GPD Group Employees' Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) company-sponsored foundation established in 2014 by GPD Group. Based in Akron, Ohio, the foundation channels donations to support K-12 public education and children facing medical, special, or at-risk circumstances. The foundation operates as part of GPD Group's broader commitment to community engagement and social impact.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.6M
+12.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$906K
+17.4% YoY
Grant Count
205
+32.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
-11.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports programs designed to enrich K-12 public education and support children with medical and special needs. The organization focuses its efforts on improving the lives of children through a long-term commitment to investing in the communities it serves.
Primary funding areas include:
- K-12 public school enrichment programs
- Support for at-risk children
- Programs serving children with medical and special needs
Grantmaking
The foundation conducts interviews with organizations new to the foundation as part of the grant review process. In 2024, fifteen Northeast Ohio non-profits visited GPD's headquarters in Akron to present their work and demonstrate alignment with the foundation's mission.
Review Cycle
** The foundation operates an annual grant cycle running from October through January.
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds organizations and schools across the country, with demonstrated activity in:
- Northeast Ohio (primary focus area)
- National reach for non-profit organizations
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $6.72 million
- Annual Revenue: $1.24 million
- Annual Expenses: $855,000
- Total Liabilities: $0
Filing Requirements: The organization is required to file IRS Form 990-PF.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,568,455 | $6,724,456 | $5,838,264 |
| Revenue | $1,467,654 | $1,238,258 | $836,480 |
| Expenses | $1,002,275 | $854,525 | $823,097 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $917,666 | $778,247 | $750,624 |
| Net Investment Income | $297,991 | $305,335 | $88,683 |
| Distributable Amount | $338,672 | $285,987 | $284,962 |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Gpd Group Employees Foundation Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
President and Executive Committee Chair: Darrin Kotecki
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DARRIN KOTECKI | PRESIDENT | 0.25 | — |
| JEFFREY EVANS | TREASURER | 0.25 | — |
| REBECCA MCADAMS | SECRETARY | 0.25 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation announced its 2024 Spring Grant Cycle results in April 2024, awarding 178 grants totaling over $730,000. As part of this cycle, the Grant Committee held interviews with all non-profits new to the foundation, with fifteen Northeast Ohio organizations visiting GPD's headquarters in Akron to discuss their missions and community impact.
Berkshire Middle School receives GPD Employees\u2019 Foundation GrantThe foundation has also made grants to school districts for specific initiatives including literacy intervention programs, trauma-informed student support, STEM expansion, inclusive playgrounds, and student resource programs.
Berkshire Middle School receives GPD Employees\u2019 Foundation GrantContact Information
Website: www.gpdfoundation.org
Phone: 330-572-2100
Address: 520 S Main St Ste 2531, Akron, OH 44311-1073
EIN: 46-3799183
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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