David and Mindy Gross Family Foundation
The David and Mindy Gross Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Columbus, Ohio. In its 2025 filing, it reported 22 grants totaling $64,700, with giving concentrated in Ohio and a stated preference for organizations active in the Greater Columbus area.
David and Mindy Gross Family Foundation at a glance
In short: David and Mindy Gross Family Foundation gave $65K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Ohio. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $64,700
- +6.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,941
- +6.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,233,241
- +9.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 22, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (95% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to David and Mindy Gross Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing says the foundation accepts written applications from organizations exempt under I.R.C. 509(a)(1), (2), or (3); applications from other organizations or individuals will not be accepted. Applications must include a copy of the organization’s IRS determination letter regarding its classification. Contact the foundation’s stated application contact, David B Gross. The filing also says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- Applications are accepted at any time.
- Deadline
- Applications are accepted at any time.
- Contact
Application contact: David B Gross
Mailing address: 1241 Gibbard Ave, Columbus, OH 43219
Phone: (513) 785-6060
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who David and Mindy Gross Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Columbus Classical Academy ($35K). Together the top 10 received $54K.
Grant Size Distribution
111 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 111 grants of 111 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s filing says it gives preference to organizations with activities in the Greater Columbus area. In 2025, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 3% to recipients in Florida, and 2% to recipients in North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is David and Mindy Gross Family Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 22 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−14%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2023) to $75K (2022). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus Classical Academy Columbus, OH | Unrestricted Donation | $34,700 |
| The Jack Elton Snyder Foundation Powell, OH | Unrestricted Donation | $5,000 |
| Columbus Symphony Orchestra Columbus, OH | Unrestricted Donation | $2,500 |
| Mid-Ohio Foodbank Columbus, OH | Unrestricted Donation | $2,500 |
| The Wellington School Columbus, OH | Unrestricted Donation | $2,500 |
| Community Shelter Board Columbus, OH | Unrestricted Donation | $2,000 |
| The Salvation Army Columbus, OH | Unrestricted Donation | $2,000 |
| Alzheimers Association Central Oh Chapter Columbus, OH | Unrestricted Donation | $1,000 |
| Bald Head Island Conservancy Bald Head Island, NC | Unrestricted Donation | $1,000 |
| Columbus Humane Columbus, OH | Unrestricted Donation | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,233,241 | $178,967 | $76,221 | $64,700 | 22 | $64,700 | $172,639 | $73,479 |
| 2024 | $1,129,890 | $259,736 | $70,866 | $61,000 | 22 | $62,975 | $247,110 | $67,361 |
| 2023 | $940,629 | $17,840 | $35,752 | $30,000 | 21 | $30,000 | $23,567 | $60,733 |
| 2022 | $958,218 | $10,480 | $84,848 | $75,000 | 24 | $75,000 | $18,084 | $63,475 |
| 2021 | $1,033,178 | $161,670 | $61,360 | $58,449 | 22 | $58,449 | $158,759 | $41,103 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David and Mindy Gross Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $73K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. It says it generally makes grants in religion, education, medical, and community projects, with preferences for organizations whose activities are in the Greater Columbus area.
Its 2025 grantees illustrate a range of work. Columbus Classical Academy describes its mission as providing a rigorous classical education in the liberal arts and sciences. The Columbus Symphony Orchestra says it provides symphonic music and educational programs. Community Shelter Board describes its work as ending homelessness through collaboration, solutions, and investment in programs. Mid-Ohio Foodbank says its mission is to end hunger and co-create communities where everyone thrives. Other recipients include organizations whose stated work involves food and essential resources, wildlife conservation, botanical gardens, and camp experiences for children with serious illnesses and their families.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 22 grants totaling $64,700. Grants ranged from $500 to $34,700, with a median of $1,000.
Notable 2025 grants included $34,700 to Columbus Classical Academy; $5,000 to The Jack Elton Snyder Foundation; $2,500 each to Columbus Symphony Orchestra, Mid-Ohio Foodbank, and The Wellington School; and $2,000 each to Community Shelter Board and The Salvation Army. The listed grants were described as unrestricted donations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David B Gross as president and director; Mindy Gross as secretary, treasurer, and director; and Catherine Gross, William Gross, and Megan Gross as directors.
David and Mindy Gross Family Foundation is led by David B. Gross, President & Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David B. Gross
President & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Catherine Gross
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Megan Gross
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Mindy Gross
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
William Gross
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about David and Mindy Gross Family Foundation
How much does David and Mindy Gross Family Foundation give each year?
David and Mindy Gross Family Foundation gave $65K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $61K across 22 grants.
What is David and Mindy Gross Family Foundation's typical grant size?
David and Mindy Gross Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,941, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does David and Mindy Gross Family Foundation give grants?
David and Mindy Gross Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Columbus, OH (16 grants) and Sanibel, FL (2 grants).
Does David and Mindy Gross Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of David and Mindy Gross Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are David and Mindy Gross Family Foundation's largest grantees?
David and Mindy Gross Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Columbus Classical Academy ($34,700), The Jack Elton Snyder Foundation ($5,000) and Columbus Symphony Orchestra ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is David and Mindy Gross Family Foundation?
David and Mindy Gross Family Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $65K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $73K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does David and Mindy Gross Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. It says it generally makes grants in religion, education, medical, and community projects, with preferences for organizations whose activities are in the Greater Columbus area. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from David and Mindy Gross Family Foundation?
The filing says the foundation accepts written applications from organizations exempt under I.R.C. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is David and Mindy Gross Family Foundation's EIN?
David and Mindy Gross Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3601005. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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