THE GENE GRAWE FUND, INC. IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEVELOPED AND FUNDED MAINLY THROUGH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE CHARITY DERIVED FROM FUNDRAISING AND REQUESTS FOR DONATIONS. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE GRANTED TO QUINCY AREA CATHOLIC SCHOOLS FOR THE PURPOSE OF AIDING AND ASSISTING FAMILIES, WHETHER CATHOLIC OR OTHERWISE, WITH THE FINANCIAL COSTS OF PURSUING A CATHOLIC EDUCATION, AND IN DOING SO PROMOTE AND MAKE AVAILABLE FOR THE CHILDREN OF FAMILIES THAT SEEK IT, FAITH BASED CATHOLIC PRIMARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$879K
+4.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$337K
-9.6% YoY
Grant Count
5
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$67K
-9.6% YoY
About The Gene Grawe Fund Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Gene Grawe Fund Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in QUINCY, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $879K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $337K. Net investment income was $12K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $878,957 | $842,557 | $888,460 |
| Revenue | $378,314 | $351,182 | $368,164 |
| Expenses | $348,149 | $386,197 | $325,474 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $11,916 | $11,315 | $2,914 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
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Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Quincy Notre Dame ($108,647), St Peter School ($81,921), St Francis School ($60,681).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BLESSED SACRAMENT QUINCY, IL | SCHOLARSHIP | $42,971 |
| QUINCY NOTRE DAME QUINCY, IL | SCHOLARSHIP | $108,647 |
| ST DOMINIC SCHOOL QUINCY, IL | SCHOLARSHIP | $42,532 |
| ST FRANCIS SCHOOL QUINCY, IL | SCHOLARSHIP | $60,681 |
| ST PETER SCHOOL QUINCY, IL | SCHOLARSHIP | $81,921 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARGARET GRAWE | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| PAUL GRAWE | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| DOROTHY HALEY | SECRETARY | — | — |
| ROSE ANN HUGENBURG | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| JOANN WITTE | PRESIDENT | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Gene Grawe Fund Inc?
The Gene Grawe Fund Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in QUINCY, IL. It holds $879K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Gene Grawe Fund Inc?
As of 2024, The Gene Grawe Fund Inc holds $879K in total assets with $378K in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $337K in 2024.
Where does The Gene Grawe Fund Inc operate?
The Gene Grawe Fund Inc has awarded grants in Illinois.
What size grants does The Gene Grawe Fund Inc award?
In 2024, The Gene Grawe Fund Inc awarded 5 grants totaling $337K — an average of about $67K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Gene Grawe Fund Inc's EIN?
The Gene Grawe Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 90-0422719. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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