Louis M Groen Foundation
Invitation OnlyCincinnati, Ohio · EIN 31-1802325 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $65,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
50% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otsego County | Gaylord, MI | This grant was made to maintain the preserve donated to Otsego County by the Louis M. Groen Charitable Trust and the 25 acres donated to… | $442,000 |
| Elder High School | Cincinnati, OH | General Support/Education | $100,000 |
| Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medi | Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $75,000 |
| Camping Education Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $65,000 |
| Friends of Camp Louis Ernst Inc | Dupong, IN | General Support | $50,000 |
| Circle Tail Inc | Pleasant Plain, OH | General Support | $30,000 |
| Last Mile Food Rescue | Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $25,000 |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Church | Harrison, OH | General Support | $25,000 |
| Otsego Conservation District | Gaylord, MI | General Support/Education | $15,000 |
| Versailles American Legion Post 173 | Versailles, IN | General Support | $15,000 |
| Indiana State Council Knights of Co | South Bend, IN | General Support | $15,000 |
| Covington Catholic High School | Covington, KY | General Support/Education | $10,000 |
The return also lists 8 grants to individuals ($565,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,432,000 | 20 |
| 2024 | $1,266,731 | 20 |
| 2023 | $1,256,867 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 25, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632379349100518
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1802325
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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