The Grimm Family Foundation
The Grimm Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Hunting Valley, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $138K. Net investment income was $299K.
The Grimm Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Grimm Family Foundation gave $138K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), top state Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $138,000
- +130.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,250
- +15.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $2,431,950
- +7.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (48% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Grimm Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cleveland Museum of Natural History ($42K). Together the top 8 received $138K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 26 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Grimm Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 96% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $57K (2023) to $138K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $138K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Museum of Natural History Cleveland, OH | Support of Natural Areas and Annual Fund | $41,500 |
| Western Reserve Land Conservancy Moreland Hills, OH | Support of Natural Areas and Annual Fund | $24,500 |
| Warrior Surf Foundation Folly Beach, SC | General Fund | $21,500 |
| Presbyterian Hospital Foundation Charlotte, NC | General Fund | $15,000 |
| Unite for Her West Chester, PA | General Fund | $15,000 |
| Trees Charlotte Charlotte, NC | General Fund | $11,000 |
| Faith Through Fire Wentzville, MO | General Fund | $5,000 |
| American Museum of Fly Fishing Inc Manchester, VT | General Fund | $4,500 |
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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 | $2,431,950 | $334,399 | $160,010 | $138,000 | 8 | $138,200 | $298,982 | $139,356 |
| 2024 | $2,257,561 | $1,396,913 | $72,234 | $60,000 | 4 | $60,000 | $77,736 | $109,442 |
| 2023 | $933,625 | $-13,221 | $69,919 | $57,000 | 4 | $57,000 | $19,381 | $56,732 |
| 2022 | $1,017,958 | $99,361 | $84,620 | $70,499 | 6 | $70,699 | $86,766 | $58,260 |
| 2021 | $1,005,065 | $122,049 | $80,580 | $65,100 | 4 | $65,300 | $109,598 | $65,230 |
| 2020 | $964,067 | $232,931 | $73,531 | $61,050 | 4 | — | $220,345 | $53,686 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Grimm Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $139K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Grimm Family Foundation is led by Christine G. Hill, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christine G. Hill
President
Secretary & Treasurer → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan L. Grimm
Trustee
President → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Aimee Grimm
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Hill
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott S. Grimm
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas A. Grimm
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Kathryn D. Grimm (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Susan M. Grimm (2020–2022) — Trustee
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 Grimm Family Foundation
How much does The Grimm Family Foundation give each year?
The Grimm Family Foundation gave $138K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $60K across 4 grants.
What is The Grimm Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Grimm Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $17,250, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Grimm Family Foundation give grants?
The Grimm Family Foundation's top state is Ohio, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (19%) and South Carolina (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charlotte, NC (2 grants).
Does The Grimm Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Grimm Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Grimm Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Grimm Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Cleveland Museum of Natural History ($41,500), Western Reserve Land Conservancy ($24,500) and Warrior Surf Foundation ($21,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Grimm Family Foundation?
The Grimm Family Foundation reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $138K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $139K (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 is The Grimm Family Foundation's EIN?
The Grimm Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1532275. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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