George F Lonz Foundation
George F Lonz Foundation is a private foundation, based in Port Clinton, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $423K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $22K. Net investment income was $21K.
George F Lonz Foundation at a glance
In short: George F Lonz Foundation gave $22K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $22,000
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,400
- -12.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $422,826
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who George F Lonz Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ohio State University ($10K across 2 grants). Together the top 4 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How George F Lonz Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+16%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 112% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2020) to $22K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Put-in-Bay Local School District Putinbay, OH | Lonz Scholarships | $6,000 |
| Ohio State University Columbus, OH | Stone Lab Scholarships | $6,000 |
| Ohio State University Foundation Columbus, OH | Study of Enology & Viticulture | $4,000 |
| Ohio State University Columbus, OH | School of Music | $4,000 |
| Middle Bass Island Historical Socie Middle Bass Island, OH | GRANT | $2,000 |
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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 | $422,826 | $32,220 | $27,950 | $22,000 | 5 | $31,336 | $21,491 | $27,858 |
| 2024 | $422,809 | $17,401 | $25,404 | $20,000 | 4 | $23,375 | $20,947 | $27,704 |
| 2023 | $432,936 | $23,357 | $24,857 | $19,000 | 4 | $22,425 | $21,187 | $25,323 |
| 2022 | $434,436 | $40,041 | $24,332 | $19,000 | 4 | $23,268 | $21,271 | $26,493 |
| 2021 | $418,727 | $19,610 | $24,050 | $19,000 | 4 | $22,865 | $18,425 | $24,032 |
| 2020 | $423,167 | $82,516 | $24,463 | $18,500 | 4 | — | $79,975 | $21,705 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George F Lonz Foundation reported a distributable amount of $28K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
George F Lonz Foundation is led by John A. Coppeler, President, Secretary & Trustee on every filing since 2020; all 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John A. Coppeler
President, Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
$300 (2020) → $325 (2025)
Gerald R. Arnold
Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2020
0 hrs/week
$300 (2020) → $325 (2025)
Elizabeth K. Homan
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
0 hrs/week
$325 (2025)
Michael E. Long
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0 hrs/week
$300 (2020) → $325 (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $325, to John a Coppeler (Pres/Sec/Tru). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about George F Lonz Foundation
How much does George F Lonz Foundation give each year?
George F Lonz Foundation gave $22K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $20K across 4 grants.
What is George F Lonz Foundation's typical grant size?
George F Lonz Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,000, and its average grant was $4,400, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does George F Lonz Foundation give grants?
George F Lonz Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Columbus, OH (3 grants).
Does George F Lonz Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on George F Lonz Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are George F Lonz Foundation's largest grantees?
George F Lonz Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Ohio State University ($10,000 across 2 grants), Put-in-Bay Local School District ($6,000) and Ohio State University Foundation ($4,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is George F Lonz Foundation?
George F Lonz Foundation reported $423K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $31K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $28K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is George F Lonz Foundation's EIN?
George F Lonz Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7236157. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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