The William R Gruver Foundation
Invitation OnlySanibel, Florida · EIN 13-3531965 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$295K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$7.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,084.
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
71% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Health Foundation | Fort Myers, FL | To aid in program services | $100,704 |
| Community Cooperative | Fort Myers, FL | To aid in program services | $35,156 |
| Dartmouth College | Hanover, NH | To aid in program services | $20,030 |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY | To aid in program services | $20,000 |
| Gulf Coast Community Foundation | Venive, FL | To aid in program services | $20,000 |
| Lymphoma Research | New York, NY | To aid in program services | $10,084 |
| Rutgers University Football | New Brunswick, NJ | To aid in program services | $10,015 |
| Mount Sinai Health | New York, NY | To aid in program services | $10,015 |
| Berea College | Berea, KY | To aid in program services | $10,000 |
| Msk Cancer Center | New York, NY | To aid in program services | $10,000 |
| Open Discourse Coalition | Lewisburg, PA | To aid in program services | $10,000 |
| Threefold Schoolhouse | Mechanicsburg, PA | To aid in program services | $10,000 |
| Captiva Chapel by the Sea | Captiva, FL | To aid in program services | $7,500 |
| Sanibel Community Housing & Resources | Sanibel, FL | To aid in program services | $7,500 |
| Guadalupe Center | Naples, FL | To aid in program services | $5,008 |
| Zaka Tel-Aviv | Jackson Township, NJ | To aid in program services | $2,500 |
| Boiling Springs Lions Club | Boiling Springs, PA | To aid in program services | $1,500 |
| Dayspring Christian Academy | Mountville, PA | To aid in program services | $1,500 |
| Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation | Tuckahoe, NY | To aid in program services | $1,000 |
| Naval Supply Corps Foundation Inc | Atlanta, GA | To aid in program services | $1,000 |
| Rufus Porter Museum of Art & Ingenuity | Bridgton, ME | To aid in program services | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $294,512 | 21 |
| 2023 | $261,856 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532839349100503
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3531965
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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