Lucile & Robert H Gries Charity
Lucile & Robert H Gries Charity is a private foundation, based in Brooklyn, OH. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 6 grants totaling $68K. Net investment income was $4K.
Lucile & Robert H Gries Charity at a glance
In short: Lucile & Robert H Gries Charity gave $68K across 6 grants in 2020 (avg $11K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $67,755
- Grants made (2020)
- 6
- Average grant
- $11,293
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Primary geography
- Ohio (93% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Lucile & Robert H Gries Charity funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was City Club of Cleveland ($28K). Together the top 6 received $68K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 6 grants totaling $68K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City Club of Cleveland Cleveland, OH | General Operating | $28,255 |
| Jewish Community Federation Cleveland, OH | General Operating | $20,000 |
| United Way Services Cleveland, OH | General Operating | $11,000 |
| American Jewish Historical Society Waltham, MA | General Operating | $5,000 |
| The Music Settlement Cleveland, OH | General Operating | $2,500 |
| Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center Cleveland, OH | General Operating | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $4,970 | $68,151 | $67,755 | 6 | $4,275 | $3,279 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lucile & Robert H Gries Charity reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lucile & Robert H Gries Charity's only listed officer is Keybank NA, Trustee on the 2020 filing (compensated).
Officers on the 2020 filing
Keybank NA
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
$78 (2020)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $78, to Keybank NA (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Lucile & Robert H Gries Charity
How much does Lucile & Robert H Gries Charity give each year?
Lucile & Robert H Gries Charity gave $68K across 6 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Lucile & Robert H Gries Charity's typical grant size?
Lucile & Robert H Gries Charity's median grant in 2020 was $8,000, and its average grant was $11,293, across 6 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lucile & Robert H Gries Charity give grants?
Lucile & Robert H Gries Charity gives mostly in Ohio: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (5 grants).
Does Lucile & Robert H Gries Charity give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Lucile & Robert H Gries Charity's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Lucile & Robert H Gries Charity's largest grantees?
Lucile & Robert H Gries Charity's largest 2020 grantees include City Club of Cleveland ($28,255), Jewish Community Federation ($20,000) and United Way Services ($11,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How much is Lucile & Robert H Gries Charity required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Lucile & Robert H Gries Charity reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Lucile & Robert H Gries Charity's EIN?
Lucile & Robert H Gries Charity's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6507593. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
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 year 2020
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