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THE GROWMARK FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that paid $1M across 76 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and instead funds by invitation in a relationship-based model; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
University of Illinois Foundation
Champaign, IL
$246.4K
4%
IAA Foundation
Bloomington, IL
$240K
4%
AGRICULTURE FUTURE OF AMERICA
Kansas City, MO
$220K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
188
Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$2K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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- 258 grantees
- 16 board & team members
- 8 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE GROWMARK FOUNDATION?
No. THE GROWMARK FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE GROWMARK FOUNDATION give?
THE GROWMARK FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE GROWMARK FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE GROWMARK FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE GROWMARK FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE GROWMARK FOUNDATION awarded about 190 grants, totaling nearly $855 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE GROWMARK FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE GROWMARK FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 260 grantees. Recent grantees include University of Illinois Foundation, IAA Foundation, and AGRICULTURE FUTURE OF AMERICA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE GROWMARK FOUNDATION?
THE GROWMARK FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.