Gosiger Foundation
The Gosiger Foundation is a private, company-sponsored foundation established in 1992 and granted charitable status in February 1993. Based in Dayton, Ohio, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a volunteer board of directors. The foundation supports philanthropic work across multiple states and cities throughout the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.2M
+4.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$333K
+9.3% YoY
Grant Count
24
+4.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
+4.8% YoY
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.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports organizations involved with:
- Arts and Culture
- Education
- Conservation
- Human Services
- Catholicism
Grantmaking
The foundation does not respond to unsolicited applications for funding. Prospective applicants should approach the foundation directly for more information regarding funding opportunities.
Grant Range
$54
Average Grant
$54
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations across multiple states and cities, including:
Cities: Charlottesville, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Glen Arbor, Glenview, Kettering, Leland, Los Angeles, Saint Louis, South Charleston, Traverse City, and Windsor
States: California, Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, Virginia, and Vermont
Primary geographic support is provided in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending December 2023:
- Total Assets: $5,940,161
- Total Revenue: $237,307
- Total Expenses: $328,789
- Total Liabilities: $0
As of Most Recent Filing (2024):
- Total Assets: $6,210,709
- Total Giving: $333,000
Major Donor: Gosiger, Inc. is reported as the foundation's major donor.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,210,709 | $5,940,161 | $6,031,643 |
| Revenue | $658,943 | $237,307 | $1,778,906 |
| Expenses | $388,395 | $328,789 | $259,018 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $333,000 | $304,600 | $228,500 |
| Net Investment Income | $329,967 | $248,387 | $58,150 |
| Distributable Amount | $363,145 | $307,822 | $288,932 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
93 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Evans Scholars Foundation ($61,500), Dayton Children's Hospital Foundation ($50,000), Learn to Earn Dayton ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN PRECISION MUSEUM WINDSOR, VT | CHARITABLE - GENERAL | $10,000 |
| CHAMINADE JULIENNE HIGH SCHOOL DAYTON, OH | CHARITABLE - GENERAL | $10,000 |
| DAYTON ART INSTITUTE DAYTON, OH | CHARITABLE - GENERAL | $12,500 |
| DAYTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION DAYTON, OH | CHARITABLE - GENERAL | $50,000 |
| DAYTON HISTORY DAYTON, OH | CHARITABLE - GENERAL | $1,000 |
| DAYTON LITERARY PEACE PRIZE FOUNDATION DAYTON, OH | CHARITABLE - GENERAL | $2,500 |
| EVANS SCHOLARS FOUNDATION GLENVIEW, IL | CHARITABLE - GENERAL | $61,500 |
| GLEN ARBOR ARTS CENTER GLEN ARBOR, MI | CHARITABLE - GENERAL | $2,500 |
| GLEN LAKE ASSOCIATION GLEN ARBOR, MI | CHARITABLE - GENERAL | $15,000 |
| GREATER DAYTON PUBLIC TELEVISION INC DAYTON, OH | CHARITABLE - GENERAL | $2,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is led by a volunteer board of directors:
- Peter G. Haley – Chairman
- John R. Haley – President
- Jerry R. Pressel – Secretary/Treasurer
- Barbara L. Haley – Vice President
- Carrie C. Haley – Vice President
All board members serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PETER G HALEY | CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| JOHN R HALEY | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JERRY R PRESSEL | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | — |
| BARBARA L HALEY | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| CARRIE C HALEY | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 108 McDonough Street, Dayton, OH 45402-2246
Telephone: 937-228-5174
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Gosiger Foundation fund?
The foundation supports organizations involved with: • Arts and Culture • Education • Conservation • Human Services • Catholicism
How do I apply for a grant from Gosiger Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Total giving in the most recent fiscal year: approximately $305,000–$333,000 • Typical award range: $500–$102,500 • Average grant size: $54 • Total grants awarded in the previous year: 4,569 **Application Process:** The foundation does not respond to unsolicited applications for funding. Prospective applicants should approach the foundation directly for more information regarding funding opportunities.
Where does Gosiger Foundation make grants?
The foundation supports organizations across multiple states and cities, including: **Cities:** Charlottesville, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Glen Arbor, Glenview, Kettering, Leland, Los Angeles, Saint Louis, South Charleston, Traverse City, and Windsor **States:** California, Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, Virginia, and Vermont Primary geographic support is provided in Ohio.
What size grants does Gosiger Foundation award?
In 2024, Gosiger Foundation awarded 24 grants totaling $333K — an average of about $14K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Gosiger Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Gosiger Foundation reported a distributable amount of $363K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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.
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