The Grimm Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) grantmaking foundation based in Waymart, Pennsylvania. Established in 2018, the foundation operates as a philanthropic entity focused on distributing grants to charitable organizations across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$399K
+7.6% YoY
Grant Count
129
-7.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3K
+16.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding areas include:
- Religious education and church support
- Christian teachings and faith-based initiatives
- Healthcare and medical support
- General charitable purposes
- Community health and wellness
Grantmaking
The foundation administers multiple grant programs including support for church and Christian teachings (averaging $853 per grant), financial support for religious teachings (averaging $568), and medical financial assistance (averaging $1,389 to $1,450 per grant).
Grant Range
$30 to $106,700
Review Cycle
December 31
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Pennsylvania, Florida, and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2024):
- Total assets: $2,071,025
- Total revenue: $351,876
- Total expenses: $402,928
- Net income: -$51,052
- Total liabilities: $0
Contact Information:
- Address: PO Box 172, Waymart, PA 18472
- Phone: (570) 488-6660
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is governed by three trustees:
- Robert C. Grimm (Trustee)
- Karla D. Grimm (Trustee)
- Megan Spaulding (Trustee)
The foundation operates with limited paid staffing.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT C GRIMM | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| KARLA D GRIMM | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| MEGAN SPAULDING | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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