Harold & Catherine Folk Charitable
Harold & Catherine Folk Charitable is a private foundation based in Cleveland, Ohio. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations in Ohio, including educational, health-care, religious, and community organizations.
Harold & Catherine Folk Charitable at a glance
In short: Harold & Catherine Folk Charitable gave $39K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $39,450
- +10.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- -40.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,383
- +83.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $495,909
- -4.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Harold & Catherine Folk Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co 1111 Superior Ave 700, Cleveland, OH 44114
Phone: (216) 363-0100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Harold & Catherine Folk Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Akron Foundation ($13K). Together the top 9 received $39K.
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 70 grants of 72 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2025 went to recipients in Ohio. Listed recipients included organizations in Akron, Richfield, Fairlawn, New Franklin, and Steubenville.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Harold & Catherine Folk Charitable gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−17%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2024) to $898K (2021). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Akron Foundation Akron, OH | General | $13,000 |
| St Vincent De Paul Church Akron, OH | General | $8,000 |
| Regina Health Center Richfield, OH | General | $7,000 |
| Akron Community Foundation Akron, OH | General | $3,850 |
| St Sebastian Catholic Church Akron, OH | General | $3,000 |
| Akron Childrens Hopsital Akron, OH | General | $2,100 |
| Akron Rotary Camp New Franklin, OH | General | $1,250 |
| Fairlawn CC Foundation Fairlawn, OH | Scholarship Fund | $1,000 |
| Holy Name Cathedral Steubenville, OH | General | $250 |
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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 | $495,909 | $35,245 | $58,090 | $39,450 | 9 | $39,450 | $35,155 | $39,386 |
| 2024 | $518,754 | $4,370 | $48,415 | $35,750 | 15 | $35,750 | $11,685 | $35,999 |
| 2023 | $562,799 | $22,963 | $52,230 | $43,450 | 23 | $43,450 | $22,898 | $33,892 |
| 2022 | $592,066 | $53,230 | $65,577 | $47,650 | 16 | $47,650 | $47,965 | $39,428 |
| 2021 | $604,413 | $286,538 | $916,375 | $897,670 | 9 | — | $283,484 | $58,692 |
| 2020 | $1,234,250 | $49,351 | $118,315 | $94,980 | 26 | — | $45,919 | $72,930 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harold & Catherine Folk Charitable reported a distributable amount of $39K 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 the University of Akron Foundation, Regina Health Center, churches, a children’s hospital, a rotary camp, and a scholarship fund. Regina Health Center describes its mission as providing compassionate, holistic health-care services for members of religious communities, clergy, and others needing residential care or support. Akron Community Foundation says it works to support informed and passionate philanthropists seeking to improve quality of life in the community.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 9 grants totaling $39,450. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $13,000, with a median of $3,000. The largest awards were $13,000 to the University of Akron Foundation, $8,000 to St Vincent de Paul Church, and $7,000 to Regina Health Center. Other grants included $3,850 to Akron Community Foundation, $3,000 to St Sebastian Catholic Church, and $2,100 to Akron Childrens Hopsital. The grant to Fairlawn CC Foundation was designated for a scholarship fund; the other listed purposes were general.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Karen Daverio as president/trustee and David Reyes as vice president/trustee.
Harold & Catherine Folk Charitable is led by Karen Daverio, President & Trustee since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 2 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Karen Daverio
President & Trustee
Trustee → President & Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$8K (2021) → $8K (2025)
David Reyes
Vice President & Trustee
Trustee → Vice President & Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: George D. Vaul (2020) — President & Trustee
- Former: George W. Daverio Jr. (2020) — Vice President & Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $8K, to Karen Daverio (President/Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Harold & Catherine Folk Charitable
How much does Harold & Catherine Folk Charitable give each year?
Harold & Catherine Folk Charitable gave $39K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $36K across 15 grants.
What is Harold & Catherine Folk Charitable's typical grant size?
Harold & Catherine Folk Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $4,383, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Harold & Catherine Folk Charitable give grants?
Harold & Catherine Folk Charitable gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Akron, OH (5 grants).
Does Harold & Catherine Folk Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 89% of Harold & Catherine Folk Charitable's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Harold & Catherine Folk Charitable's largest grantees?
Harold & Catherine Folk Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include University of Akron Foundation ($13,000), St Vincent De Paul Church ($8,000) and Regina Health Center ($7,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Harold & Catherine Folk Charitable?
Harold & Catherine Folk Charitable reported $496K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $39K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $39K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Harold & Catherine Folk Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for the University of Akron Foundation, Regina Health Center, churches, a children’s hospital, a rotary camp, and a scholarship fund. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Harold & Catherine Folk Charitable?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Harold & Catherine Folk Charitable's EIN?
Harold & Catherine Folk Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1373593. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Harold & Catherine Folk Charitable 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
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