Irving and Jett Groves Charitable Foundation
The Irving and Jett Groves Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Martinsville, Virginia. In its 2025 filing, it reported 52 grants totaling $156,000, with 95% of grant dollars going to recipients in Virginia.
Irving and Jett Groves Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Irving and Jett Groves Charitable Foundation gave $156K across 52 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $156,000
- +6140.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 52
- +1633.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,000
- +260.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,531,667
- -2.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (95% 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 Irving and Jett Groves Charitable Foundation
- 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: 1306 Mulberry Road, Martinsville, VA 24112
Phone: (407) 237-4608
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Irving and Jett Groves Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was First United Methodist Church ($20K). Together the top 10 received $78K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
197 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 197 grants of 197 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia and 4% went to recipients in Ohio. The largest listed grants were primarily to organizations in Martinsville, Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 52 itemized grants.
Cities
How Irving and Jett Groves Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 112% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 183% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2024) to $156K (2025). In 2025 it made 52 grants totaling $156K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First United Methodist Church Martinsville, VA | General Operating | $20,000 |
| YMCA Endowment Fund Martinsville, VA | General Operating | $14,500 |
| Grace Network Martinsville, VA | General Operating | $8,000 |
| Longwood University Scholarship Farmville, VA | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Martinsville Cemetery Association Martinsville, VA | General Operating | $6,000 |
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $10,000 |
| MHC Academic Foundation Martinsville, VA | General Operating | $6,000 |
| Piedmont Arts Martinsville, VA | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Carlisle School Annual Fund Martinsville, VA | General Operating | $4,000 |
| Charity League Jett Groves Scholarship Martinsville, VA | Scholarship | $4,000 |
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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 | $1,531,667 | $128,792 | $168,720 | $156,000 | 52 | $157,500 | $118,439 | $86,173 |
| 2024 | $1,566,543 | $78,200 | $21,655 | $2,500 | 3 | $4,000 | $67,764 | $88,026 |
| 2023 | $1,506,835 | $307,790 | $97,824 | $86,250 | 49 | $86,250 | $296,704 | $73,413 |
| 2022 | $1,298,430 | $68,902 | $86,633 | $73,750 | 46 | $73,775 | $57,116 | $83,893 |
| 2021 | $1,315,208 | $86,310 | $85,164 | $75,150 | 47 | — | $76,154 | $85,746 |
| 2020 | $1,312,600 | $12,908 | $83,598 | $73,750 | 50 | — | $29,659 | $73,492 |
| 2019 | $1,383,183 | $55,707 | $82,381 | $73,000 | 47 | — | $47,510 | $72,946 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Irving and Jett Groves Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $86K 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 show support for a range of charitable organizations, including organizations that provide educational support, scholarships, community services, and arts programming.
Grantee descriptions illustrate some of this work. MHC Academic Foundation says it supports the dissemination of education in Martinsville and Henry County, including support for New College Institute. Patrick & Henry Community College’s foundation says it provides scholarships and other financial support to the college. Da Capo Virginia says it provides community-based music instruction and opportunities that develop musical leadership.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 52 grants totaling $156,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $20,000, with a median of $2,000. Among the largest were $20,000 to First United Methodist Church in Martinsville for general operating support, $14,500 to YMCA Endowment Fund in Martinsville for general operating support, and $8,000 to Grace Network for general operating support. The foundation also awarded $6,000 scholarships to Longwood University and Randolph-Macon College.
Other 2025 grants included $6,000 to MHC Academic Foundation and $6,000 to Martinsville Cemetery Association, both for general operating support; $4,000 to Carlisle School Annual Fund for general operating support; and $4,000 to an individual recipient Community College for a scholarship. Focus on Youth Inc. in West Chester, Ohio, received $4,000. The organization describes its work as providing trauma-responsive foster care, adoption, and behavioral health services for youth and families.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Irving M Groves III as secretary, Mattie G Sheppard as president, and Jett G Wood as vice-president.
Irving and Jett Groves Charitable Foundation is led by Mattie G. Sheppard, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mattie G. Sheppard
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Irving M. Groves III
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jett G. Wood
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Irving and Jett Groves Charitable Foundation
How much does Irving and Jett Groves Charitable Foundation give each year?
Irving and Jett Groves Charitable Foundation gave $156K across 52 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3K across 3 grants.
What is Irving and Jett Groves Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Irving and Jett Groves Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,000, across 52 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Irving and Jett Groves Charitable Foundation give grants?
Irving and Jett Groves Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Martinsville, VA (32 grants), Richmond, VA (3 grants) and Ashland, VA (2 grants).
Does Irving and Jett Groves Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 92% of Irving and Jett Groves Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (48 of 52) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (4 grants).
Who are Irving and Jett Groves Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Irving and Jett Groves Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include First United Methodist Church ($20,000), YMCA Endowment Fund ($14,500) and Grace Network ($8,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Irving and Jett Groves Charitable Foundation?
Irving and Jett Groves Charitable Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $158K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $86K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Irving and Jett Groves Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations, including organizations that provide educational support, scholarships, community services, and arts programming. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Irving and Jett Groves Charitable Foundation?
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 Irving and Jett Groves Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Irving and Jett Groves Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1961867. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Irving and Jett Groves Charitable Foundation 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 1, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 2, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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