Henry L & Geraldine D Metzger
Henry L & Geraldine D Metzger is a private foundation, based in Westerville, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K.
Henry L & Geraldine D Metzger at a glance
In short: Henry L & Geraldine D Metzger gave $5K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $5K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $5,289
- -90.2% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $5,289
- -80.4% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $5,289
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Henry L & Geraldine D Metzger funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Delaware County Foundation ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 18 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Henry L & Geraldine D Metzger gives
- Giving fell 93% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above 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 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2023) to $1.6M (2021). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware County Foundation Lewis Center, OH | Support of Organization's Mission | $5,289 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $3,760 | $5,289 | $5,289 | 1 | $5,289 | — | $3 |
| 2022 | $1,529 | $20 | $68,937 | $54,000 | 2 | $54,000 | — | $2,049 |
| 2021 | $70,446 | $269,798 | $1,585,901 | $1,576,050 | 4 | $1,576,050 | $268,630 | $73,945 |
| 2020 | $1,245,400 | $57,254 | $90,576 | $77,700 | 5 | — | $52,428 | $70,498 |
| 2019 | $1,278,722 | $50,370 | $81,741 | $66,775 | 6 | — | $44,286 | $80,477 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Henry L & Geraldine D Metzger reported a distributable amount of $3 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Henry L & Geraldine D Metzger's 2023 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Albert Sheridan
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$2K (2019) → $0 (2023)
Philip Sheridan
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$2K (2019) → $0 (2023)
Stephen Sheridan
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$2K (2019) → $0 (2023)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $2K, to Philip Sheridan (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Henry L & Geraldine D Metzger
How much does Henry L & Geraldine D Metzger give each year?
Henry L & Geraldine D Metzger gave $5K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $54K across 2 grants.
Where does Henry L & Geraldine D Metzger operate?
Henry L & Geraldine D Metzger has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Georgia, Ohio.
How much is Henry L & Geraldine D Metzger required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Henry L & Geraldine D Metzger reported a distributable amount of $3 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Henry L & Geraldine D Metzger's EIN?
Henry L & Geraldine D Metzger's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-6127516. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 12, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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