The George and Anne Grzebien Foundation
The George and Anne Grzebien Foundation is a private foundation, based in Warwick, RI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $619K in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 9 grants totaling $49K. Net investment income was $10K.
The George and Anne Grzebien Foundation at a glance
In short: The George and Anne Grzebien Foundation gave $49K across 9 grants in 2022 (avg $5K), mostly in Rhode Island. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $49,030
- +40.1% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 9
- +50.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $5,448
- -6.6% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $618,558
- -7.7% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (78% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The George and Anne Grzebien Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was RI College-Mary Ellen Burke Scholarship Fund ($15K). Together the top 9 received $49K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2020) to $49K (2022). In 2022 it made 9 grants totaling $49K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| RI College-Mary Ellen Burke Scholarship Fund Providence, RI | Scholarship Fund | $15,000 |
| Operation Smile Virginia Beach, VA | Support of Operation Smile | $11,030 |
| Trinity Repertory Company Providence, RI | Support Theater Operations | $5,000 |
| Tockwotten on the Waterfront East Providence, RI | Support of Assisted Living Facility | $5,000 |
| RI Food Bank Cranston, RI | Support of Food Bank | $5,000 |
| Hospice Care Providence, RI | Suppoert of Hospice | $5,000 |
| Dorcas International Providence, RI | Support of Dorcas International | $1,000 |
| Crossroads Providence, RI | Support of Crossroads | $1,000 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor Pawtucket, RI | Support of Little Sisters of the Poor | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $618,558 | $16,573 | $65,900 | $49,030 | 9 | $10,019 | $30,193 |
| 2021 | $670,010 | $437,084 | $51,048 | $35,000 | 6 | $78,968 | $32,075 |
| 2020 | $285,559 | $5,428 | $31,357 | $25,858 | 3 | $5,428 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The George and Anne Grzebien Foundation reported a distributable amount of $30K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The George and Anne Grzebien Foundation is led by Mary Kate Grzebien, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Mary Kate Grzebien
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$8K (2021) → $8K (2022)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $8K, to Mary Kate Grzebien (President).
Frequently asked questions about The George and Anne Grzebien Foundation
How much does The George and Anne Grzebien Foundation give each year?
The George and Anne Grzebien Foundation gave $49K across 9 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $35K across 6 grants.
What is The George and Anne Grzebien Foundation's typical grant size?
The George and Anne Grzebien Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,448, across 9 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The George and Anne Grzebien Foundation give grants?
The George and Anne Grzebien Foundation gives mostly in Rhode Island: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Providence, RI (5 grants).
Does The George and Anne Grzebien Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The George and Anne Grzebien Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The George and Anne Grzebien Foundation's largest grantees?
The George and Anne Grzebien Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include RI College-Mary Ellen Burke Scholarship Fund ($15,000), Operation Smile ($11,030) and Trinity Repertory Company ($5,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How large is The George and Anne Grzebien Foundation?
The George and Anne Grzebien Foundation reported $619K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $17K.
How much is The George and Anne Grzebien Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, The George and Anne Grzebien Foundation reported a distributable amount of $30K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The George and Anne Grzebien Foundation's EIN?
The George and Anne Grzebien Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2349924. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF 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 2020–2022
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