The Gromet Foundation
The Gromet Foundation is a private foundation based in Newark, Delaware. It provides scholarships and other assistance to college-bound Hawaii high school seniors.
The Gromet Foundation at a glance
In short: The Gromet Foundation gave $110K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Delaware. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $109,956
- -8.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- -13.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,229
- +5.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,135,573
- +0.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Delaware (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Gromet Foundation
- How to Apply
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Obtain and submit a hard-copy application through the process described above; online applications are not accepted.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists October 25. That date has passed for 2026.
- Deadline
- The filing lists October 25.
- Contact
Application contact: James A Stubenberg
Mailing address: 40 E Main Street Suite 754, Newark, DE 19711
Phone: (808) 384-1456
Website: https://www.grometfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Gromet Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
154 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 154 grants of 154 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website identifies its scholarship program as serving college-bound Hawaii high school seniors. Its 2024 grant data show that all reported grant dollars went to recipients in Delaware.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Gromet Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $67K (2020) to $126K (2022). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $110K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 26 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $109,956 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,135,573 | $788,896 | $773,793 | $109,956 | 26 | $566,003 | $442,981 |
| 2023 | $4,117,598 | $557,906 | $774,516 | $120,182 | 30 | $551,920 | $197,870 |
| 2022 | $4,329,988 | $289,762 | $703,762 | $125,604 | 36 | $556,154 | $104,293 |
| 2021 | $4,743,254 | $671,728 | $715,931 | $121,216 | 37 | $562,529 | $340,577 |
| 2020 | $4,849,282 | $742,437 | $644,643 | $66,706 | 25 | — | $428,989 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website describes it as providing scholarship and other assistance to college-bound Hawaii high school seniors. Its 2024 filing also describes academic financial aid counseling, college-selection tools, academic mentoring and intervention, referrals for additional financial aid, emergency and crisis funds, study-abroad funds, summer freshman English tuition, scholar gatherings, and an alumni network.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $109,956. The grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest reported grant was $10,000; the other largest awards included one of $7,500, one of $5,638, and multiple awards of $5,000. The listed recipients were individuals in Delaware, and the grant descriptions identified the awards as student grants. Separately, the foundation’s filing states that scholarship disbursements went to universities for 26 scholars’ unmet academic needs.
The website says applications must be obtained from a Hawaii high school college counselor, countersigned by that counselor, completed legibly, and mailed as hard copies; online applications are not accepted. The website requests a high school transcript, parents’ latest federal tax return (both parents’ returns if separated or divorced), latest SAT or ACT scores, and two recommendation letters from Hawaii high school teachers. The filing additionally specifies a completed application with required attachments, including personal statements, two recommendation letters, a high school transcript, and a copy of the applicant’s prior-year tax return. It lists eligibility restrictions of financial disadvantage below 150% of federal poverty guidelines, a minimum 3.5 GPA, and enrollment in a four-year college; community college enrollment is not eligible.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James A Stubenberg as executive director, president, secretary, and director, and Sung S Stubenberg as chief financial officer.
The Gromet Foundation is led by James A. Stubenberg, Executive Director, President, Secretary & Director on every filing since 2020; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James A. Stubenberg
Executive Director, President, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$125K (2020) → $138K (2024)
Sung S. Stubenberg
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$95K (2020) → $100K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Maureen Rolles (2020) — Vice President
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $138K, to James a Stubenberg (Executive DIR/President/Sec/DIR). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Gromet Foundation
How much does The Gromet Foundation give each year?
The Gromet Foundation gave $110K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $120K across 30 grants.
What is The Gromet Foundation's typical grant size?
The Gromet Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,229, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Gromet Foundation give grants?
The Gromet Foundation gives mostly in Delaware: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Gromet Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on The Gromet Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Student Grant" (26 grants).
How large is The Gromet Foundation?
The Gromet Foundation reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $789K.
What does The Gromet Foundation fund?
The foundation’s website describes it as providing scholarship and other assistance to college-bound Hawaii high school seniors. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Gromet Foundation?
Obtain and submit a hard-copy application through the process described above; online applications are not accepted. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Gromet Foundation's EIN?
The Gromet Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0281966. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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