Gerald L Ford Irr Trust
Gerald L Ford Irr Trust is a private foundation, based in Marietta, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $645K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $32K. Net investment income was $64K.
Gerald L Ford Irr Trust at a glance
In short: Gerald L Ford Irr Trust gave $32K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), top state Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $31,637
- +7.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,327
- +7.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,909
- Total assets
- $645,029
- +4.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (25% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who Gerald L Ford Irr Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Disabled American Veterans ($8K). Together the top 5 received $32K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Gerald L Ford Irr Trust gives
- In 2025 it paid out 96% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2024) to $48K (2023). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $32K.
*2022: Covers 16 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Disabled American Veterans Erlanger, KY | Support of Programs | $7,909 |
| The American Legion National Treasurer Indianapolis, IN | Support of Programs | $7,909 |
| VFW National Headquarters Kansas City, MO | Support of Programs | $7,909 |
| American Legion Post 49 Wilmington, OH | Support of Programs | $3,955 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6710 Wilmington, OH | Support of Programs | $3,955 |
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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 | $645,029 | $70,204 | $44,055 | $31,637 | 5 | $37,251 | $64,478 | $38,645 |
| 2024 | $618,870 | $49,007 | $40,732 | $29,552 | 5 | $34,946 | $43,550 | $37,032 |
| 2023 | $610,815 | $25,729 | $58,581 | $48,373 | 5 | $53,411 | $20,559 | $34,589 |
| 2022* | $644,540 | $20,800 | $54,513 | $40,000 | 5 | $41,962 | $21,774 | $50,507 |
| 2021 | $678,590 | $64,676 | $48,119 | $36,996 | 5 | — | $7,285 | $40,228 |
*2022: Covers 16 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gerald L Ford Irr Trust reported a distributable amount of $39K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Gerald L Ford Irr Trust's only listed officer is Peoples Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Peoples Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2021
$10K (2021) → $10K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $10K, to Peoples Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Gerald L Ford Irr Trust
How much does Gerald L Ford Irr Trust give each year?
Gerald L Ford Irr Trust gave $32K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $30K across 5 grants.
What is Gerald L Ford Irr Trust's typical grant size?
Gerald L Ford Irr Trust's median grant in 2025 was $7,909, and its average grant was $6,327, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Gerald L Ford Irr Trust give grants?
Gerald L Ford Irr Trust's top state is Ohio, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Kentucky (25%) and Indiana (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wilmington, OH (2 grants).
Does Gerald L Ford Irr Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Gerald L Ford Irr Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support of Programs" (5 grants).
Who are Gerald L Ford Irr Trust's largest grantees?
Gerald L Ford Irr Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Disabled American Veterans ($7,909), The American Legion National Treasurer ($7,909) and VFW National Headquarters ($7,909), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Gerald L Ford Irr Trust?
Gerald L Ford Irr Trust reported $645K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $37K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $39K (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 is Gerald L Ford Irr Trust's EIN?
Gerald L Ford Irr Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-6504239. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 28, 2023)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
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