The Gene Grawe Fund Inc
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.
The Gene Grawe Fund Inc at a glance
In short: The Gene Grawe Fund Inc gave $337K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $67K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $336,752
- -9.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $67,350
- -9.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $60,681
- Total assets
- $878,957
- +4.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Gene Grawe Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Peter School ($82K). Together the top 3 received $185K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($151,618), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 25 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Gene Grawe Fund Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+14%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $294K (2021) to $372K (2023). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $337K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $151,618 |
| St Peter School Quincy, IL | Scholarship | $81,921 |
| St Francis School Quincy, IL | Scholarship | $60,681 |
| St Dominic School Quincy, IL | Scholarship | $42,532 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $878,957 | $378,314 | $348,149 | $336,752 | 5 | $11,916 |
| 2023 | $842,557 | $351,182 | $386,197 | $372,389 | 5 | $11,315 |
| 2022 | $888,460 | $368,164 | $325,474 | $319,274 | 5 | $2,914 |
| 2021 | $834,412 | $454,126 | $303,771 | $294,494 | 5 | $177 |
| 2020 | $685,112 | $343,020 | $331,694 | $320,321 | 5 | $1,389 |
About The Gene Grawe Fund Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Gene Grawe Fund Inc is a public charity, 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
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Gene Grawe Fund Inc is led by Joann Witte, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joann Witte
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Margaret Grawe
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Paul Grawe
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rose Ann Hugenburg
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dorothy Haley
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The Gene Grawe Fund Inc
How much does The Gene Grawe Fund Inc give each year?
The Gene Grawe Fund Inc gave $337K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $372K across 5 grants.
What is The Gene Grawe Fund Inc's typical grant size?
The Gene Grawe Fund Inc's median grant in 2024 was $60,681, and its average grant was $67,350, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Gene Grawe Fund Inc give grants?
The Gene Grawe Fund Inc gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Quincy, IL (3 grants).
Does The Gene Grawe Fund Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Gene Grawe Fund Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (5 grants).
Who are The Gene Grawe Fund Inc's largest grantees?
The Gene Grawe Fund Inc's largest 2024 grantees include St Peter School ($81,921), St Francis School ($60,681) and St Dominic School ($42,532), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($151,618), which are not listed by name. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Gene Grawe Fund Inc?
The Gene Grawe Fund Inc reported $879K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $378K.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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