Private foundation · EIN 87-3709930 · Pasadena, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Gk Grout 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: 5 grants paid, $741K total, median $5,000. 20% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$741K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in CA
20%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$23M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Greater Horizons Donor Advised FundKansas City, MOHuman Services$699K
Morgan Stanley Global Impact FundinIndianapolis, INHuman Services$33K
Sun Valley Policy ForumSun Valley, ID2025 Season, disclaiming all benefits$5,000
Sun Valley Museum of ArtSun Valley, IDGeneral operating support$2,158
Sherman Library and GardensNewport Beach, CASherman Society Support, disclaiming all benefits$2,000

By state: Missouri 1 · Indiana 1 · Idaho 2 · California 1

About this foundation

Gk Grout Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Pasadena, California, tax-exempt since 2022. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Gk Grout 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 Gk Grout Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $741K across 5 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Gk Grout Foundation give?

Missouri (1 grants), Indiana (1 grants), Idaho (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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