Gosiger Foundation
Gosiger Foundation is a private foundation based in Dayton, Ohio. In 2024, it reported making 24 grants totaling $333,000 to charitable organizations.
Gosiger Foundation at a glance
In short: Gosiger Foundation gave $333K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in Ohio. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $333,000
- +9.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +4.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,875
- +4.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $6,210,709
- +4.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (6 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (67% 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 Gosiger Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 108 Mcdonough Street, Dayton, OH 45402
Phone: (937) 228-5174
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gosiger Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Evans Scholars Foundation ($62K). Together the top 10 received $284K.
Grant Size Distribution
93 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 83 grants of 93 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 67% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 18% to Illinois, 8% to Michigan, 3% to Vermont, and 3% to Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Gosiger Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 24 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 187% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 92% 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 $116K (2021) to $333K (2024). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $333K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Evans Scholars Foundation Glenview, IL | Charitable - General | $61,500 |
| Dayton Children's Hospital Foundation Dayton, OH | Charitable - General | $50,000 |
| Learn to Earn Dayton Dayton, OH | Charitable - General | $50,000 |
| Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation Columbus, OH | Charitable - General | $50,000 |
| Glen Lake Association Glen Arbor, MI | Charitable - General | $15,000 |
| University of Dayton Dayton, OH | Charitable - General | $15,000 |
| Dayton Art Institute Dayton, OH | Charitable - General | $12,500 |
| American Precision Museum Windsor, VT | Charitable - General | $10,000 |
| Chaminade Julienne High School Dayton, OH | Charitable - General | $10,000 |
| Leelanau Conservancy Leland, MI | Charitable - General | $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 | $6,210,709 | $658,943 | $388,395 | $333,000 | 24 | $333,000 | $329,967 | $363,145 |
| 2023 | $5,940,161 | $237,307 | $328,789 | $304,600 | 23 | $304,600 | $248,387 | $307,822 |
| 2022 | $6,031,643 | $1,778,906 | $259,018 | $228,500 | 19 | $228,500 | $58,150 | $288,932 |
| 2021 | $4,509,093 | $322,674 | $187,143 | $116,000 | 7 | $116,000 | $251,531 | $256,841 |
| 2020 | $4,366,303 | $33,357 | $410,762 | $326,430 | 20 | — | $22,172 | $231,814 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gosiger Foundation reported a distributable amount of $363K 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 grants included organizations with a range of charitable purposes. The Evans Scholars Foundation says it provides scholarships and other educational opportunities for caddies. Learn to Earn Dayton describes its work as transforming systems to support learners’ lifelong success and economic mobility in the Dayton region. Dayton Children’s Hospital Foundation says it exists solely to benefit Dayton Children’s Hospital and assist with its charitable mission.
Other 2024 recipients included the Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation, which describes its work as education, community engagement, and support for suicide prevention; the Glen Lake Association, which says it works to protect and preserve the Glen Lake area; and the Leelanau Conservancy, which says it conserves land, water, and scenic character and provides educational programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 24 grants totaling $333,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $61,500, with a median of $5,000. The largest grants included $61,500 to the Evans Scholars Foundation and $50,000 each to Dayton Children’s Hospital Foundation, Learn to Earn Dayton, and the Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation. Other grants included $15,000 each to the Glen Lake Association and the University of Dayton, and $12,500 to the Dayton Art Institute. The listed grants were designated for charitable general purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Peter G. Haley as chairman, John R. Haley as president, Jerry R. Pressel as secretary/treasurer, and Barbara L. Haley and Carrie C. Haley as vice presidents.
Gosiger Foundation is led by John R. Haley, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John R. Haley
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter G. Haley
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara L. Haley
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carrie C. Haley
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jerry R. Pressel
Secretary & Treasurer
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 Gosiger Foundation
How much does Gosiger Foundation give each year?
Gosiger Foundation gave $333K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $305K across 23 grants.
What is Gosiger Foundation's typical grant size?
Gosiger Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $13,875, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Gosiger Foundation that year got $19K on average.
Where does Gosiger Foundation give grants?
Gosiger Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (18%) and Michigan (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dayton, OH (14 grants) and Glen Arbor, MI (2 grants).
Does Gosiger Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Gosiger Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Gosiger Foundation's largest grantees?
Gosiger Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Evans Scholars Foundation ($61,500), Dayton Children's Hospital Foundation ($50,000) and Learn to Earn Dayton ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Gosiger Foundation?
Gosiger Foundation reported $6.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $333K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $363K (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 Gosiger Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations with a range of charitable purposes. The Evans Scholars Foundation says it provides scholarships and other educational opportunities for caddies. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gosiger Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Gosiger Foundation's EIN?
Gosiger Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1365457. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Gosiger 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). Gosiger Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/gosiger-foundation-morg_74f057da727f4071974cfbaf26644197
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