Palko Family Foundation
Palko Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Medina, Ohio. In 2025, it made 39 grants totaling $35,650 to charitable organizations, including Ohio organizations such as Cleveland State University, Holy Name High School, and Crown Point Ecology Center.
Palko Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Palko Family Foundation gave $36K across 39 grants in 2025 (avg $914.103), mostly in Ohio. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $35,650
- +9.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 39
- -2.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $914
- +12.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $617,107
- +13.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (6 of 39, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Palko Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4160 Fox Meadow Drive, Medina, OH 44256
Phone: (216) 621-7860
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Palko Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cleveland State University ($14K). Together the top 10 received $29K.
Grant Size Distribution
161 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 161 grants of 161 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio. The remaining reported shares went to Texas (4%), New York (1%), Illinois (1%), and Virginia (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Palko Family Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 39 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $342; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $275 first-time, $250 repeat.
- 85% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 55% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2020) to $36K (2025). In 2025 it made 39 grants totaling $36K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH | General Unrestricted Donation | $13,650 |
| Holy Name High School Cleveland, OH | General Unresticted Donation | $7,600 |
| Crown Point Ecology Center Bath, OH | General Unresticted Donation | $1,750 |
| Turner Syndrome Society Houston, TX | General Unrestricted Donation | $1,500 |
| University of Akron Akron, OH | General Unrestriced Donation | $1,000 |
| Akron Canton Regional Foodbank Akron, OH | General Unrestricted Donation | $750 |
| Regina Health Center Richfield, OH | General Unrestricted Donation | $750 |
| St Francis Xavier Medina, OH | General Unrestricted Donation | $650 |
| Cornerstone of Hope Independence, OH | General Unresticted Donation | $500 |
| Parkinsons Foundation New York, NY | General Unrestricted Donation | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $617,107 | $160,847 | $45,084 | $35,650 | 39 | $35,650 | $103,326 | $32,582 |
| 2024 | $543,621 | $104,249 | $41,271 | $32,600 | 40 | $32,600 | $46,702 | $29,505 |
| 2023 | $512,663 | $71,034 | $37,419 | $26,400 | 33 | $26,400 | $15,785 | $27,708 |
| 2022 | $519,745 | $175,196 | $28,235 | $22,950 | 25 | $22,950 | $171,286 | $23,913 |
| 2021 | $536,965 | $224,451 | $28,234 | $22,700 | 24 | $22,700 | $16,499 | $21,557 |
| 2020 | $340,748 | $13,934 | $26,132 | $20,350 | 25 | — | $9,312 | $17,129 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Palko Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $33K for 2025 — 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 grants support organizations with varied missions. Crown Point Ecology Center says it demonstrates practical applications of ecology and its connections to spirituality, social justice, and environmental protection. Regina Health Center describes its work as providing compassionate, holistic health care and supportive services to members of religious communities, clergy, and others needing care. Cornerstone of Hope describes itself as a bereavement support center serving children, teens, and adults experiencing loss.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 39 grants totaling $35,650. Grants ranged from $100 to $13,650, with a median of $250. The largest awards included $13,650 to Cleveland State University and $7,600 to Holy Name High School, both for general unrestricted donations. Other grants included $1,750 to Crown Point Ecology Center and $1,500 to Turner Syndrome Society.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists George J Palko as president and Linda E Palko as vice-president.
Palko Family Foundation is led by George J. Palko, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
George J. Palko
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda E. Palko
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Palko Family Foundation
How much does Palko Family Foundation give each year?
Palko Family Foundation gave $36K across 39 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $33K across 40 grants.
What is Palko Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Palko Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $250, and its average grant was $914, across 39 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Palko Family Foundation that year got $342 on average.
Where does Palko Family Foundation give grants?
Palko Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (13 grants), Akron, OH (3 grants), Medina, OH (3 grants) and Independence, OH (2 grants).
Does Palko Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Palko Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (39 of 39) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Palko Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Palko Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Cleveland State University ($13,650), Holy Name High School ($7,600) and Crown Point Ecology Center ($1,750), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Palko Family Foundation?
Palko Family Foundation reported $617K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $36K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $33K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Palko Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants support organizations with varied missions. Crown Point Ecology Center says it demonstrates practical applications of ecology and its connections to spirituality, social justice, and environmental protection. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Palko Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Palko Family Foundation's EIN?
Palko Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2285129. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Palko Family 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 21, 2021)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 24, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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