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Gerlach Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in COLUMBUS, OH. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1956. It holds total assets of $4.3M. Annual income is reported at $1.6M. Total assets have grown from $3.3M in 2010 to $4.3M in 2022. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Ohio. According to available records, Gerlach Foundation Inc. has made 20 grants totaling $16.4M, with a median grant of $100K. Annual giving has grown from $4.2M in 2020 to $9M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $8K to $7.9M, with an average award of $822K. The foundation has supported 13 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Ohio. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$100K
Average Grant
$359K
Largest Grant
$2.2M
Based on 9 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.
Gerlach Foundation Inc. is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 20 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OH.
Gerlach Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $16.4M across 20 grants. The median grant size is $100K, with an average of $822K. Individual grants have ranged from $8K to $7.9M.
Gerlach Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Gerlach Foundation Inc. is headquartered in COLUMBUS, OH.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John B Gerlach Jr | TREAS | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Susan Douglass | VICE PRES | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David P Gerlach | VICE PRES | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$866K
Total Assets
$4.3M
Fair Market Value
$69.7M
Net Worth
$4.3M
Grants Paid
$800K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$1.7M
Distribution Amount
$3.8M
Total: $1.7M
Total Grants
20
Total Giving
$16.4M
Average Grant
$822K
Median Grant
$100K
Unique Recipients
13
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State University FoundationWEXNER MEDICAL CENTER INPATIENT TOWER | Columbus, OH | $7.9M | 2022 |
| The Columbus FoundationGENERAL FUND | Columbus, OH | $550K | 2022 |
| The Fg FoundationGENERAL FUND | Columbus, OH | $298K | 2022 |
| Nature Conservancy Of OhioGENERAL FUND | Dublin, OH | $100K | 2022 |
| American Red CrossGENERAL FUND | Columbus, OH | $100K | 2022 |
| John B And Dareth Gerlach FoundationGENERAL FUND | Columbus, OH | $50K | 2022 |
| BalletmetGENERAL FUND | Columbus, OH | $17K | 2022 |
| Homeless Families FoundationGENERAL FUND | Columbus, OH | $100K | 2021 |
| Lifecare AllianceGENERAL FUND | Columbus, OH | $100K | 2021 |
| The Salvation ArmyGENERAL FUND | Columbus, OH | $100K | 2021 |
| Goodwill ColumbusGENERAL FUND | Columbus, OH | $100K | 2021 |
| Mid Ohio Food CollectiveGENERAL FUND | Grove City, OH | $100K | 2021 |
| John J And Pauline Gerlach FoundationGENERAL FUND | Columbus, OH | $3.5M | 2020 |