The Grossinger Foundation

GLENCOE, IL EIN: 36-6108185

The Grossinger Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts and culture, based in GLENCOE, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 14 grants totaling $176K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

Annual Giving

$176K

-8.3% YoY

Grant Count

14

-17.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$13K

+11.4% YoY

About The Grossinger Foundation

Based on IRS filings

The Grossinger Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts and culture, based in GLENCOE, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 14 grants totaling $176K.

Ready to take the next step with The Grossinger Foundation?

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

12states
+4 more states

Cities

AustinCAMBRIDGECHICAGOCOSTA MESACambridgeChicagoGLENVIEWGlenviewHAGERSTOWNHIGHLAND PARKHagerstownHighland ParkIndianapolisIslamoradaJacksonvilleKIRKLANDKey LargoKirklandLa JollaMarathon

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$0.275$0.55$0.8250000000000001$1.120202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$67K$135K$202K$270K32 grants202027 grants202119 grants202217 grants202314 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

BREAKTHROUGH ENERGY$40KTHE CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE$30KHOPE CHICAGO INC$25KJEWISH UNITED FUND OF ME…$25KTHE LYON FAMILY FOUNDATION$12KHARVARD KENNEDY SCHOOL$10KRAVINIA FESTIVAL ASSOCIA…$10KORLANDO HEALTH FOUNDATION$9KFESTIVAL OF CHILDREN FOU…$5KEMBARC INC$3K

Grant Size Distribution

109 grants across all recorded years

107<$50K1$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Breakthrough Energy ($40,000), The Chicago Lighthouse ($30,000), Hope Chicago Inc ($25,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
BREAKTHROUGH ENERGY KIRKLAND, WATO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION$40,000
CAMP GAN ISRAEL CHICAGO, ILTO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION$500
EMBARC INC CHICAGO, ILTO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION$3,400
FESTIVAL OF CHILDREN FOUNDATION COSTA MESA, CATO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION$5,000
HARVARD KENNEDY SCHOOL CAMBRIDGE, MATO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION$10,000
HOPE CHICAGO INC CHICAGO, ILTO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION$25,000
ILLINOIS HOLOCAUST MUSEUM & EDUCATION CENTER SKOKIE, ILTO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION$3,000
JEWISH UNITED FUND OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO CHICAGO, ILTO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION$25,000
MOD COLLECTIVE WINNETKA, ILTO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION$2,557
ORLANDO HEALTH FOUNDATION ORLANDO, FLTO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION$8,500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
CAROLINE GROSSINGERPRESIDENT0.5
GARY GROSSINGERVICE PRESIDENT0.5
SUZANNE GROSSINGER-GOULDVICE PRESIDENT0.5

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Grossinger Foundation?

The Grossinger Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts and culture, based in GLENCOE, IL. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.

Where does The Grossinger Foundation operate?

The Grossinger Foundation has awarded grants in California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, New York, Texas, Washington.

What size grants does The Grossinger Foundation award?

In 2024, The Grossinger Foundation awarded 14 grants totaling $176K — an average of about $13K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is The Grossinger Foundation's EIN?

The Grossinger Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6108185. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Explore Open Grants

Browse active grant opportunities in The Grossinger Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database

Related Funders

Similar funders by location and focus area

Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

What could you do with The Grossinger Foundation on Grantable?

  • Assess strategic fit with your organization
  • Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
  • Find open RFPs from this funder
  • Monitor for new funding opportunities

Go from researching The Grossinger Foundation to a real strategy.

Plan your approach