Albert W & Edith V Flowers Charitable
The Albert W & Edith V Flowers Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Columbus, Ohio, established in 1968. The foundation was created by Albert W. Flowers, former owner and president of Flowers Welding & Machine Co. in Canton, and his wife Edith V. Flowers to support charitable causes in their community. In June 2024, the foundation transitioned from a private non-operating foundation to a charitable fund managed by Stark Community Foundation, while maintaining its original charitable focus and name.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$10K
-99.6% YoY
Grant Count
1
-96.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
-90.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation is dedicated to supporting charitable causes that benefit the Stark County community and its residents. Primary funding areas include:
- Education
- Social services
- Churches
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and operates on an invite-only basis.
Grant Range
$5,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports charitable causes within Stark County, Ohio, and the broader Columbus, Ohio area.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $12,800
- Total revenue: $323,000
- Total expenses: $2.73 million
- Total liabilities: $0
Historical comparison (2022):
- Total assets: $2.4 million
- Total giving: $124,000
- Number of grants: 26
Cumulative Impact: Since the foundation's establishment in 1968 through the transition in 2024, the foundation has provided more than $5 million in support to charitable causes within Stark County.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $12,789 | $2,419,083 |
| Revenue | $238 | $323,448 | $60,426 |
| Expenses | $17,519 | $2,729,205 | $167,044 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $12,761 | $2,712,786 | $144,180 |
| Net Investment Income | $6 | $303,818 | $45,350 |
| Distributable Amount | $290 | $111,813 | $131,513 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Albert W. Flowers was the founder and former owner/president of Flowers Welding & Machine Co. in Canton. During his lifetime, Albert was actively involved in various community organizations including:
- William McKinley Lodge 431 F&AM
- Nazir Grotto
- Scottish Rite Valley of Canton
- Canton Kiwanis Club (maintained perfect attendance for 39 years)
- Congress Lake Club
Edith V. Flowers was Albert's wife and co-founder of the foundation. She passed away in 1972, and Albert passed away in 1974.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald B Tynan Sr | Chairman | 1 | — |
| Charles Tyburski | Comm. Member | 1 | — |
| James P Kamerer | Comm. Member | 1 | — |
| HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK | TRUSTEE | 1 | $465 |
Recent Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In June 2024, the Albert W & Edith V Flowers Charitable Foundation transitioned from a private non-operating foundation to the Albert W & Edith V Flowers Foundation, a charitable fund now managed by Stark Community Foundation. This structural change maintains the foundation's charitable mission while providing professional fund management through the community foundation.
Heart of Stark: Albert and Edith Flowers'' legacy continues in Stark CountyRelated Funders
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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