The GJ Grewe Family Foundation
The GJ Grewe Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wildwood, Missouri. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2025 filing reports 15 grants totaling $269,100.
The GJ Grewe Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The GJ Grewe Family Foundation gave $269K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in Missouri. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $269,100
- +9.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- -11.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,940
- +24.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,170,888
- -4.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (3 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (53% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The GJ Grewe Family Foundation
- 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: 18910 Deer Creek Road, Wildwood, MO 63069
Phone: (314) 962-6300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The GJ Grewe Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Holy Trinity Montessori ($100K). Together the top 10 received $233K.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 66 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Missouri recipients received 53% of grant dollars and Tennessee recipients received 37%. Virginia received 6%, Ohio 4%, and the District of Columbia 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The GJ Grewe Family Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 15 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $42K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 80% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 34% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 87% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $56K (2020) to $269K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $269K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Montessori Nashville, TN | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Birthright Counseling St Louis St. Louis, MO | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Saint Alban Roe Catholic Church Glencoe, MO | Charitable | $25,000 |
| St Louis Police Foundation St. Louis, MO | Charitable | $18,100 |
| Hostage Rescue Team Association Fredericksburg, VA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Cleveland, OH | Charitable | $10,000 |
| FR Tolton Catholic High School Columbia, MO | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Kenrick-Glennon Seminary St. Louis, MO | Charitable | $10,000 |
| St Anselm Parish St. Louis, MO | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital St. Louis, MO | Charitable | $10,000 |
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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 | $3,170,888 | $162,862 | $316,050 | $269,100 | 15 | $269,100 | $117,546 | $307,891 |
| 2024 | $3,323,665 | $136,397 | $285,023 | $245,000 | 17 | $245,000 | $98,220 | $279,445 |
| 2023 | $3,472,323 | $-2,405 | $276,471 | $242,125 | 15 | $242,125 | $61,260 | $239,083 |
| 2022 | $3,751,091 | $251,228 | $241,735 | $201,000 | 10 | $201,000 | $213,460 | $239,292 |
| 2021 | $3,756,320 | $3,664,811 | $216,939 | $162,500 | 9 | $162,500 | $1,115,586 | $182,434 |
| 2020 | $1,861,863 | $50,335 | $83,891 | $56,000 | 8 | — | $21,460 | $120,541 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The GJ Grewe Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $308K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its direct charitable activity as grants to public charities for charitable purposes. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including schools, religious organizations, a counseling organization, public-safety-related organizations, and hospitals.
The grantees describe their own missions as follows: Holy Trinity Montessori says it supports children’s intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual development through the Montessori method. Birthright Counseling St Louis says it provides free pregnancy testing, professional counseling, follow-up, and clothing to women with untimely pregnancies. The Hostage Rescue Team Association says it provides grants to eligible members and others affiliated with law enforcement or public-safety agencies who have suffered injuries.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $269,100. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
Notable 2025 grants included $100,000 to Holy Trinity Montessori in Nashville, Tennessee; $25,000 each to Birthright Counseling St Louis and Saint Alban Roe Catholic Church in Missouri; $18,100 to the St Louis Police Foundation; and $15,000 to the Hostage Rescue Team Association in Virginia. Other reported grants included $10,000 each to Cleveland Clinic, Fr Tolton Catholic High School, Kenrick-Glennon Seminary, St Anselm Parish, the Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital, the Salvation Army, and the School Sisters of Notre Dame Central Pacific Province.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jane M Grewe, Christine M Grewe, and Michael J Grewe as directors.
The GJ Grewe Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christine M. Grewe
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jane M. Grewe
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael J. Grewe
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Gerard J. Grewe (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The GJ Grewe Family Foundation
How much does The GJ Grewe Family Foundation give each year?
The GJ Grewe Family Foundation gave $269K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $245K across 17 grants.
What is The GJ Grewe Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The GJ Grewe Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $17,940, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The GJ Grewe Family Foundation that year got $42K on average.
Where does The GJ Grewe Family Foundation give grants?
The GJ Grewe Family Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Tennessee (37%) and Virginia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (8 grants).
Does The GJ Grewe Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on The GJ Grewe Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (15 grants).
Who are The GJ Grewe Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The GJ Grewe Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Holy Trinity Montessori ($100,000), Birthright Counseling St Louis ($25,000) and Saint Alban Roe Catholic Church ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The GJ Grewe Family Foundation?
The GJ Grewe Family Foundation reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $269K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $308K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The GJ Grewe Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its direct charitable activity as grants to public charities for charitable purposes. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including schools, religious organizations, a counseling organization, public-safety-related organizations, and hospitals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The GJ Grewe Family Foundation?
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 The GJ Grewe Family Foundation's EIN?
The GJ Grewe Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3919977. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The GJ Grewe Family Foundation 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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