Goerlich Family Foundation
The Goerlich Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Holland, Ohio. In 2025, it made grants to organizations in multiple states, including universities, a bleeding-disorders organization, an automotive-industry organization, and environmental and community organizations.
Goerlich Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Goerlich Family Foundation gave $94K across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state Michigan. 30% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $93,800
- +17.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,127
- -2.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,421,713
- -3.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (9 of 30, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (29% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Goerlich Family Foundation
- Review Cycle
- June 30
- Deadline
- June 30
- Contact
Application contact: Trust Company Family Office
Mailing address: 1630 Timberwolf Drive, Holland, OH 43528
Phone: (419) 491-1280
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Goerlich Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Michigan ($17K). Together the top 10 received $78K.
Grant Size Distribution
124 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 124 grants of 124 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Michigan received 29% of grant dollars, Florida 18%, Ohio 14%, North Carolina 14%, and New York 10%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Goerlich Family Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 30 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $500 repeat.
- 70% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+6%). Method
- 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
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $79K (2020) to $94K (2025). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $94K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | General Support | $17,000 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Chapel Hill, NC | General Support | $13,000 |
| University of Miami Hemophilia Treatment Plantation, FL | General Support | $9,000 |
| National Bleeding Disorders Fdn New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $9,000 |
| Automotive Hall of Fame Dearborn, MI | Charitable Contributio | $8,000 |
| University of Toledo Foundation Toledo, OH | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Hollins University Inst Advancement Roanoke, VA | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Culver Military Academy Culver, IN | Charitable Contributions | $5,000 |
| Congregation Zichrone Binyamin Lakewood, NJ | General Support | $4,000 |
| Chabad House Palm Beach, FL | General Support | $3,000 |
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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 | $1,421,713 | $59,351 | $110,287 | $93,800 | 30 | $95,500 | $47,370 | $99,744 |
| 2024 | $1,472,607 | $67,346 | $100,468 | $79,750 | 25 | $81,400 | $54,261 | $95,244 |
| 2023 | $1,505,525 | $411,072 | $105,254 | $91,850 | 25 | $93,600 | $399,206 | $86,938 |
| 2022 | $1,195,118 | $67,781 | $103,091 | $88,900 | 25 | $90,430 | $54,891 | $88,692 |
| 2021 | $1,231,500 | $59,633 | $93,506 | $79,000 | 19 | $80,540 | $47,174 | $92,461 |
| 2020 | $1,265,352 | $47,613 | $89,806 | $78,800 | 19 | — | $36,737 | $81,241 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Goerlich Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $100K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants included support for universities and charitable organizations. Among its grantees, Captains for Clean Water describes its mission as advancing education, awareness, and scientifically supported solutions to protect marine ecosystems. The Automotive Hall of Fame describes its work as honoring people in the international motor vehicle industry through awards and educational programs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 30 grants totaling $93,800. The median grant was $1,000; awards ranged from $200 to $17,000. Notable grants included $17,000 to the University of Michigan, $13,000 to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, $9,000 to the University of Miami Hemophilia Treatment and $9,000 to the National Bleeding Disorders Foundation. Other grants included $8,000 to the Automotive Hall of Fame, $5,000 to the University of Toledo Foundation, and $2,000 to Captains for Clean Water.
The filing states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations. Requests should be submitted in writing, specifying the purpose and including proof of charitable status. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Sandrea Sue Goerlich Alexander as trustee, and Braddock James Alexander and A P Alexander as board members.
Goerlich Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sandrea Sue Goerlich Alexander
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
A. P. Alexander
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Braddock James Alexander
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John Alexander (2020–2023) — Board Member
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.
Frequently asked questions about Goerlich Family Foundation
How much does Goerlich Family Foundation give each year?
Goerlich Family Foundation gave $94K across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $80K across 25 grants.
What is Goerlich Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Goerlich Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,127, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Goerlich Family Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Goerlich Family Foundation give grants?
Goerlich Family Foundation's top state is Michigan, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (18%) and Ohio (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Toledo, OH (9 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Who are Goerlich Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Goerlich Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Michigan ($17,000), University of North Carolina at Chapel ($13,000) and University of Miami Hemophilia Treatment ($9,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Goerlich Family Foundation?
Goerlich Family Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $96K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $100K (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 Goerlich Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for universities and charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Goerlich Family Foundation?
Goerlich Family Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Goerlich Family Foundation's EIN?
Goerlich Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-0970919. 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 30, 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 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Goerlich Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/goerlich-family-foundation-morg_dc17ea9ba983491d942858c79ccf1d9f
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