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National Grange Mutual Charitable Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Keene, NH EIN: 23-7228264 Website
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NATIONAL GRANGE MUTUAL CHARITABLE is a private foundation based in Keene, New Hampshire. Its 2023 filing is marked as a final return, indicating that it has terminated or is winding down; it therefore appears to have stopped or be winding down its grantmaking.

Key facts about National Grange Mutual Charitable Foundation Inc

In short: National Grange Mutual Charitable Foundation Inc gave $392K across 23 grants in 2023 (avg $17K), mostly in Wisconsin. 52% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
23-7228264
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2023
Annual giving (2023)
$391,517
Grants made (2023)
23
Average grant
$17,022
Median grant
$5,000
New grantees (estimate)
52% first-time grantees (12 of 23, 2023)
Primary geography
Wisconsin (54% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

-100.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$392K

+110.1% YoY

Grant Count

23

-23.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$17K

+174.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, National Grange Mutual Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $102K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Is National Grange Mutual Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?

52%

first-time grantees, 2023

In 2023, 12 of 23 grantees (52%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $29K; repeat grants $4K. How we count

Medians: $5K first-time, $3K repeat.

  • 30% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
  • Giving grew 63% from 2020 to 2023. Method
  • In 2023 it paid out 384% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2023). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The Grange Foundation’s stated mission encompasses youth development, agriculture education and research, community improvement, culture, heritage, citizenship, and charitable activities. Its 2023 grants went to organizations with varied activities. For example, Pine Castle says its mission is to promote the welfare of people with developmental disabilities and provide training for people with intellectual disabilities. One Tree Planted describes its work as fostering a sustainable and resilient future through nature-based solutions rooted in tree science. Monadnock United Way says it works to improve lives by mobilizing partners and investing in programs and people.

Other recipients describe work including women’s and girls’ education and community projects (Generation W), a Keene-area arts festival and support for people in need (Let It Shine), and long-term mentoring for youth facing obstacles (Friends of the Children–Tampa Bay).

Grantmaking

In 2023, the foundation reported 23 grants totaling $391,517. Grants ranged from $500 to $210,608, with a median of $5,000. The largest awards were $210,608 to American Family Ins Dreams Fdtn and $75,201 to Your Cause, both designated unrestricted. Other notable grants included $16,411 to Pine Castle Inc, $12,000 to FHS Public Safety Foundation, and $10,000 each to the American Heart Association and One Tree Planted Inc.

Review Cycle

. These filing instructions should not be treated as current, given the final-return status.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2023, Wisconsin received 54% of grant dollars, South Carolina 19%, Florida 14%, New Hampshire 5%, and New York 3%. The listed grants also included recipients in Vermont, Idaho, and Illinois.

Grant Distribution by State

36states

Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.

Cities

JacksonvilleKeeneNew YorkSwampscottSyracuseSwanzeyDallasBostonRichmondManchesterAnnapolisArlingtonCrystal RiverMemphisOmahaWorchesterBaltimoreJacksonville BeachMarlowMinneapolis

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K$400K205 grants2019 291 grants2020 69 grants2021 30 grants2022 23 grants2023

From 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $186K (2022) to $392K (2023). In 2023 it made 23 grants totaling $392K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2023

American Family Ins Dreams Fdtn 6000 American Parkway: $211KAmerican Family Ins DreamsFdtn 6000 American Parkway$211KYour Cause 65 Fairchild St: $75KYour Cause 65 Fairchild St$75KPine Castle Inc: $16KPine Castle Inc$16KFHS Public Safety Foundation FHS Publice Safety Foundation: $12KFHS Public Safety FoundationFHS Publice Safety Foundation$12KAmerican Heart Association: $10KAmerican Heart Association$10KOne Tree Planted Inc: $10KOne Tree Planted Inc$10KShepherd: $8KShepherd$8KAmerican Red Cross: $5KAmerican Red Cross$5KBeaches Honor Guard: $5KBeaches Honor Guard$5KCummer Museum of Arts & Garden Cummer Museum of Arts & Gardens: $5KCummer Museum of Arts & GardenCummer Museum of Arts &…$5K

The largest 2023 recipient was American Family Ins Dreams Fdtn 6000 American Parkway ($211K). Together the top 10 received $357K.

Grant Size Distribution

618 grants across all recorded years

613<$50K4$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 613 grants of 618 (99%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
American Family Ins Dreams Fdtn 6000 American Parkway Madison, WIUnrestricted$210,608
Your Cause 65 Fairchild St Charleston, SCUnrestricted$75,201
Pine Castle Inc Jacksonville, FLUnrestricted$16,411
FHS Public Safety Foundation FHS Publice Safety Foundation Jacksonville, FLUnrestricted$12,000
American Heart Association Poughkeepsie, NYUnrestricted$10,000
One Tree Planted Inc Shelburne, VTUnrestricted$10,000
Shepherd Jacksonville, FLUnrestricted$7,997
American Red Cross Chicago, ILUnrestricted$5,000
Beaches Honor Guard Jacksonville, FLUnrestricted$5,000
Cummer Museum of Arts & Garden Cummer Museum of Arts & Gardens Jacksonville, FLUnrestricted$5,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2021 $2,396,517 $198,171 $225,147 $217,974 across 69 grants
2022 $2,299,882 $57,030 $187,708 $186,333 across 30 grants
2023 — $340,121 $469,925 $391,517 across 23 grants
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$500K$1M$1.5M$2M2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Metric202320222021
Total Assets—$2,299,882$2,396,517
Revenue$340,121$57,030$198,171
Expenses$469,925$187,708$225,147
Qualifying Distributions$391,517$186,333$217,974
Net Investment Income$268,543$48,479$128,000
Distributable Amount$102,015$118,600$135,356

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 13, 2021)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 31, 2022)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 13, 2023)
  5. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
  6. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2023 filing lists Chris Listau, Anna Parker, and Joe Freitas as trustees.

National Grange Mutual Charitable Foundation Inc's 2023 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.

Officers on the 2023 filing

  • Chris Listau

    Trustee

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Joe Freitas

    Trustee

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Anna Parker

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (2)
  • Former: Dave Medvidofsky (2019–2021) — Trustee
  • Former: Jeff Kusch (2019) — Trustee

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Contact

Application contact: Ngm Charitable Foundation
Mailing address: C/O Anna Parker, 55 West Street, Keene, NH 03431
Phone: (904) 380-7410
Website: https://grangefoundation.org

Frequently asked questions about National Grange Mutual Charitable Foundation Inc

How much does National Grange Mutual Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?

National Grange Mutual Charitable Foundation Inc gave $392K across 23 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $186K across 30 grants.

What is National Grange Mutual Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

National Grange Mutual Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2023 was $5,000, and its average grant was $17,022, across 23 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from National Grange Mutual Charitable Foundation Inc that year got $29K on average.

Where does National Grange Mutual Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?

National Grange Mutual Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were South Carolina (19%) and Florida (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Keene, NH (8 grants) and Jacksonville, FL (5 grants).

Does National Grange Mutual Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of National Grange Mutual Charitable Foundation Inc's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (23 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are National Grange Mutual Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

National Grange Mutual Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2023 grantees include American Family Ins Dreams Fdtn 6000 American Parkway ($210,608), Your Cause 65 Fairchild St ($75,201) and Pine Castle Inc ($16,411), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.

What does National Grange Mutual Charitable Foundation Inc fund?

The Grange Foundation’s stated mission encompasses youth development, agriculture education and research, community improvement, culture, heritage, citizenship, and charitable activities. Its 2023 grants went to organizations with varied activities. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from National Grange Mutual Charitable Foundation Inc?

National Grange Mutual Charitable Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines. Check grangefoundation.org for any change to that policy.

How much is National Grange Mutual Charitable Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, National Grange Mutual Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $102K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is National Grange Mutual Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?

National Grange Mutual Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7228264. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.

Does National Grange Mutual Charitable Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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