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The Growmark Foundation

Bloomington, Illinois  ·  EIN 371401632  ·  Private foundation

The Growmark Foundation is a private foundation based in Bloomington, Illinois. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $879K in grants paid and $2.2M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 680 individual grants from this funder — $5.1M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$879K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$2.2M
Total assets
680
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Growmark Foundation funds

The Growmark Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, food & agriculture, higher education, libraries & literacy.

Arts & CultureEducationFood & AgricultureHigher EducationLibraries & Literacy

Populations it has supported include children.

children

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Growmark Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Heartland Community College
FOR SUPPORT OF EDUCATION
Normal, IL$1.5M2023
University of Illinois Cashier of
FOR SUPPORT OF AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION
Urbana, IL$126K2023
Agriculture Future of America
FOR SUPPORT OF AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES
Kansas City, KS$110K2023
Heartland Community College
FOR SUPPORT OF EDUCATION
Normal, IL$109K2024
University of Illinois Foundation
FOR STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
Champaign, IL$83K2020
Illinois College
FOR STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
Jacksonville, IL$76K2022
Midwest Food Bank
FOR SUPPORT OF AVIATION EDUCATION
Bloomington, IL$72K2022
University of Illinois - Cashier of
FOR SUPPORT OF AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION
Urbana, IL$62K2022
Illinois Agricultural Assoc Treasu
FOR SUPPORT OF AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES
Bloomington, IL$60K2023
Iaa Foundation
FOR LIBRARY SUPPORT
Bloomington, IL$60K2023
Iaa Foundation
FOR LIBRARY SUPPORT
Bloomington, IL$60K2020
Iaa Foundation
FOR LIBRARY SUPPORT
Bloomington, IL$60K2022
University of Illinois Foundation
FOR STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
Urbana, IL$58K2024
Agriculture Future of America
FOR SUPPORT OF AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES
Kansas City, MO$55K2024
Midwest Food Bank
FOR SUPPORT OF AVIATION EDUCATION
Bloomington, IL$54K2020

The Growmark Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$879K
2022$907K
2023$2.5M
2024$855K

How to apply for funding from The Growmark Foundation

The Growmark Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about The Growmark Foundation

Does The Growmark Foundation accept grant applications?
The Growmark Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does The Growmark Foundation fund?
The Growmark Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Heartland Community College, University of Illinois Cashier of, Agriculture Future of America. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Growmark Foundation give in grants?
The Growmark Foundation reported $879K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.1M over 680 grants.
Where is The Growmark Foundation located?
The Growmark Foundation is based in Bloomington, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 371401632.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Growmark Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Growmark Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.