Robert & Esther Grove Family
The Robert & Esther Grove Family is a private foundation based in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing reports 24 grants totaling $145,000, with awards to charitable organizations in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Colorado, and Nebraska.
Robert & Esther Grove Family at a glance
In short: Robert & Esther Grove Family gave $145K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $145,000
- +94.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,042
- -2.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,629,951
- +72.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (68% 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 Robert & Esther Grove Family
- 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: 1587 S Main Street, Chambersburg, PA 17201
Phone: (717) 328-2423
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert & Esther Grove Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Salvation Army ($25K). Together the top 10 received $94K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 52 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 68% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania and 26% to recipients in Maryland. Colorado and Nebraska each received 3%. The listed grants include organizations in Chambersburg and other Pennsylvania communities, as well as Hagerstown and other Maryland communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
How Robert & Esther Grove Family gives
- 38% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 144% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 102% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2023) to $145K (2025). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $145K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army Chambersburg, PA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Hagerstown Rescue Mission Hagerstown, MD | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| United Methodist Church Chambersburg, PA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Two Top Mountain Adaptive Sports Mercersburg, PA | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Christian Keyes Foundation Chambersburg, PA | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Chambersburg Rotary Club Chambersburg, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club Chambersburg Shippensburg, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Bethel Ame Chambersburg, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Cvas Chambersburg, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Compassion International Colorado Springs, CO | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,629,951 | $1,282,870 | $175,681 | $145,000 | 24 | $175,681 | $56,369 | — |
| 2024 | $1,522,762 | $654,699 | $99,068 | $74,500 | 12 | $99,068 | $19,724 | — |
| 2023 | $967,131 | $95,625 | $70,185 | $23,500 | 3 | $70,185 | $83,450 | $68,710 |
| 2022 | $941,691 | $39,481 | $70,867 | $59,500 | 7 | $70,608 | $28,114 | $75,660 |
| 2021 | $973,076 | $36,045 | $83,512 | $29,500 | 6 | — | $23,652 | $70,719 |
| 2020 | $1,020,543 | $28,051 | $70,519 | $59,000 | 6 | — | $22,343 | $61,806 |
| 2019 | $1,063,011 | $25,747 | $40,072 | $29,000 | 7 | — | $18,738 | $63,189 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, NETwork Ministries Inc says it serves vulnerable community members, especially children and young adults; the Franklin County Historical Society says it works to increase knowledge of local history and promote historic-site preservation; and the Cumberland Valley School of Music says it makes music instruction and performance opportunities available to all. Other 2025 recipients described in the provided information include organizations serving people facing life-limiting conditions, single mothers and teens, vulnerable students, and orphaned or injured wildlife.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 24 grants totaling $145,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median award of $5,000. The largest awards included $25,000 to the Salvation Army in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania; $20,000 to Hagerstown Rescue Mission in Maryland; $10,000 to United Methodist Church in Chambersburg; and $8,000 to Two Top Mountain Adaptive Sports in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania. Other awards included $6,000 to Christian Keyes Foundation and $5,000 each to Chambersburg Rotary Club, Boys & Girls Club Chambersburg, Bethel AME, CVAS, Compassion International, NETwork Ministries, and Little Daisy’s Closet.
Additional 2025 grants included $5,000 to the Franklin County Historical Society, Cumberland Valley School of Music, and Women in Need Inc; $2,000 to Coastal Hospice; and $1,000 each to Providence Christian Academy and Raven Ridge Wildlife Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Esther Grove and Timothy Grove as trustees.
Robert & Esther Grove Family's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Esther Grove
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Timothy Grove
Trustee
On filings since 2019
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 Robert & Esther Grove Family
How much does Robert & Esther Grove Family give each year?
Robert & Esther Grove Family gave $145K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $75K across 12 grants.
What is Robert & Esther Grove Family's typical grant size?
Robert & Esther Grove Family's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,042, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Robert & Esther Grove Family give grants?
Robert & Esther Grove Family gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (26%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chambersburg, PA (13 grants) and Mercersburg, PA (2 grants).
Does Robert & Esther Grove Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Robert & Esther Grove Family's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Robert & Esther Grove Family's largest grantees?
Robert & Esther Grove Family's largest 2025 grantees include Salvation Army ($25,000), Hagerstown Rescue Mission ($20,000) and United Methodist Church ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Robert & Esther Grove Family?
Robert & Esther Grove Family reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What does Robert & Esther Grove Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert & Esther Grove Family?
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 Robert & Esther Grove Family's EIN?
Robert & Esther Grove Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1743674. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Robert & Esther Grove Family 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 19, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 10, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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