Gar Foundation

EIN 346577710

Chicago, IL 60606 |(412) 807-6123

https://WWW.garfoundation.com
Total Given 2017–2024
$42.3M
426 grants · $5.3M avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$23K
typical small grants · $9K–$55K
grant size
47%
supporter · 105/224 multi-year
repeat
$187.7M
Assets (2024)
224
Distinct Recipients

About

The Ohio Attorney General requires that charitable organizations operating or organized within the State submit an annual registration through an online portal that highlights key information from the Form 990-PF for public disclosure purposes. The Trust completes this registration as required in lieu of furnishing a copy of its Form 990-PF to comply with the specific reporting instructions of the State of Ohio.

Focus Areas

Education Arts & Culture Environment Human Services Youth Development

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals Unknown
Contact Person SEE WEBSITE WWW GARFOUNDATION ORG
Phone (412) 807-6123
Deadlines SEE THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE: WWW.GARFOUNDATION.ORG
How to Apply SEE THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE: WWW.GARFOUNDATION.ORG
Restrictions SEE THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE: WWW.GARFOUNDATION.ORG

Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

View financial data as table
YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2017 $6.2M $169.1M $10.4M 165
2018 $7.2M $150.2M $11.0M 125
2019 N/A $171.2M $8.3M N/A
2020 $6.8M $184.6M $10.0M 133
2022 $7.4M $176.6M $10.0M 1
2023 $7.2M $178.4M $5.6M 1
2024 $7.5M $187.7M $19.7M 1

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 426 grants on record

Minimum
$30
25th Pctl
$9K
Median
$23K
Average
$99K
75th Pctl
$55K
Maximum
$7.5M

Geographic Distribution

Officers & Directors

PA
Pnc Bank N a 7+ yrs
Co-Trustee
LC
Laura Culp 3 yrs
Co-Trustee

Grants Awarded (426 total)

Purpose
Recipient Statement Attached Pittsburgh, PA $7,544,893 GENERAL SUPPORT 2024
Recipient Statement Attached Pittsburgh, PA $7,367,501 GENERAL SUPPORT 2022
Recipient Statement Attached Pittsburgh, PA $7,223,231 GENERAL SUPPORT 2023
Community Hall Foundation Akron, OH $822,750 CROSSROADS WRITERS CONF/ 2018
Fund for Our Economic Future Akron, OH $563,333 GENERAL OPERATIONS FOR 2016 2017
United Way of Summit County Akron, OH $450,000 2018 GRANT AWARD 2018
Akron Regional Development Board Akron, OH $400,000 FOR PLANNING EFFORTS 2018
United Way of Summit County Akron, OH $400,000 FOR SUPPORT OF COMMUNITY 2017
Stark State College Foundation North Canton, OH $300,000 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR DUAL 2018
Building for Tomorrow Akron, OH $292,500 SCHEDULED GRANT PAYMENT 2020
Fund for Our Economic Future Akron, OH $283,334 FEB 2019 GRANT 2020
United Way of Summit County Akron, OH $255,000 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 2020
Early Childhood Resource Center Canton, OH $250,025 STARS PROGRAM 2018
Akron Public Schools Akron, OH $250,000 GRIFFIN INSPIRATION STATION 2020
Artsnow Akron, OH $235,500 GENERAL SUPPORT 2018
Greater Akron Chamber Akron, OH $235,000 GENERAL SUPPORT 2020
United Way of Summit County Akron, OH $231,100 GENERAL SUPPORT PLUS 2020
Summit Education Initiative Akron, OH $229,500 2020 GRANT AWARD, MATCHING 2020
Summit Education Initiative Akron, OH $225,000 2018 GRANT AWARD 2018
Early Childhood Resource Center Canton, OH $224,300 STARS PROGRAM 2020
United Way of Summit County Akron, OH $202,800 COVID-19 EMERGENCY SUPPORT 2020
Summit Education Initiative Akron, OH $202,100 2017 GRANT AWARD 2017
Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition Akron, OH $200,000 RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT PLAN & 2018
Artsnow Akron, OH $197,063 GENERAL SUPPORT 2020
Akron Art Museum Akron, OH $193,500 ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCES 2020