The Thomas D & Amy S Grimmer Foundation
The Thomas D & Amy S Grimmer Foundation is a private foundation, based in Indianapolis, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $96K. Net investment income was $50K.
The Thomas D & Amy S Grimmer Foundation at a glance
In short: The Thomas D & Amy S Grimmer Foundation gave $96K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $95,600
- +24.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,950
- +55.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,692,788
- +18.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (84% 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 Thomas D & Amy S Grimmer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boys and Girls Club of Martin Count ($25K). Together the top 8 received $96K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 35 (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 Thomas D & Amy S Grimmer Foundation gives
- Giving grew 69% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 64% 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 $45K (2020) to $96K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $96K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Club of Martin Count Hobe Sound, FL | General support. | $25,000 |
| Florida Oceanographic Society Stuart, FL | General support | $20,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Chicago, IL | General support. | $10,600 |
| Martin Health Foundation Stuart, FL | General support. | $10,000 |
| Lighthouse ArtCenter Tequesta, FL | General support | $10,000 |
| Captains for Clean Water Fort Myers, FL | General support. | $10,000 |
| Carsons Tavern Foundation Stuart, FL | General support | $5,000 |
| Penrod Society Ltd Indianapolis, IN | General support. | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,692,788 | $236,547 | $108,321 | $95,600 | 8 | $101,307 | $49,533 | $158,719 |
| 2024 | $2,282,990 | $229,116 | $94,664 | $76,800 | 10 | $79,630 | $34,082 | $101,310 |
| 2023 | $1,869,856 | $223,843 | $80,041 | $68,750 | 8 | $69,694 | $33,496 | $79,865 |
| 2022 | $1,509,377 | $205,487 | $72,661 | $56,500 | 6 | $60,511 | $14,748 | $70,478 |
| 2021 | $1,587,386 | $211,539 | $62,791 | $47,000 | 3 | $51,032 | $15,780 | $67,773 |
| 2020 | $1,272,155 | $201,346 | $54,687 | $45,000 | 1 | — | $17,696 | $49,741 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Thomas D & Amy S Grimmer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $159K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Thomas D & Amy S Grimmer Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amy S Grimmer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas D Grimmer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Thomas D & Amy S Grimmer Foundation
How much does The Thomas D & Amy S Grimmer Foundation give each year?
The Thomas D & Amy S Grimmer Foundation gave $96K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $77K across 10 grants.
What is The Thomas D & Amy S Grimmer Foundation's typical grant size?
The Thomas D & Amy S Grimmer Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,950, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Thomas D & Amy S Grimmer Foundation give grants?
The Thomas D & Amy S Grimmer Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (11%) and Indiana (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Stuart, FL (3 grants).
Does The Thomas D & Amy S Grimmer Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Thomas D & Amy S Grimmer 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 Thomas D & Amy S Grimmer Foundation's largest grantees?
The Thomas D & Amy S Grimmer Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Boys and Girls Club of Martin Count ($25,000), Florida Oceanographic Society ($20,000) and Alzheimer's Association ($10,600), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Thomas D & Amy S Grimmer Foundation?
The Thomas D & Amy S Grimmer Foundation reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $101K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $159K (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 Thomas D & Amy S Grimmer Foundation's EIN?
The Thomas D & Amy S Grimmer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-6670885. 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 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Thomas D & Amy S Grimmer Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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