Gerborg Family Foundation
The Gerborg Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Avon, Ohio. In 2024, it reported 11 grants totaling $51,050 to charitable organizations, with recipients in Ohio, California, Georgia, and Maryland.
Gerborg Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Gerborg Family Foundation gave $51K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $51,050
- +0.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -38.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,641
- +64.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $954,487
- -1.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Gerborg Family 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: 33533 Reserve Way At St Andrews, Avon, OH 44011
Phone: (440) 937-1027
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gerborg Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Avon Lake United Church of Christ ($32K). Together the top 10 received $51K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 44 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 88% of grant dollars went to Ohio, 10% to California, 2% to Georgia, and less than 1% to Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Gerborg Family Foundation gives
- 91% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 86% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 99% 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 (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 $8K (2020) to $51K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $51K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Avon Lake United Church of Christ Avon Lake, OH | General operating expenses | $32,000 |
| Chalmers Alumni Association Campbell, CA | Geberal operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Food Bank Cleveland, OH | General operating expenses | $3,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio Lorain, OH | General operating expenses | $3,000 |
| Cleveland Orchestra Cleveland, OH | General opereating expenses | $2,200 |
| Community Resource Services Avon Lake, OH | General operating expenses | $2,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Cleveland, OH | General operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Providence House Cleveland, OH | General operating expenses | $1,000 |
| The Carter Center Atlanta, GA | General operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Ideastream Public Media Cleveland, OH | General operating expenses | $600 |
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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 | $954,487 | $37,173 | $57,107 | $51,050 | 11 | $52,013 | $2,430 | $52,739 |
| 2023 | $965,539 | $-5,243 | $56,249 | $50,700 | 18 | $52,268 | $1,402 | $51,867 |
| 2022 | $1,024,886 | $3,888 | $37,350 | $31,103 | 10 | $32,556 | — | $53,205 |
| 2021 | $1,056,916 | $10,690 | $34,736 | $27,500 | 4 | $27,862 | $7,814 | $54,335 |
| 2020 | $1,084,640 | $28,907 | $11,792 | $8,000 | 1 | — | $6,486 | $52,376 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gerborg Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $53K 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 foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including food banks, a housing organization, a children’s and family support organization, a performing arts organization, and a public media organization.
The Greater Cleveland Food Bank describes its mission as providing nutritious food and essential resources so neighbors facing hunger can thrive. Habitat for Humanity says it brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope, with a vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Providence House says it protects at-risk children and supports families through crisis to help end child abuse and neglect. The Carter Center says it seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $51,050. Grants ranged from $250 to $32,000, with a median of $2,000.
The largest grants included $32,000 to Avon Lake United Church of Christ for general operating expenses, $5,000 to Chalmers Alumni Association for general operating expenses, and $3,000 each to the Greater Cleveland Food Bank and Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio for general operating expenses. Other grants included $2,200 to the Cleveland Orchestra, $2,000 to Community Resource Services, and $1,000 each to Habitat for Humanity, Providence House, and The Carter Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Bengt G Gerborg was listed as President and Trustee on the 2024 filing.
Gerborg Family Foundation is led by Bengt G Gerborg, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bengt G Gerborg
President & Trustee
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 Gerborg Family Foundation
How much does Gerborg Family Foundation give each year?
Gerborg Family Foundation gave $51K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $51K across 18 grants.
What is Gerborg Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Gerborg Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $4,641, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Gerborg Family Foundation give grants?
Gerborg Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (5 grants) and Avon Lake, OH (2 grants).
Does Gerborg Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Gerborg Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Gerborg Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Gerborg Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Avon Lake United Church of Christ ($32,000), Chalmers Alumni Association ($5,000) and Greater Cleveland Food Bank ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Gerborg Family Foundation?
Gerborg Family Foundation reported $954K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $52K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $53K (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 Gerborg Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including food banks, a housing organization, a children’s and family support organization, a performing arts organization, and a public media organization. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gerborg Family 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 Gerborg Family Foundation's EIN?
Gerborg Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1597872. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Gerborg Family 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Gerborg Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/gerborg-family-foundation-morg_8526e9973e654f46a2f449071fc1fbc0
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