
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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 | $314,360 | $207,000 | $164,123 | $113,158 | 3 | $3,546 |
| 2024 | $264,343 | $301,061 | $256,724 | $113,148 | 3 | $1,034 |
| 2023 | $220,006 | $276,706 | $211,534 | $113,157 | 3 | $639 |
| 2022 | $154,834 | $249,065 | $94,231 | — | — | — |
About Grove Express Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Grove Express Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Downers Grove, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $314K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $113K. Net investment income was $4K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Grove Express Foundation is led by Jonathan Twitty, President since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jonathan Twitty
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Walus
Director
Director → President, 2023
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donald Renner
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Olsen
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janet Alikpala
Vice President
Vice President → Director, 2023
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Don Renner (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Patty Esslinger (2022–2024) — Vice President
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.
Frequently asked questions about Grove Express Foundation
How much does Grove Express Foundation give each year?
Grove Express Foundation gave $113K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $113K across 3 grants.
What is Grove Express Foundation's typical grant size?
Grove Express Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $37,719, and its average grant was $37,719, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Grove Express Foundation give grants?
Grove Express Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Downers Grove, IL (3 grants).
Does Grove Express Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Grove Express Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Education" (3 grants).
How large is Grove Express Foundation?
Grove Express Foundation reported $314K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $207K.
What is Grove Express Foundation?
Grove Express Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Downers Grove, IL. It holds $314K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Grove Express Foundation's EIN?
Grove Express Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-1073249. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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