George J Record School Foundation
George J Record School Foundation is a private foundation based in Conneaut, Ohio. Its 2025 filing lists grants for education study to individual recipients and describes application requirements for individuals seeking support for college study.
George J Record School Foundation at a glance
In short: George J Record School Foundation gave $83K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $82,937
- -3.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- -17.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,924
- +17.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,350
- Total assets
- $2,991,129
- +10.9% vs 2024
- 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.
How to apply to George J Record School Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing names the foundation’s president as the application contact. Applicants must submit a signed application, three reference letters, and grade transcripts, and appear for a formal interview. The filing says the deadline may be waived for cause.
- Contact
Application contact: Charles Lafferty President
Mailing address: PO Box 581, Conneaut, OH 44030
Phone: (440) 599-8283
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who George J Record School Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Colleen Andersen ($7K). Together the top 10 received $68K.
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 80 grants of 80 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s filing states that applicants must be residents of Ashtabula County, Ohio. In 2025, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 5% to recipients in Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How George J Record School Foundation gives
- Giving grew 26% from 2022 to 2025. 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
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 $66K (2022) to $86K (2024). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $83K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colleen Andersen Berea, OH | Education Study | $7,350 |
| Ella Burdick Alliance, OH | Education Study | $7,350 |
| Jacob Ernst Canton, OH | Education Study | $7,350 |
| Jamie Ebersole Cedarville, OH | Education Study | $7,350 |
| Joseph Degeorge Canton, OH | Education Study | $7,350 |
| Mason Summers Mt Vernon, OH | Education Study | $7,350 |
| Robert Edwards New Concord, OH | Education Study | $7,350 |
| Serenity Kranauer Berea, OH | Education Study | $7,350 |
| Wade Woodworth Painesville, OH | Education Study | $5,450 |
| Malia Myers Joplin, MO | Education Study | $3,987 |
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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 | $2,991,129 | $173,123 | $155,018 | $82,937 | 14 | $122,098 | $140,704 | $138,126 |
| 2024 | $2,698,290 | $200,274 | $155,870 | $85,800 | 17 | $123,153 | $169,799 | $127,434 |
| 2023 | $2,476,249 | $125,416 | $148,807 | $81,150 | 16 | $117,591 | $93,733 | $119,135 |
| 2022 | $2,415,636 | $118,238 | $128,609 | $65,600 | 16 | $98,828 | $90,113 | $125,694 |
| 2021 | $2,740,556 | $175,221 | $137,438 | $76,300 | 17 | $109,016 | $149,600 | $126,809 |
| 2020 | $2,493,474 | $115,779 | $148,455 | $85,200 | 21 | — | $83,212 | $123,705 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George J Record School Foundation reported a distributable amount of $138K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $82,937 through 14 grants. The grants ranged from $3,500 to $7,350, with a median of $7,350. The largest awards were $7,350 each.
The foundation’s 2025 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It describes signed applications, three reference letters, grade transcripts, and a formal interview at the foundation’s office as required materials and steps. The stated eligibility terms require applicants to be residents of Ashtabula County, Ohio; attend an approved private Protestant-based college; and complete the equivalent of six semester or nine quarter hours of religious study. The maximum grant stated for the 2025/2026 school year was $7,500 per academic year. That school-year cycle has passed, and the filing does not provide a current cycle.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Charles N Lafferty as executive director, president, and trustee; William N Runyan as vice president and trustee; P Thomas Picard as vice president and outgoing trustee; Kerry W Gerdes as secretary, treasurer, and trustee; and James C Kennedy as trustee.
George J Record School Foundation is led by Charles N. Lafferty, Executive Director, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; all 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charles N. Lafferty
Executive Director, President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$18K (2020) → $21K (2025)
Kerry W. Gerdes
Secretary, Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $8K (2025)
P. Thomas Picard
Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$4K (2020) → $355 (2025)
William N. Runyan
Vice President & Trustee
Trustee → Vice President & Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $4K (2025)
James C. Kennedy
Trustee
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
$2K (2022) → $3K (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 $21K, to Charles N Lafferty (Exec DIR/Pres/Trustee). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about George J Record School Foundation
How much does George J Record School Foundation give each year?
George J Record School Foundation gave $83K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $86K across 17 grants.
What is George J Record School Foundation's typical grant size?
George J Record School Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $7,350, and its average grant was $5,924, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does George J Record School Foundation give grants?
George J Record School 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 Berea, OH (5 grants), Canton, OH (2 grants) and Alliance, OH (2 grants).
Does George J Record School Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on George J Record School Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education Study" (14 grants).
Who are George J Record School Foundation's largest grantees?
George J Record School Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Colleen Andersen ($7,350), Ella Burdick ($7,350) and Jacob Ernst ($7,350), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is George J Record School Foundation?
George J Record School Foundation reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $122K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $138K (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.
How do I apply for a grant from George J Record School Foundation?
The filing names the foundation’s president as the application contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is George J Record School Foundation's EIN?
George J Record School Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-0830818. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 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 August 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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