George Isaac Foundation
The George Isaac Foundation is a private foundation based in Toledo, Ohio. In 2024, it reported making 75 grants totaling $425,421 to charitable organizations, including organizations in Ohio and several other states.
George Isaac Foundation at a glance
In short: George Isaac Foundation gave $425K across 75 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Ohio. 19% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $425,421
- +3.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 75
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,672
- +10.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $9,074,032
- +4.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (14 of 75, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to George Isaac Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2580 Underhill Rd, Toledo, OH 43615
Phone: (419) 654-4150
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who George Isaac Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was El Montecito Presbyterian Church ($46K). Together the top 10 received $251K.
Grant Size Distribution
355 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 354 grants of 355 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio (50%), California (37%), Colorado (6%), Michigan (2%), and the District of Columbia (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 75 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is George Isaac Foundation open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 75 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 76% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 93% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $177K (2020) to $451K (2021). In 2024 it made 75 grants totaling $425K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| El Montecito Presbyterian Church Montecito, CA | General Support | $46,000 |
| Epworth United Methodist Church Toledo, OH | General Support | $35,000 |
| Wesley United Methodist Church Bryan, OH | General Purpose | $35,000 |
| Toledo Museum of Art Toledo, OH | General Support | $26,000 |
| Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Foundation Santa Barbara, CA | General Support | $25,000 |
| University of Toledo Foundation Toledo, OH | General Support | $24,296 |
| YMCA of Greater Toledo Toledo, OH | General Support | $20,000 |
| Western Reserve Academy Hudson, OH | General Support | $18,000 |
| Global Down Syndrome Foundation Denver, CO | General Support | $11,500 |
| Childrens Hospital Colorado Foundation Aurora, CO | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,074,032 | $857,286 | $506,396 | $425,421 | 75 | $462,285 | $813,200 | $495,295 |
| 2023 | $8,721,464 | $1,252,937 | $519,369 | $412,096 | 80 | $462,004 | $145,407 | $426,209 |
| 2022 | $8,046,061 | $-66,839 | $461,465 | $360,500 | 81 | $395,113 | $153,584 | $426,495 |
| 2021 | $8,572,758 | $2,582,857 | $533,820 | $450,656 | 64 | $450,656 | $2,520,493 | $420,534 |
| 2020 | $6,526,591 | $4,353,546 | $200,583 | $177,320 | 55 | — | $941,159 | $243,776 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George Isaac Foundation reported a distributable amount of $495K for 2024 — 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 2024 grantees included organizations with varied purposes. For example, Toledo Tomorrow says its mission is to reduce barriers to student success and expand access to education and career opportunities. Western Reserve Academy describes its mission as preparing students for learning and life. The Global Down Syndrome Foundation says it works to improve the lives of people with Down syndrome through research, medical care, education, and advocacy. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 75 grants totaling $425,421. Grants ranged from $450 to $46,000, with a median of $2,500. Notable awards included $46,000 to El Montecito Presbyterian Church, $35,000 each to Epworth United Methodist Church and Wesley United Methodist Church, $26,000 to the Toledo Museum of Art, and $25,000 to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Foundation. Most listed grants were reported for general support or general purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lynn A. Isaac as president and George A. Isaac III as vice president.
George Isaac Foundation is led by Lynn A. Isaac, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lynn A. Isaac
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George A. Isaac III
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 George Isaac Foundation
How much does George Isaac Foundation give each year?
George Isaac Foundation gave $425K across 75 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $412K across 80 grants.
What is George Isaac Foundation's typical grant size?
George Isaac Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $5,672, across 75 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from George Isaac Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does George Isaac Foundation give grants?
George Isaac Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (37%) and Colorado (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Toledo, OH (21 grants), Santa Barbara, CA (16 grants), Denver, CO (3 grants) and Goleta, CA (3 grants).
Does George Isaac Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of George Isaac Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (75 of 75) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are George Isaac Foundation's largest grantees?
George Isaac Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include El Montecito Presbyterian Church ($46,000), Epworth United Methodist Church ($35,000) and Wesley United Methodist Church ($35,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is George Isaac Foundation?
George Isaac Foundation reported $9.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $462K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $495K (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 George Isaac Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees included organizations with varied purposes. For example, Toledo Tomorrow says its mission is to reduce barriers to student success and expand access to education and career opportunities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from George Isaac Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is George Isaac Foundation's EIN?
George Isaac Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1724575. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does George Isaac Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). George Isaac Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/george-isaac-foundation-morg_7543abdc52bc425aa1fb54a789ea8f04
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