The Mary E Groff Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-2725113 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$347K
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $100,000.
From the return
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
100% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington University | St Louis, MO | Scholars in neurology | $100,000 |
| University of Washington Foundation | Seattle, WA | Smartphone pupillometry | $100,000 |
| Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York | New York, NY | The empower program | $77,250 |
| Washington University | St Louis, MO | Early career | $50,000 |
| Mercer Island Schools Foundation | Mercer Island, WA | 2025 sponsorship - annual | $10,000 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit Seattle Corporate Work Study Program | Seattle, WA | Community sponsorship | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $347,250 | 6 |
| 2024 | $407,250 | 9 |
| 2023 | $258,333 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621249349101412
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-2725113
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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