Private foundation · EIN 14-6324057 · Lindale, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Alfred and Fay Grosse Memorial Tr

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 13 grants paid, $100K total, median $5,000. 85% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
13
$100K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in TX
85%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.5M

Grants paid in 2025

13 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Salvation ArmyTyler, TXAssistance to families$25K
Samaritan's Purse InternationalBoone, NCWorldwide relief and evangelism$15K
Dallas LifeDallas, TXServices to homeless$12K
Children's Advocacy Center of SmithTyler, TXServices to abused children$12K
Mercy ShipsGarden Valley, TXMedical services to international poor$10K
Rahab's Retreat and RanchKilgore, TXAssistance to women and children$7,000
East Texas Crisis CenterTyler, TXServices re: family violence and sexual assault$5,000
Noura InternationalCleveland, TNMeeting physical, mental, employment and spiritual needs of inmates in africa$4,000
Angel LayetteTyler, TXServices to families who experience prenatal loss$4,000
Mosaic Counseling Centers of East TTyler, TXCounseling services to low income individuals and families$2,000
Tyler Deaf and Hard of Hearing CentTyler, TXServices to deaf and hard of hearing$1,500
Criswell CollegeDallas, TXProvide christian based higher education$1,500
Calvary Commission IncLindale, TXChristian missions support$1,000

By state: Texas 11 · North Carolina 1 · Tennessee 1

About this foundation

Alfred and Fay Grosse Memorial Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Lindale, Texas, tax-exempt since 2009. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Alfred and Fay Grosse Memorial Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Alfred and Fay Grosse Memorial Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $100K across 13 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Alfred and Fay Grosse Memorial Tr give?

Texas (11 grants), North Carolina (1 grants), Tennessee (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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