Gessner Family Foundation — Grants, Assets & 990-PF Profile

Gessner Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Columbus, Ohio with $26.9M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$26.9Mtotal assets

2013IRS ruling year

Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

Grants Gessner Family Foundation has awarded

32 grantees · $1.3M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

The Massillon Museum $150K
Massillon Heritage Foundation $100K
Spring Hill Farm $100K
Stark Economic Development Board $100K
St John's United Church Of Christ $75K
Jump Start Inc $68K
Akron Canton Regional Food Bank $60K
Boys' & Girls' Club Of Massillon $60K
Stark State College Foundation $60K
Beacon Charitable Pharmacy $50K
Massillon Public Library $50K
United Way Of Wayne & Holmes Counties $50K
William And Mary Men's Gymnastics Program $46K
Friends Of Massillon Public Library $40K
Refuge Of Hope Ministries $40K
Artful Living And Learning $30K
Vantage Aging Meals On Wheels $30K
Habitat For Humanity $25K
Kent State University Foundation $25K
Massillon Cemetery $25K
The Medical University Of South Carolina $25K
Stark Community Foundation $20K
Kennedy Center $15K
Sam Center $15K
Stark County Diaper Bank $15K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

FY2020$1.2M
FY2021$1.2M
FY2022$1.4M
FY2023$1.3M

About Gessner Family Foundation

TypePrivate foundation
Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
HeadquartersColumbus, Ohio
EIN270609120
IRS ruling2013

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

This foundation funds philanthropy & grantmaking. While we build out its grantee history, explore open federal grants in the same space:

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Frequently asked questions

What is Gessner Family Foundation?

Gessner Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Columbus, Ohio with $26.9M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Gessner Family Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Gessner Family Foundation?

Gessner Family Foundation's EIN is 270609120. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Gessner Family Foundation?

Private foundations like Gessner Family Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Gessner Family Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.