David F and Margaret T Grohne Family Foundation
Historical FunderWestern Springs, Illinois · EIN 36-4061509 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $100,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | DAVID MARGARET GROHNE |
|---|---|
| Address | 4908 LAWN AVENUE, WESTERN SPRINGS IL 60558 |
| Phone | 7084960380 |
| Form and materials | NO FORMAL FORMS |
| Deadlines | NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES |
| Restrictions | NO RESTRICTIONS EXCEPT THE ORGANIZATIONS MUST BE QUALIFIED 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
73% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ducks Unlimited Inc | Memphis, TN | Charitable | $7,500,200 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | Charitable | $3,000,000 |
| Max Mcgraw Wildlife Fndtn | Dundee Township, IL | Charitable | $1,000,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Charitable | $500,000 |
| Field School | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $300,000 |
| Wetlands Initiative | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Salk Institute for Biological Studies | LA Jolla, CA | Charitable | $125,000 |
| Delta Waterfowl Foundation | Bismarck, ND | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Kipp Foundation | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Morris Hospital Foundation | Morris, IL | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Purdue Foundation | West Lafayette, IN | Charitable | $100,000 |
| The Leadership Institute | Arlington, VA | Charitable | $100,000 |
| US Sportsmen's Alliance | Columbus, OH | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Illinois Conservation Foundation | Springfield, IL | Charitable | $50,000 |
| The Phoenix Childrens Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Ed Choice | Indianapolis, IN | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Christ Church School | Paradise Valley, AZ | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Indiana University School of Medicine | Indianapolis, IN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Mission Mid Del Inc | Midwest City, OK | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Phoenix Children's Hospital | Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Wheeler Mission | Indianapolis, IN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Wounded Warriors | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Big Brother Big Sister | Tampa, FL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Gateway Community Church | Rockford, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Leah's Hope | Midwest City, OK | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Lucky Lab Rescue | Lewisville, IN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Luke's Wings | Washington, DC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| National Park Foundation | Washington, DC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army Chicago Branch | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Simon Cancer Center 100 Voices of Hope | Indianapolis, IN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Caring Center | Lebanon, IN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy - Fl Chapter | Arlington, VA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Sierra Club Foundation | Oakland, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Disabled American Veterans | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable | $3,000 |
| The Damien Center | Indianapolis, IN | Charitable | $2,500 |
| The Julian Center | Indianapolis, IN | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Actors With Special Needs | Downers Grove, IL | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Alzheimers Foundation of America Inc | New York, NY | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Kanab, UT | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Coral Restoration Foundation | Tavernier, FL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Seaspar | Downers Grove, IL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| St Jude Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Charitable | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,505,400 | 42 |
| 2023 | $10,275,400 | 40 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349104216
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4061509
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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