The James J and Joan a Gardner

EIN 311397164

Chicago, IL 60606 |(513) 459-1085

https://WWW.GARDNERFAMILYFOUNDATION.COM
Total Given 2017–2024
$38.6M
397 grants · $4.8M avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$25K
typical mid grants · $10K–$70K
grant size
42%
supporter · 81/195 multi-year
repeat
$231.8M
Assets (2024)
195
Distinct Recipients

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals Unknown
Contact Person THE JAMES J AND JOAN A GARDNER FAMI
Phone (513) 459-1085
Deadlines NONE
How to Apply LETTER STATING PURPOSE AND AMOUNT OF GRANT/GENERAL INFORMATION ON ORGANIZATION
Restrictions NONE

Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

View financial data as table
YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2017 $4.3M $105.6M $5.7M 53
2018 $4.9M $102.6M $11.3M 41
2019 N/A $133.1M $9.5M N/A
2020 $5.4M $155.5M $15.9M 50
2022 $7.8M $167.6M $7.4M 81
2023 $7.5M $202.5M $15.3M 71
2024 $8.7M $231.8M $20.0M 101

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 397 grants on record

Minimum
$500
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$25K
Average
$97K
75th Pctl
$70K
Maximum
$3.6M

Geographic Distribution

Officers & Directors

Grants Awarded (397 total)

Purpose
University of Cincinnati Foundation Cincinnati, OH $3,600,500 EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION 2020
University of Cincinnati Foundation Cincinnati, OH $1,822,050 EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION 2018
Accelerate Great Schools Cincinnati, OH $1,637,200 EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION 2022
Cincinnati Children'S Hospital Medical Center Cincinnati, OH $1,530,000 EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION 2023
Cincinnati Children'S Hospital Medical Center Cincinnati, OH $1,500,000 EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION 2024
University of Cincinnati Foundation Cincinnati, OH $1,375,000 EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION 2022
University of Cincinnati Foundation Cincinnati, OH $1,219,650 EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION 2017
University of Cincinnati Foundation Cincinnati, OH $875,000 EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION 2023
University of Cincinnati Foundation Cincinnati, OH $875,000 EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION 2024
Zoological Society of Cincinnati (Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden) Cincinnati, OH $800,000 EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION 2024
Cincinnati Children'S Hospital Medical Center Cincinnati, OH $750,000 EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION 2022
Accelerate Great Schools Cincinnati, OH $698,560 EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION 2023
Accelerate Great Schools Cincinnati, OH $664,240 EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION 2024
Mary Magdalen Foundation Inc Cincinnati, OH $601,950 EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION 2018
Zoological Society of Cincinnati (Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden) Cincinnati, OH $600,000 EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION 2023
Cincinnati Museum Center Cincinnati, OH $500,000 EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION 2022
Great Parks Forever Cincinnati, OH $500,000 EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION 2022
Great Parks Forever Cincinnati, OH $500,000 EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION 2023
Great Parks Forever Cincinnati, OH $500,000 EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION 2024
Mary Magdalen Foundation Inc Mason, OH $500,000 EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION 2017
Cincinnati Parks Foundation Cincinnati, OH $460,000 EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION 2018
Cincinnati Parks Foundation Cincinnati, OH $460,000 EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION 2017
Mary Magdalen Foundation Inc Cincinnati, OH $400,000 EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION 2022
Accelerate Great Schools Cincinnati, OH $300,000 EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION 2020
Mary Magdalen Foundation Inc Cincinnati, OH $300,000 EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION 2023