Private foundation · EIN 47-6670885 · Indianapolis, Indiana · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Thomas D and Amy S Grimmer Foundation

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: 8 grants paid, $96K total, median $10K. 13% of grants stayed in Indiana.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$96K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in IN
13%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.7M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Boys and Girls Club of Martin CountHobe Sound, FLGeneral support.$25K
Florida Oceanographic SocietyStuart, FLGeneral support$20K
Alzheimer's AssociationChicago, ILGeneral support.$11K
Martin Health FoundationStuart, FLGeneral support.$10K
Lighthouse ArtcenterTequesta, FLGeneral support$10K
Captains for Clean WaterFort Myers, FLGeneral support.$10K
Carsons Tavern FoundationStuart, FLGeneral support$5,000
Penrod Society LtdIndianapolis, INGeneral support.$5,000

By state: Florida 6 · Illinois 1 · Indiana 1

About this foundation

Thomas D and Amy S Grimmer Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Indianapolis, Indiana, administered in care of Eagle & Fein, tax-exempt since 2015. 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 Thomas D and Amy S Grimmer Foundation 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 Thomas D and Amy S Grimmer Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $96K across 8 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Thomas D and Amy S Grimmer Foundation give?

Florida (6 grants), Illinois (1 grants), Indiana (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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