The Irving and Jett Groves Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyMartinsville, Virginia · EIN 54-1961867 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$156K
Organizations funded52
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$1.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
13% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| First United Methodist Church Annual Giving | Martinsville, VA | General operating | $20,000 |
| YMCA Endowment Fund | Martinsville, VA | General operating | $14,500 |
| Grace Network | Martinsville, VA | General operating | $8,000 |
| Longwood University Scholarship | Farmville, VA | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Martinsville Cemetery Association | Martinsville, VA | General operating | $6,000 |
| Randolph Macon College Scholarship | Ashland, VA | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Mhc Academic Foundation | Martinsville, VA | General operating | $6,000 |
| Piedmont Arts | Martinsville, VA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Carlisle School Annual Fund | Martinsville, VA | General operating | $4,000 |
| Charity League Jett Groves Scholarship | Martinsville, VA | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Dyers Store Fire Department | Martinsville, VA | General operating | $4,000 |
| Patrick Henry Community College | Martinsville, VA | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Focus on Youth | W Chester, OH | General operating | $4,000 |
| Randolph Macon College Pres Club | Ashland, VA | General operating | $3,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club | Martinsville, VA | General operating | $3,000 |
| Pregnancy Care Center | Martinsville, VA | General operating | $3,000 |
| Red Cross | Martinsville, VA | General operating | $3,000 |
| Salvation Army | Martinsville, VA | General operating | $3,000 |
| SPCA | Martinsville, VA | General operating | $3,000 |
| Martinsville Henry County Historical Society | Martinsville, VA | General operating | $3,000 |
| Theatre Works Community Players | Martinsville, VA | General operating | $2,500 |
| United Way of Martinsville & Henry Co | Martinsville, VA | General operating | $2,500 |
| Bassett Historical Society | Bassett, VA | General operating | $2,000 |
| Charity League Sustainers Fund | Martinsville, VA | General operating | $2,000 |
| Christmas Cheer | Martinsville, VA | General operating | $2,000 |
| Edwards Adult Day Care Center | Martinsville, VA | General operating | $2,000 |
| Henry County Sheriffs Dept | Martinsville, VA | General operating | $2,000 |
| Jefferson Scholars Foundation | Charlottesville, VA | General operating | $2,000 |
| Smith River Sports Complex | Axton, VA | General operating | $2,000 |
| Mile 2 | Dayton, OH | General operating | $2,000 |
| Blue Ridge Regional Library | Roanoke, VA | General operating | $2,000 |
| Pannill American Legion Post #42 | Martinsville, VA | General operating | $2,000 |
| Da Capo Virginia | Martinsville, VA | General operating | $1,500 |
| Fuller Housing Center | Martinsville, VA | General operating | $1,500 |
| Chill | Martinsville, VA | General operating | $1,000 |
| Friends of Library | Martinsville, VA | General operating | $1,000 |
| Granberry Methodist Church | Martinsville, VA | General operating | $1,000 |
| Martinsville-Henry Co Crimestoppers | Martinsville, VA | General operating | $1,000 |
| Ridgeway United Methodist Church | Ridgeway, VA | General operating | $1,000 |
| Safetynet Inc | Martinsville, VA | General operating | $1,000 |
| Va Museum of Natural History | Martinsville, VA | General operating | $1,000 |
| Virginia Sheriffs' Institute | Richmond, VA | General operating | $1,000 |
| Va State Police Association | Richmond, VA | General operating | $1,000 |
| Beegins With You | Martinsville, VA | General operating | $1,000 |
| Va State Police Association | Richmond, VA | General operating | $1,000 |
| Community Foundation Donation for the H Clay Gravely IV Fund | Martinsville, VA | General operating | $1,000 |
| Omicron Delta Kappa Foundation | Lexington, KY | General operating | $500 |
| Phi Beta Kappa Society | Washington, DC | General operating expenses | $500 |
| Randolph Macon College Gridiron Club | Ashland, VA | General operating | $500 |
| Wharton School of Business Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | General operating | $500 |
| Kiwanas Club Martinsville | Martinsville, IN | General operating | $500 |
| Kiwanas Local | Youngstown, OH | General operating | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $156,000 | 52 |
| 2023 | $2,500 | 3 |
| 2022 | $86,250 | 49 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640309349100119
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 54-1961867
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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