The John and Phyllis Groot Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 36-3924778 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$341K
Organizations funded43
Typical grant$1,700
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $7,628.
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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daystar Education Association | Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Daystar Education Association | Chicago, IL | Scholarship Fund and General & Unrestricted | $28,500 |
| Chicago West Side Christian School Association | Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Self Help Alternative Living Opportunities of Mich | Kalamazoo, MI | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Lawndale Christian Reformed Church | Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $14,500 |
| Kalamazoo Christian School Association | Kalamazoo, MI | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Muskegon Christian School | Muskegon, MI | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Western Michigan Christian High School | Norton Shores, MI | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Kalamazoo Gospel Mission | Kalamazoo, MI | General & Unrestricted | $8,500 |
| Samaritans Purse | Boone, NC | General & Unrestricted | $7,628 |
| World Renew | Grand Rapids, MI | General & Unrestricted | $7,628 |
| Childrens Hunger Fund | Pasadena, CA | Poverty Encounter Project | $5,000 |
| Living With Hope | Highland, IN | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Multiplication Network Ministries | Sauk Village, IL | Church Plantier Training fund | $5,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | Boone, NC | Hurricane Helene Relief fund in Florida | $5,000 |
| Unity Christian Academy | South Holland, IL | Building Project Second Floor | $5,000 |
| Elim Christian Services | Crestwood, IL | Elim Game Day | $3,500 |
| Chicago West Side Christian School Association | Chicago, IL | Scholarship fund | $2,500 |
| Breakthrough Urban Ministries Inc | Chicago, IL | Food Access and sports Leagues Fund | $2,000 |
| Chicago West Side Christian School Association | Chicago, IL | Student Scholarship fund | $2,000 |
| Calvin Christian Reformed Church | Norton Shores, MI | General & Unrestricted | $1,700 |
| Calvin University | Grand Rapids, MI | General & Unrestricted | $1,700 |
| Family Promise of the Lakeshore | Muskegon, MI | General & Unrestricted | $1,700 |
| Love Inc of Muskegon County | Muskegon, MI | General & Unrestricted | $1,700 |
| Muskegon Rescue Mission | Muskegon, MI | General & Unrestricted | $1,700 |
| American National Red Cross | Boone, IA | Hurricane and tornado reliief in Florida | $1,000 |
| Bible League | Crete, IL | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Bright Promise | Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Calvin University | Grand Rapids, MI | Speech Pathology Programs | $1,000 |
| Childrens Hunger Fund | Pasadena, CA | Growth Initiative in Chicago area | $1,000 |
| Christ Church of Oak Brook | Oak Brook, IL | Brandsma LIFT | $1,000 |
| Geneva Camp & Retreat Center | Holland, MI | Summer Camper Scholarship fund | $1,000 |
| Hope College | Holland, MI | The Hope Fund | $1,000 |
| Missio International | Knoxville, TN | Deborah House Program | $1,000 |
| Multiplication Network Ministries | Sauk Village, IL | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Pacific Garden Mission | Chicago, IL | Food and shelter fund | $1,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | Boone, NC | Hurricane relief fund in Florida and North Carolina | $1,000 |
| World Renew | Grand Rapids, MI | Hurricane Relief fund in Florida and Assistance in Israel | $1,000 |
| Young Life | Hinsdale, IL | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| All Gods Children Ltd | Villa Park, IL | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Kansas City, MO | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Prograce International | Wheaton, IL | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Wycliffe Bible Translators Inc | Orlando, FL | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $341,256 | 43 |
| 2023 | $260,000 | 44 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513189349102376
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3924778
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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