The William and Mary Greve Foundation
The William and Mary Greve Foundation is a private foundation based in Norfolk, Connecticut. It makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
The William and Mary Greve Foundation at a glance
In short: The William and Mary Greve Foundation gave $2.9M across 77 grants in 2024 (avg $38K), top state Virginia. 26% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,948,975
- +7.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 77
- +2.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $38,298
- +4.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $14,995,132
- -11.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (19 of 73, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (27% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The William and Mary Greve Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 490, Norfolk, CT 06058
Phone: (917) 881-1659
Website: https://wmgreve.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The William and Mary Greve Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Council on US-Arab Relations ($554K). Together the top 10 received $1.7M.
Organizations only. It also paid 5 grants to individuals ($69,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
325 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 241 grants of 325 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia (27%), Washington, DC (21%), Connecticut (17%), New York (14%), and Indiana (7%). The grants also included recipients in other states, such as Iowa, Massachusetts, Kansas, Maine, and Vermont.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 77 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The William and Mary Greve Foundation open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 19 of 73 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $33K; repeat grants $43K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 56% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 487% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.3M (2020) to $3.1M (2022). In 2024 it made 77 grants totaling $2.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Council on US-Arab Relations Washington, DC | In support of incorporating north africa area studies in the council's existing educational programs. | $554,000 |
| Islamic Society of North America Plainfield, IN | In support of raising public awareness of emir abd-al-kader as a role model for peace and human rights. | $200,000 |
| Sant'egidio Foundation for Peace and Dialogue Inc New York, NY | For the project sharing the wisdom of the four universalist peace seekers ($112,000) and to support charitable and educational collaboration with mr. Valentin aksilenko to organize seminars for American university students ($50,000). | $162,000 |
| Muslim Education Resource Council FBO Center for Innovative Religious Educ Reston, VA | In support of further development of online education platform training for teachers worldwide. | $150,400 |
| Rappahannock County Public Schools Washington, VA | In support of the "Virginia profile of a graduate" initiative. | $136,185 |
| Abdelkader Education Project Elkader, IA | In support of a part-time educator lead position and a docu-fiction short film. | $110,000 |
| Norfolk Foundation Inc Norfolk, CT | In support of norfolk hub ($100,000) and 2024 haystack book festival ($2,500). | $102,500 |
| Filmmakers Collaborative Inc FBO Smartypants Productions Melrose, MA | In Support of Smartypants Productions Inc. | $100,000 |
| The Urban Assembly Inc New York, NY | In Support of Career Education Program Costs. | $100,000 |
| Institute for Learning Engagement Advocacy and Dialogue Alexandria, VA | For educational seminars to raise public awareness of emir abdul qadir as a role model to building a peaceful, reconciling and resilient society. | $88,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,995,132 | $4,205,559 | $4,240,132 | $2,948,975 | 77 | $3,593,828 | $3,668,405 | $737,479 |
| 2023 | $16,949,439 | $3,416,907 | $3,984,514 | $2,754,035 | 75 | $3,337,075 | $2,931,521 | $776,930 |
| 2022 | $17,185,776 | $345,570 | $4,324,674 | $3,116,994 | 62 | $3,709,916 | — | $1,009,901 |
| 2021 | $26,806,956 | $4,445,583 | $4,083,949 | $2,835,000 | 58 | $3,413,912 | $3,848,527 | $1,235,751 |
| 2020 | $25,578,783 | $1,194,940 | $2,446,432 | $1,344,980 | 53 | — | $529,409 | $1,121,653 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The William and Mary Greve Foundation reported a distributable amount of $737K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for educational programs, public-awareness initiatives, career education, community services, and other charitable activities.
Some grantees describe their own work as focused on education and dialogue. For example, the National Council on US-Arab Relations says its mission is to improve understanding, dialogue, and bonds of friendship between the American people and the peoples of the Arab world. Sharing Sacred Spaces Inc says it works to overcome bias, misunderstanding, and polarization through immersive education and training.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 77 grants totaling $2,948,975. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $554,000, with a median grant of $20,000.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $554,000 to the National Council on US-Arab Relations for educational programs incorporating North Africa area studies; $200,000 to the Islamic Society of North America for public awareness of Emir Abd-al-Kader as a role model for peace and human rights; and $162,000 to the Sant’Egidio Foundation for Peace and Dialogue for a peace-seekers project and educational collaboration. Other substantial grants included $150,400 to the Muslim Education Resource Council for development of an online teacher-training platform and $136,185 to Rappahannock County Public Schools for the “Virginia Profile of a Graduate” initiative.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists:
- John W Kiser III — Chairman, Director
- Anthony CM Kiser — President, Director
- James Mott Clark Jr — Secretary, Director
The William and Mary Greve Foundation is led by Anthony Cm Kiser, President & Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anthony Cm Kiser
President & Director
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$122K (2020) → $140K (2024)
John W. Kiser III
Chairman & Director
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$75K (2020) → $86K (2024)
James Mott Clark Jr.
Secretary & Director
Director → Secretary & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jennifer Franklin (2020–2023) — Secretary
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 $140K, to Anthony CM Kiser (President, Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The William and Mary Greve Foundation
How much does The William and Mary Greve Foundation give each year?
The William and Mary Greve Foundation gave $2.9M across 77 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.8M across 75 grants.
What is The William and Mary Greve Foundation's typical grant size?
The William and Mary Greve Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $38,298, across 77 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The William and Mary Greve Foundation that year got $33K on average.
Where does The William and Mary Greve Foundation give grants?
The William and Mary Greve Foundation's top state is Virginia, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (21%) and Connecticut (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (10 grants), Norfolk, CT (9 grants), Washington, VA (7 grants) and Washington, DC (4 grants).
Does The William and Mary Greve Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 55% of The William and Mary Greve Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (42 of 77) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The William and Mary Greve Foundation's largest grantees?
The William and Mary Greve Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include National Council on US-Arab Relations ($554,000), Islamic Society of North America ($200,000) and Sant'egidio Foundation for Peace and Dialogue Inc ($162,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 5 grants to individuals ($69,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The William and Mary Greve Foundation?
The William and Mary Greve Foundation reported $15.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $737K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The William and Mary Greve Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for educational programs, public-awareness initiatives, career education, community services, and other charitable activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The William and Mary Greve Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The William and Mary Greve Foundation's EIN?
The William and Mary Greve Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6020724. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The William and Mary Greve Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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