Funder directory → Illinois → THE VIRGINIA A GROOT FOUNDATION
Private foundation · LAKE FOREST, IL · EIN 411570531THE VIRGINIA A GROOT FOUNDATION
✓ Accepts unsolicited applications
Typical grant
$14,000–$5,113,819
median $30,000
Giving (latest FY)
$12,867,048
7 grants · FY2025
Assets
$0
gives nationally
Application form & materials: ONLINE APPLICATIONS
Deadlines: FEBRUARY 1ST OF EACH YEAR
Restrictions: SEE THE VIRGINIA A GROOT FOUNDATION ONLINE. WWW.VIRGINIAAGROOTFOUNDATION.ORG
Contact: THE VIRGINIA A GROOT FOUNDATION · 255 OVERLOOK DRIVE, LAKE FOREST, IL, 60045 · 8476158735
| Grantee | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PETER & PENELOPE WEST CHARITABLE FUND · HOLLAND, MI | SEE ATTACHMENT | $12,612,048 |
| CENTER FOR CRAFT · ASHEVILLE, NC | TO PURSUE EXCELLENCE IN CERAMIC AND SCULPTURAL ARTS | $115,000 |
| GABRIEL DAWE · DALLAS, TX | TO PURSUE EXCELLENCE IN CERAMIC AND SCULPTURAL ARTS | $60,000 |
| ANDREA FERRERO | TO PURSUE EXCELLENCE IN CERAMIC AND SCULPTURAL ARTS | $30,000 |
| RICHARD T NOTKIN · VAUGHN, WA | TO PURSUE EXCELLENCE IN CERAMIC AND SCULPTURAL ARTS | $25,000 |
| ELISE SIEGEL · NEW YORK, NY | TO PURSUE EXCELLENCE IN CERAMIC AND SCULPTURAL ARTS | $20,000 |
| ETHAN MEYER · SAINT LOUIS, MO | TO PURSUE EXCELLENCE IN CERAMIC AND SCULPTURAL ARTS | $5,000 |
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Source: IRS Form 990-PF e-file disclosure, fiscal year 2025 (public record under 26 U.S.C. §6104). Filings lag by their nature — verify current priorities and procedures with the foundation before applying. Represent this foundation and see an error? Tell us with the correction and source filing.