John and Florence Gandy Foundation
John and Florence Gandy Foundation is a private foundation, based in Bowling Green, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $67K. Net investment income was $66K.
John and Florence Gandy Foundation at a glance
In short: John and Florence Gandy Foundation gave $67K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $34K), mostly in West Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $67,200
- +12.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $33,600
- +12.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $33,600
- Total assets
- $1,246,779
- -1.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- West Virginia (84% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who John and Florence Gandy Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Roosevelt-Wilson High School ($56K). Together the top 2 received $67K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 10 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How John and Florence Gandy Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+13%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 115% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2021) to $67K (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $67K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt-Wilson High School Clarksburg, WV | Scholarshlips | $56,200 |
| Elmwood High School Bloomdale, OH | Scholarships | $11,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,246,779 | $73,798 | $90,621 | $67,200 | 2 | $75,465 | $66,054 | $65,740 |
| 2023 | $1,264,236 | $65,745 | $86,518 | $59,800 | 2 | $67,080 | $46,307 | $67,171 |
| 2022 | $1,285,594 | $89,139 | $95,901 | $67,400 | 2 | $77,169 | $42,107 | $69,466 |
| 2021 | $1,293,270 | $116,970 | $89,532 | $59,500 | 2 | $69,747 | $65,737 | $78,032 |
| 2020 | $1,266,262 | $64,418 | $88,637 | $61,000 | 2 | — | $31,524 | $69,050 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John and Florence Gandy Foundation reported a distributable amount of $66K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John and Florence Gandy Foundation is led by James H. Miles, President on every filing since 2022; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James H. Miles
President
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$7K (2022) → $7K (2024)
Don E. Ernsthausen
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $7K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $7K, to James H Miles (Pres). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about John and Florence Gandy Foundation
How much does John and Florence Gandy Foundation give each year?
John and Florence Gandy Foundation gave $67K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $60K across 2 grants.
How large is John and Florence Gandy Foundation?
John and Florence Gandy Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $75K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $66K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does John and Florence Gandy Foundation operate?
John and Florence Gandy Foundation has awarded grants in Ohio, West Virginia.
What is John and Florence Gandy Foundation's EIN?
John and Florence Gandy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0687226. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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