Joseph Gorski Trust Uw

Private foundation · Grantmaker Columbus, OH EIN: 34-6969492

Joseph Gorski Trust Uw is a private foundation, based in Columbus, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $166K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 5 grants totaling $8K. Net investment income was $18K.

Joseph Gorski Trust Uw at a glance

In short: Joseph Gorski Trust Uw gave $8K across 5 grants in 2026 (avg $2K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2026)
$8,080
+7.2% vs 2025
Grants made (2026)
5
+0.0% vs 2025
Average grant
$1,616
+7.2% vs 2025
Median grant
$1,616
Total assets
$166,464
+4.1% vs 2025
Primary geography
Ohio (80% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.

Who Joseph Gorski Trust Uw funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2026

John Carroll University: $2KJohn Carroll University$2KSt Mary Seminary: $2KSt Mary Seminary$2KUrsuline College: $2KUrsuline College$2KCatholic Charities Corporation: $2KCatholic Charities Corporation$2KSt Mary's College: $2KSt Mary's College$2K

The largest 2026 recipient was John Carroll University ($2K). Together the top 5 received $8K.

Grant Size Distribution

25 grants across all recorded years

25<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.

States

Cities

ClevelandOrchard LakePepper PikeUniversity HeightsWickliffe

How Joseph Gorski Trust Uw gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−19%). Method
  • In 2026 it paid out 135% 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

$0$2.5K$5K$7.5K$10K5 grants2021 5 grants2022 5 grants2023 5 grants2024 5 grants2025 5 grants2026

From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2025) to $10K (2023). In 2026 it made 5 grants totaling $8K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
John Carroll University University Heights, OHGeneral Operating$1,616
St Mary Seminary Wickliffe, OHGeneral Operating$1,616
Ursuline College Pepper Pike, OHGeneral Operating$1,616
Catholic Charities Corporation Cleveland, OHGeneral Operating$1,616
St Mary's College Orchard Lake, MIGeneral Operating$1,616
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2026$166,464$19,393$12,807$8,0805$11,279$18,049$8,375
2025$159,842$14,541$12,150$7,5355$10,628$13,168$7,927
2024$157,576$9,012$12,121$8,1305$10,755$6,868$7,431
2023$160,681$2,407$15,207$10,0005$13,591$2,441$7,515
2022$173,493$21,942$15,997$10,0005$12,973$20,034$9,504
2021$167,699$21,163$15,156$10,0005—$19,775$10,404

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joseph Gorski Trust Uw reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Joseph Gorski Trust Uw's only listed officer is Huntington National Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).

Officers on the 2026 filing

  • Huntington National Bank

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    $3K (2021) → $3K (2026)

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2026 IRS filing

Huntington National Bank — Trustee: $3KHuntington National BankTrustee$3K

The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $3K, to Huntington National Bank (Trustee).

Frequently asked questions about Joseph Gorski Trust Uw

How much does Joseph Gorski Trust Uw give each year?

Joseph Gorski Trust Uw gave $8K across 5 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $8K across 5 grants.

What is Joseph Gorski Trust Uw's typical grant size?

Joseph Gorski Trust Uw's median grant in 2026 was $1,616, and its average grant was $1,616, across 5 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Joseph Gorski Trust Uw give grants?

Joseph Gorski Trust Uw gives mostly in Ohio: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Michigan (20%).

Does Joseph Gorski Trust Uw give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of Joseph Gorski Trust Uw's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are Joseph Gorski Trust Uw's largest grantees?

Joseph Gorski Trust Uw's largest 2026 grantees include John Carroll University ($1,616), St Mary Seminary ($1,616) and Ursuline College ($1,616), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.

How large is Joseph Gorski Trust Uw?

Joseph Gorski Trust Uw reported $166K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What is Joseph Gorski Trust Uw's EIN?

Joseph Gorski Trust Uw's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6969492. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.

Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

(2)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 3, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

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