Gynn Cardis Family Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Naples, FL EIN: 88-2027345

The Gynn Cardis Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Naples, Florida. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations supporting general education, children, women, military members and families, and a community organization.

Key facts about Gynn Cardis Family Foundation

In short: Gynn Cardis Family Foundation gave $25K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Ohio. 45% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
88-2027345
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$25,108
Grants made (2025)
11
Average grant
$2,283
Median grant
$500
New grantees (estimate)
45% first-time grantees (5 of 11, 2025)
Total assets
$261,660
Primary geography
Ohio (90% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
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. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$262K

+21.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$25K

-21.1% YoY

Grant Count

11

-8.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$2K

-13.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gynn Cardis Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $31K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Is Gynn Cardis Family Foundation open to new grantees?

45%

first-time grantees, 2025

In 2025, 5 of 11 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $562; repeat grants $4K. How we count

Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.

  • 45% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
  • Giving grew 101% from 2022 to 2025. Method
  • In 2025 it paid out 83% 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 (2022–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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 general education, children in need, women in need, military members and their families, and the Vasari community.

Grantee descriptions provide further examples of the organizations supported. A Kid Again says it provides hope, happiness, and healing to families raising children with life-threatening conditions. The Northeast Ohio Foundation for Patriotism says it honors people who serve or have served in the armed forces and works to minimize sacrifices faced by service members and their families. Mawaka Foundation describes a charitable event whose proceeds support local organizations and raise awareness.

Grantmaking

In 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $25,108. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $10,000, with a median of $500.

The largest listed grants were $10,000 each to Kent City Schools Foundation and Stow Schools Foundation, both for general education. Other listed grants included $1,000 each to Folds of Honor, RDTMF, and KICK (Kickel); $500 each to Akron’s Children’s Women’s Board, A Kid Again, and Mawaka Foundation; and smaller grants to Wellfit Girls, Vasari Cares Foundation, and Northeast Ohio Foundation for Patriotism.

How to Apply

The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2025, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 6% to recipients in Florida, and 4% to recipients in Oklahoma.

Grant Distribution by State

5states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.

Cities

HudsonKentRocky RiverStowBonita SpringsMayfield HeightsAkronMacedoniaNaplesOwassoSarasotaClevelandColumbusEast ClevelandJersey CityRives JunctionTulsaTwinsburg

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10K$20K$30K$40K8 grants2022 8 grants2023 12 grants2024 11 grants2025

From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2022) to $32K (2024). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $25K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Kent City Schools Foundation: $10KKent City Schools Foundation$10KStow Schools Foundation: $10KStow Schools Foundation$10KFolds of Honor: $1KFolds of Honor$1KRDTMF: $1KRDTMF$1KKick ( Kickel ): $1KKick ( Kickel )$1KAkrons Children's Women's Board: $500Akrons Children's Women'sBoard$500A Kid Again: $500A Kid Again$500Mawaka Foundation: $500Mawaka Foundation$500Wellfit Girls: $308Wellfit Girls$308Vasari Cares Foundation: $200Vasari Cares Foundation$200

The largest 2025 recipient was Kent City Schools Foundation ($10K). Together the top 10 received $25K.

Grant Size Distribution

39 grants across all recorded years

39<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 39 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Kent City Schools Foundation Kent, OHTo Support General Education$10,000
Stow Schools Foundation Stow, OHTo Support General Education$10,000
Folds of Honor Owasso, OKTo support general education of military servicemen and their familites$1,000
RDTMF Sarasota, FLTo Support General Education$1,000
Kick ( Kickel ) Rocky River, OHTo Support General Education$1,000
Akrons Children's Women's Board Akron, OHTo Support Women in Need$500
A Kid Again Twinsburg, OHTo Support Children in Need$500
Mawaka Foundation Hudson, OHTo Support General Education$500
Wellfit Girls Naples, FLTo Support Women in Need$308
Vasari Cares Foundation Bonita Springs, FLTo Support the Vasari Community$200

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants Grant count
2025 $261,660 $183,407 $32,997 $25,108 11
2024 $215,099 $28,191 $41,178 $31,810 12
2023 $229,786 $189,263 $24,736 $19,000 8
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$100K$200K$300K2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$261,660$215,099$229,786
Revenue$183,407$28,191$189,263
Expenses$32,997$41,178$24,736
Qualifying Distributions$25,582$32,010$19,000
Net Investment Income$26,970$20,504$34,607
Distributable Amount$30,955$28,159$17,897

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 26, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2025 filing lists Robert Gynn, Carrie Gynn, Hannah Flaherty, and Connor Gynn as trustees.

Gynn Cardis Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Carrie Gynn

    Trustee

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Connor Gynn

    Trustee

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Hannah Flaherty

    Trustee

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Robert Gynn

    Trustee

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Contact

Mailing address: 2742 Medallist Lane, Naples, FL 34109
Phone: (216) 470-6939

Frequently asked questions about Gynn Cardis Family Foundation

How much does Gynn Cardis Family Foundation give each year?

Gynn Cardis Family Foundation gave $25K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $32K across 12 grants.

What is Gynn Cardis Family Foundation's typical grant size?

Gynn Cardis Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $2,283, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Gynn Cardis Family Foundation that year got $562 on average.

Where does Gynn Cardis Family Foundation give grants?

Gynn Cardis Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Rocky River, OH (2 grants).

Does Gynn Cardis Family Foundation give general operating support?

Yes: 55% of Gynn Cardis Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are Gynn Cardis Family Foundation's largest grantees?

Gynn Cardis Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Kent City Schools Foundation ($10,000), Stow Schools Foundation ($10,000) and Folds of Honor ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is Gynn Cardis Family Foundation?

Gynn Cardis Family Foundation reported $262K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $26K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $31K (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 Gynn Cardis Family Foundation fund?

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for general education, children in need, women in need, military members and their families, and the Vasari community. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Gynn Cardis Family 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 Gynn Cardis Family Foundation's EIN?

Gynn Cardis Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2027345. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.

Does Gynn Cardis Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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