Kevin and Gail Flanigan Foundation
The Kevin and Gail Flanigan Foundation is a private foundation based in Grafton, Ohio. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Ohio.
Kevin and Gail Flanigan Foundation at a glance
In short: Kevin and Gail Flanigan Foundation gave $55K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Ohio. 67% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $55,000
- +307.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,583
- +205.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,250
- Total assets
- $341,979
- +26.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 67% first-time grantees (8 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Kevin and Gail Flanigan Foundation
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 26, Grafton, OH 44044
Phone: (440) 926-2411
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kevin and Gail Flanigan Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lorain County Community College Foundation ($20K). Together the top 10 received $54K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 49 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in Ohio and Georgia: 91% of grant dollars went to Ohio recipients and 9% to Georgia recipients. The listed Ohio grantees include organizations in Elyria, Lorain, Oberlin, Grafton, and Hubbard.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Kevin and Gail Flanigan Foundation open to new grantees?
67%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 12 grantees (67%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 25% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 686% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 431% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2021) to $141K (2022). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lorain County Community College Foundation Elyria, OH | Exempt Purpose of Recipient | $20,000 |
| Elyria Medical Center Foundation Elyria, OH | Exempt Purpose of Recipient | $20,000 |
| American Cancer Society Atlanta, GA | Exempt Purpose of Recipient | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation of Lorain County Elyria, OH | Exempt Purpose of Recipient | $2,500 |
| Blessing House Elyria, OH | Exempt Purpose of Recipient | $1,500 |
| Riveon Mental Health & Recovery Lorain, OH | Exempt Purpose of Recipient | $1,500 |
| Hubbard Alumni Foundation Hubbard, OH | Exempt Purpose of Recipient | $1,000 |
| Oberlin Schools Endowment co Community Foundation Oberlin, OH | Exempt Purpose of Recipient | $1,000 |
| Midview Schools Foundation co Community Foundati Grafton, OH | Exempt Purpose of Recipient | $1,000 |
| Lorain County Free Clinic Lorain, OH | Exempt Purpose of Recipient | $500 |
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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 | $341,979 | $201,359 | $141,923 | $55,000 | 12 | $55,000 | $10,359 | $12,747 |
| 2023 | $270,760 | $646 | $89,545 | $13,500 | 9 | $13,500 | $646 | $15,056 |
| 2022 | $359,762 | $297,439 | $220,878 | $140,500 | 9 | $140,500 | $7,439 | $12,880 |
| 2021 | $283,276 | $155,385 | $69,467 | $7,000 | 6 | $7,000 | $5,385 | $12,458 |
| 2020 | $197,568 | $206,114 | $79,186 | $21,000 | 13 | — | $3,614 | $6,434 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kevin and Gail Flanigan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants included support for organizations working in health care, cancer support and research, community philanthropy, services for children and families in crisis, education, mental health, and local history. For example, Elyria Medical Center Foundation says it supports University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center in serving Lorain County and surrounding communities; the American Cancer Society says it works to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families; and Blessing House says it provides a temporary safe home for children of families in crisis.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $55,000 through 12 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $20,000, with a median grant of $1,250. Notable awards included $20,000 each to Lorain County Community College Foundation and Elyria Medical Center Foundation, $5,000 to the American Cancer Society, $2,500 to the Community Foundation of Lorain County, and $1,500 each to Blessing House and Riveon Mental Health & Recovery.
The 2024 filing also lists grants of $1,000 each to Hubbard Alumni Foundation, Oberlin Schools Endowment, and Midview Schools Foundation, and $500 each to Lorain County Free Clinic, Elyria Catholic Panther Fund, and Oberlin Heritage Center. The filing identifies the grant purposes as “exempt purpose of recipient.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kevin J. Flanigan as president and Gail E. Flanigan as director.
Kevin and Gail Flanigan Foundation is led by Kevin J Flanigan, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kevin J Flanigan
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gail E Flanigan
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Steven E. Fleming (2020–2023) — Treasurer
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.
Frequently asked questions about Kevin and Gail Flanigan Foundation
How much does Kevin and Gail Flanigan Foundation give each year?
Kevin and Gail Flanigan Foundation gave $55K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $14K across 9 grants.
What is Kevin and Gail Flanigan Foundation's typical grant size?
Kevin and Gail Flanigan Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,250, and its average grant was $4,583, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kevin and Gail Flanigan Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Kevin and Gail Flanigan Foundation give grants?
Kevin and Gail Flanigan Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Elyria, OH (5 grants), Lorain, OH (2 grants) and Oberlin, OH (2 grants).
Who are Kevin and Gail Flanigan Foundation's largest grantees?
Kevin and Gail Flanigan Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Lorain County Community College Foundation ($20,000), Elyria Medical Center Foundation ($20,000) and American Cancer Society ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Kevin and Gail Flanigan Foundation?
Kevin and Gail Flanigan Foundation reported $342K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $55K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Kevin and Gail Flanigan Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in health care, cancer support and research, community philanthropy, services for children and families in crisis, education, mental health, and local history. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kevin and Gail Flanigan 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 Kevin and Gail Flanigan Foundation's EIN?
Kevin and Gail Flanigan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2568721. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Kevin and Gail Flanigan Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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