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The Mary E Groff Charitable Trust is a private trust based in PHILADELPHIA, PA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1993. The principal officer is Pepper Pavillion. It holds total assets of $4.7M. Annual income is reported at $1.6M. Total assets have grown from $3.3M in 2011 to $4.7M in 2025. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2025. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Minnesota, District of Columbia, Massachusetts. According to available records, The Mary E Groff Charitable Trust has made 49 grants totaling $2M, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has grown from $228K in 2020 to $347K in 2025. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $791K distributed across 20 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $150K, with an average award of $40K. The foundation has supported 13 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Missouri, Massachusetts, Maine, which account for 33% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$47K
Average Grant
$57K
Largest Grant
$130K
Based on 4 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.
The Mary E Groff Charitable Trust is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 49 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MO, MA, ME.
The Mary E Groff Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $2M across 49 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $40K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $150K.
The Mary E Groff Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Mary E Groff Charitable Trust is headquartered in PHILADELPHIA, PA. While based in PA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FATEMA E F BURKEY ESQ | CO-TRUSTEE | $30K | $0 | $30K |
| ROBERT FALLAH | CO-TRUSTEE | $15K | $0 | $15K |
Total Giving
$347K
Total Assets
$4.7M
Fair Market Value
$6M
Net Worth
$4.7M
Grants Paid
$347K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$286K
Distribution Amount
$273K
Total: $4.7M
Total Grants
49
Total Giving
$2M
Average Grant
$40K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
13
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2025 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington UniversitySCHOLARS IN NEUROLOGY | St Louis, MO | $100K | 2025 |
| University of Washington FoundationSMARTPHONE PUPILLOMETRY | Seattle, WA | $100K | 2025 |
| TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITYTHE EMPOWER PROGRAM | NEW YORK, NY | $77K | 2025 |
| Mercer Island Schools Foundation2025 SPONSORSHIP - ANNUAL | Mercer Island, WA | $10K | 2025 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit Seattle CorporateCOMMUNITY SPONSORSHIP | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2025 |
| American Brain FoundationLEWY BODY DEMENTIA FUND | Minneapolis, ME | $50K | 2023 |
| Georgetown UniversitySTUDENT ENRICHMENT ENDOWED | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Trinity UniversityUNDERGRADUATE | San Antonio, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Mercer Island Lacrosse Club2022 SPONSORSHIP | Mercer Island, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Mercer Island High School FootballGENERAL SUPPORT - COMMUNITY | Mercer Island, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Williams CollegeCHARITABLE TRUST | Williamstown, MA | $50K | 2022 |
| First Night ProjectCHILDREN'S HOSPITAL CARE | Mercer Island, WA | $5K | 2022 |
| Exponent PhilanthropyGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $2K | 2022 |