The Grimes Foundation
Invitation OnlyUrbana, Ohio · EIN 34-6528288 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $10,000.
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
11% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Health Foundation | Springfield, OH | Medic | $50,000 |
| Champaign Aviation Museum Grant | Urbana, OH | Civic | $44,500 |
| Bethesda Memorial Hospital | Hamilton, OH | Medical | $10,000 |
| Champaign County Arts Council | Urbana, OH | Civic | $5,000 |
| Tecumseh Council | Yellow Springs, OH | Civic | $5,000 |
| Summer Theater Camp | Urbana, OH | Civic | $4,734 |
| Breast Friends Forver | Mechanicsburg, OH | Medical | $3,000 |
| Ochsner Memorial Fund | New Orleans, LA | Civic | $2,000 |
| Unity Church | Columbus, OH | Civic | $1,000 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($39,800). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $165,034 | 13 |
| 2024 | $201,050 | 14 |
| 2023 | $98,291 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611319349104081
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-6528288
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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