Fifth Generation Foundation

SOLON, OH EIN: 34-1873460

Fifth Generation Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SOLON, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $131K. Net investment income was $133K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.2M

-3.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$131K

+4.6% YoY

Grant Count

9

+28.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$15K

-18.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fifth Generation Foundation reported a distributable amount of $125K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Fifth Generation Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Fifth Generation Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SOLON, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $131K. Net investment income was $133K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Cities

Avon LakeClevelandElyriaGates MillsLorainPort ClintonSanduskyWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$41K$82K$124K$165K201920202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$2,155,107$2,235,169$2,266,139
Revenue$134,654$96,929$90,154
Expenses$134,620$127,899$117,041
Qualifying Distributions$130,708$125,000$110,554
Net Investment Income$132,612$94,030$83,667
Distributable Amount$125,152$115,871$118,414

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$33K$65K$98K$131K6 grants20197 grants20208 grants20219 grants20227 grants20239 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 9 recipients in 2024

BLESSING HOUSE$25KBOYS HOPE GIRLS HOPE OF …$20KRONALD MCDONALD HOUSE$20KBOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF NOR…$15KISLAND SAFE HARBOR ANIMA…$15KGILMOUR ACADEMY$10KSECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK…$10KFRIENDSHIP APL$10KCOMMUNITY RESOURCE SERVI…$5K

Grant Size Distribution

40 grants across all recorded years

40<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Blessing House ($25,161), Boys Hope Girls Hope of Northeastern Ohio ($20,170), Ronald Mcdonald House ($20,131).

RecipientPurposeAmount
BLESSING HOUSE ELYRIA, OHGENERAL$25,161
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF NORTHEAST OHIO SANDUSKY, OHGENERAL$15,076
BOYS HOPE GIRLS HOPE OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO CLEVELAND, OHGENERAL$20,170
GILMOUR ACADEMY GATES MILLS, OHGENERAL$10,085
ISLAND SAFE HARBOR ANIMAL SHELTER PORT CLINTON, OHGENERAL$15,000
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CLEVELAND, OHGENERAL$20,131
SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK OF N CENTRAL OHIO LORAIN, OHGENERAL$10,085
COMMUNITY RESOURCE SERVICES AVON LAKE, OHGENERAL$5,000
FRIENDSHIP APL ELYRIA, OHGENERAL$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
RAYMOND M MURPHYPRESIDENT, TREASURER, TRUS
MARY K MURPHYSECRETARY, TRUSTEE
JOHN B MURPHYTRUSTEE
LISA MURPHYTRUSTEE

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fifth Generation Foundation?

Fifth Generation Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SOLON, OH. It holds $2.2M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Fifth Generation Foundation?

As of 2024, Fifth Generation Foundation holds $2.2M in total assets with $135K in annual revenue. It awarded 9 grants totaling $131K in 2024.

Where does Fifth Generation Foundation operate?

Fifth Generation Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Ohio.

What size grants does Fifth Generation Foundation award?

In 2024, Fifth Generation Foundation awarded 9 grants totaling $131K — an average of about $15K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Fifth Generation Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Fifth Generation Foundation reported a distributable amount of $125K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Fifth Generation Foundation's EIN?

Fifth Generation Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1873460. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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