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Louis M Groen Foundation is a private corporation based in CINCINNATI, OH. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2002. The principal officer is Louis M Groen. It holds total assets of $17.9M. Annual income is reported at $4.9M. Total assets have grown from $819K in 2011 to $17.9M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 5 states, including Ohio, Michigan, Indiana. According to available records, Louis M Groen Foundation has made 31 grants totaling $3.6M, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has grown from $973K in 2020 to $1.4M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $210 to $616K, with an average award of $116K. The foundation has supported 22 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, which account for 81% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$122K
Largest Grant
$616K
Based on 10 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Louis M Groen Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 31 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OH, MI, IN.
Louis M Groen Foundation has distributed a total of $3.6M across 31 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $116K. Individual grants have ranged from $210 to $616K.
Louis M Groen Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Louis M Groen Foundation is headquartered in CINCINNATI, OH. While based in OH, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Block | Director | $45K | $0 | $45K |
| Robert T Cummings | Director | $25K | $0 | $25K |
| Richard Block | Director | $2K | $0 | $2K |
| Kevin Holmes | Director | $1K | $0 | $1K |
| Brad Wilder | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| James Smith | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$17.9M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$17.9M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
31
Total Giving
$3.6M
Average Grant
$116K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
22
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otsego CountyThis grant was made to maintain the preserve donated to Otsego County by the Louis M. Groen Charitable Trust and the 25 acres donated to Otsego County by the Louis M. Groen Foundation. | Gaylord, MI | $446K | 2022 |
| Ronald Mcdonald HouseGeneral Support/Childrens Welfare | Cincinnati, OH | $350K | 2022 |
| Elder High SchoolGeneral Support/Education | Cincinnati, OH | $100K | 2022 |
| Peace Lutheran ChurchGeneral Support | Cincinnati, OH | $53K | 2022 |
| Sycamore Community SchoolsGeneral Support | Cincinnati, OH | $50K | 2022 |
| Cincinnati Children'S Hospital MediGeneral Support | Cincinnati, OH | $50K | 2022 |
| Cincinnati Zoo And Botanical GardenGeneral Support/Education | Cincinnati, OH | $50K | 2022 |
| Freestore FoodbankGeneral Support | Cincinnati, OH | $50K | 2022 |
| St Jude Children Research HospitalGeneral Support/Childrens Welfare | Memphis, TN | $50K | 2022 |
| The Archeological Research InstitutGeneral Support | Lawrenceburg, IN | $25K | 2022 |
| Covington Latin SchoolGeneral Support | Covington, KY | $25K | 2022 |
| Cincinnati Nature CenterGeneral Support/Education | Milford, OH | $25K | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts Of AmericaGeneral Support | Irving, TX | $25K | 2022 |
| Covington Catholic High SchoolGeneral Support/Education | Covington, KY | $25K | 2022 |
| Friends Of Camp Louis Ernst IncGeneral Support | Dupong, IN | $25K | 2022 |
| Versailles American Legion Post 173General Support | Versailles, IN | $25K | 2022 |
| Indiana State Council Knights Of CoGeneral Support | South Bend, IN | $25K | 2022 |
| Hoosier Trails CouncilGeneral Support | Bloomington, IN | $25K | 2021 |
| Otsego Community FoundationGeneral Support | Gaylord, MI | $20K | 2021 |
| Otsego Conservation DistrictGeneral Support/Education | Gaylord, MI | $10K | 2021 |
| St Aloysius ChurchMemorial | Cincinnati, OH | $10K | 2020 |
| OtherCharitable | Harrison, OH | $210 | 2020 |
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