Grove Family Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of causes, primarily focusing on education, health, and community welfare. Its mission includes funding initiatives that benefit children with chronic medical challenges, supporting cancer research, and enhancing educational opportunities through grants to institutions like Reed College and Southern Methodist University. Additionally, the foundation contributes to the arts, animal welfare, and programs aimed at alleviating homelessness and poverty. It serves a diverse range of populations, with a notable emphasis on children and families in need.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small- to mid-sized nonprofits with demonstrated ties to Dallas/Texas or existing introductions, especially in education, children’s health/services, or arts; projects suited to one-time or annual program support rather than open competitive awards.
Good Fit
- • Direct program or institutional ties to Dallas or Texas-based organizations
- • Education programs or university-affiliated initiatives (example: real estate curriculum support)
- • Health, cancer, or children’s medical programs with local relevance
- • Ability to receive modest unrestricted or program grants and to engage via introduction
Geography
Giving is multi-state (eight states received grants in 2024) but majority dollars flow to Texas (57% of 2024 dollars), indicating a regional focus with occasional out-of-state grants.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 17 distinct recipients across education, health, youth services and arts; multiple independent grantees and a steady increase in recipient count over three years demonstrate a broad recipient set despite dollar concentration.
New Applicants
Behavioral evidence shows substantial turnover (11 new recipients in 2024 and prior years with many new grantees), but the funder states grants are to preselected applicants and offers no public application route, so unfamiliar organizations are unlikely to access funding without introduction.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
