Questions? Feel free to call us! (520)261-7543 AZ or (972)468-0634 TX
who we are
Mission Statement
Keeper of the Grumper is a nonprofit organization focused on supporting youth leadership organizations and the raising of young entrepreneurs in our community. The Grumper works to raise funds via the recycling of electronics and other communication equipment, updating and repairing our stock before reselling it. Profits are collected to fund service projects, programs, and events to promote development of leadership and organizational skills sets, along side general skill workshops and internship opportunities.
It is our hope to allow the next generation of workers and organizers to be prepared to move into the workforce as willing and able members of society that are skilled and contribute in group assignments, delegations, problem solving, and non-linear analysis. For those young adults with visions of grandure and the willingness to offer a service, we work to create corporations and startup for fledgling innovative concepts and ideas so that they may create their own path to success.
Why are we Called keeper of the grumper?
Keeper of the Grumper Foundation A Business for Scouting by Scouters
Keeper of the Grumper Foundation started as nonprofit for grants. However, during the epidemic it became a vehicle for funding Scouting. The name comes from Scouting: in Northern Tier, a long-term scouting experience based in the Boundary Waters of Minnesota. After two weeks of canoeing, one of my 20 teammates suggested that I looked like Tom Hanks in Castaway. This led to the discussion of leaving me on an island with a volleyball manufactured by Wilson. Another teammate further suggested that I would become the official greeter when Scouters visited my island and that would show them my grumper: my outhouse. Thereafter one of my many Scouting names has been Keeper of the Grumper.
Joe Reilly, Director
Meet OUR SUPPORTED SCOUT PROGRAMS
Girl Troop 003
BSA Troop 003 is an all-female Boy Scout Troop for High Schoolers. Female troops are relatively new and we are happy to support them. They are focused on teenage girls who want to obtain their Eagle Scout rank.
Venture Crew 003
BSA Crew 003 is an inclusive program for males and females aged 14-20 for a high schoolers. They are focused on leadership and high adventure activities.
Baden-Powell Pistol Team
Catholic Committee on Scouting
Baden-Powell Pistol Team is a competitive shooting team through Scouts BSA and the Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP). SASP is a feeder organization to the USA Olympics. Their team made it to the national championship in 2020.
Catholic Committee on Scouting
Catholic Committee on Scouting
The Catholic Committee on Scouting provides support for religious programs that serve youth, including Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and American Heritage Girls throughout their dioceses.
Other BSA Programs
We support youth participate in programs ran by Catalina Council in Tucson AZ, and Circle Ten Council in Dallas TX.
Community Projects through Scouting
Youths that complete their scouting program/journey, must also complete a community service project. Most Eagle Scout Projects and Summit Award Projects require funding.
April 19 2025
Tucson AZ:
CLOSED ON April 19th 2025
Dallas TX:
Open 10am to 4pm