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Cerwick Family Foundation is a private trust based in MISSION HILLS, KS. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2009. The principal officer is Joel Cerwick. It holds total assets of $4.5M. Annual income is reported at $674K. Total assets have grown from $1.7M in 2011 to $4.1M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Missouri and Kansas. According to available records, Cerwick Family Foundation has made 78 grants totaling $480K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $147K in 2020 to $333K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $60K, with an average award of $6K. The foundation has supported 38 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Kansas, Missouri, Texas, which account for 97% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$13K
Average Grant
$18K
Largest Grant
$60K
Based on 8 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Cerwick Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 78 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in KS, MO, TX.
Cerwick Family Foundation has distributed a total of $480K across 78 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $6K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $60K.
Cerwick Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Cerwick Family Foundation is headquartered in MISSION HILLS, KS. While based in KS, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Cerwick | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Judith Cerwick | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Brigette Cerwick | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Alan Cerwick | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$201K
Total Assets
$4.1M
Fair Market Value
$4.1M
Net Worth
$4.1M
Grants Paid
$178K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$145K
Distribution Amount
$186K
Total: $4.1M
Total Grants
78
Total Giving
$480K
Average Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
38
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Lutheran ChurchGENERAL OPERATING FUND - RELIGIOUS | Mission, KS | $5K | 2022 |
| Shriners HospitalGENERAL OPERATING FUND - CIVIC | St Louis, MO | $5K | 2022 |
| Bethany Lutheran Church OpGENERAL OPERATING FUND - RELIGIOUS | Overland Park, KS | $20K | 2022 |
| United Way Of KcGENERAL OPERATING FUND - CIVIC | Kansas City, MO | $15K | 2022 |
| Alzheimers Association Heart Of AmericaGENERAL OPERATING FUND - CIVIC | Prairie Village, KS | $8K | 2022 |
| America Heart AssociationGENERAL OPERATING FUND - CIVIC | Dallas, TX | $8K | 2022 |
| Martin Luther Academy - Expansion ProjectGENERAL OPERATING FUND - CIVIC | Kansas City, MO | $6K | 2022 |
| University Of Ks Health Systems - EndowmentGENERAL OPERATING FUND - CIVIC | Lawrence, KS | $6K | 2022 |
| United Way Of Metro DallasGENERAL OPERATING FUND - CIVIC | Dallas, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Crown Of Life Lutheran ChurchGENERAL OPERATING FUND - RELIGIOUS | San Antonio, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Innocence Project Of TexasGENERAL OPERATING FUND - CIVIC | Fort Worth, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| American Red Cross - Greater KcGENERAL OPERATING FUND - CIVIC | St Louis, MO | $5K | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club - KcmoGENERAL OPERATING FUND - CIVIC | Kansas City, MO | $5K | 2022 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of San Antonio TxGENERAL OPERATING FUND - CIVIC | San Antonio, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Martin Luther AcademyGENERAL OPERATING FUND - CIVIC | Kansas City, MO | $5K | 2022 |
| Bethany Lutheran School OpGENERAL OPERATING FUND - CIVIC | Overland Park, KS | $5K | 2022 |
| Safehome - OpGENERAL OPERATING FUND - CIVIC | Overland Park, KS | $5K | 2022 |
| Hope House KcGENERAL OPERATING FUND - CIVIC | Lees Summit, MO | $5K | 2022 |
| Footprints IncGENERAL OPERATING FUND - CIVIC | Kansas City, MO | $5K | 2022 |
| K-9'S For WarriorsGENERAL OPERATING FUND - CIVIC | Ponte Vedra, FL | $4K | 2022 |
| Lutheran High School - KcmoGENERAL OPERATING FUND - CIVIC | Kansas City, MO | $4K | 2022 |
| Wounded Warriors Project - KcGENERAL OPERATING FUND - CIVIC | Topeka, KS | $4K | 2022 |
| Shepherd'S Center Of KcGENERAL OPERATING FUND - CIVIC | Kansas City, KS | $4K | 2022 |
| Advice And Aid Pregnancy CenterGENERAL OPERATING FUND - CIVIC | Shawnee Mission, KS | $3K | 2022 |