Duff Family Foundation
The Duff Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Harrod, Ohio. Its 2022 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, most of them in Ohio.
Duff Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Duff Family Foundation gave $224K across 27 grants in 2022 (avg $8K), mostly in Ohio. 7% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $223,900
- +10.8% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 27
- -3.6% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $8,293
- +14.9% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $9,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (2 of 27, 2022)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (87% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Duff Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6851 Clum Road, Harrod, OH 45850
Phone: (567) 364-4050
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Duff Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Lima Memorial Hospital Auxfdn ($14K). Together the top 10 received $109K.
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
In 2022, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio. Other recipient states were Virginia (4%), Illinois (3%), the District of Columbia (3%), and Florida (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Duff Family Foundation open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 2 of 27 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $9K repeat.
- 89% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2019 to 2022 (−8%). Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2022). 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 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $202K (2021) to $245K (2020). In 2022 it made 27 grants totaling $224K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lima Memorial Hospital Auxfdn Lima, OH | General Program | $14,000 |
| Children's Dev Center of Lima Lima, OH | General Program | $13,000 |
| Canine Companions for Independence Delaware, OH | General Program | $11,000 |
| Debs Dogs Lima, OH | General Program | $11,000 |
| Lima Rescue Mission Lima, OH | General Program | $11,000 |
| Samaritan House Lima, OH | General Program | $11,000 |
| Veterans Food Pantry of NW Ohio Lima, OH | General Program | $11,000 |
| Family Promise of Lima-Allen County Lima, OH | General Program | $9,000 |
| Johnny Appleseed Met Park District Lima, OH | General Program | $9,000 |
| Lima SRO Program Lima, OH | General Program | $9,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $144,553 | $228,094 | $223,900 | 27 | $224,000 | $122,034 | $6,072 |
| 2021 | $83,541 | $161,500 | $204,774 | $202,000 | 28 | — | $159,926 | $8,902 |
| 2020 | $126,815 | $74,611 | $249,313 | $244,800 | 28 | — | $72,688 | $14,973 |
| 2019 | $301,517 | $117,883 | $248,619 | $243,769 | 28 | — | $113,991 | $25,012 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Duff Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included organizations working in areas such as food access, shelter and assistance, disability services, animal care, and local history. For example, Lima Rescue Mission describes its mission as providing physical and spiritual care to homeless and needy people and outreach to inner-city youth. The West Ohio Food Bank says it works with partner agencies to provide nutritious food to people in need. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation awarded 27 grants totaling $223,900. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $14,000, with a median of $9,000. Notable grants included $14,000 to Lima Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Foundation, $13,000 to Children’s Development Center of Lima, and $11,000 each to Canine Companions for Independence, Debs Dogs, Lima Rescue Mission, Samaritan House, and Veterans Food Pantry of NW Ohio. Other grants included $9,000 to Family Promise of Lima-Allen County and $8,900 to West Ohio Food Bank.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Nancy J. Winslow and Thomas Duff as trustees.
Duff Family Foundation's 2022 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Nancy J. Winslow
Trustee
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Duff
Trustee
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "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 Duff Family Foundation
How much does Duff Family Foundation give each year?
Duff Family Foundation gave $224K across 27 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $202K across 28 grants.
What is Duff Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Duff Family Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $9,000, and its average grant was $8,293, across 27 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Duff Family Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does Duff Family Foundation give grants?
Duff Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lima, OH (21 grants).
Does Duff Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Duff Family Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (27 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Duff Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Duff Family Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Lima Memorial Hospital Auxfdn ($14,000), Children's Dev Center of Lima ($13,000) and Canine Companions for Independence ($11,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does Duff Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included organizations working in areas such as food access, shelter and assistance, disability services, animal care, and local history. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Duff Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Duff Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Duff Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Duff Family Foundation's EIN?
Duff Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6529813. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Does Duff Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 15, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2022
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