Paul M & Lucy J Gillmor
Paul M & Lucy J Gillmor is a private foundation based in Old Fort, Ohio. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations and other recipients in Ohio.
Paul M & Lucy J Gillmor at a glance
In short: Paul M & Lucy J Gillmor gave $60K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Ohio. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $59,830
- +1.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- -15.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,720
- +19.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,250
- Total assets
- $4,841,759
- +44.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (4 of 22, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% 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 Paul M & Lucy J Gillmor
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Its 2024 filing says contributions are limited to preselected charitable organizations; the stated process is to send a letter to Michael Spragg.
- Contact
Application contact: Michael Spragg
Mailing address: PO Box 88, Old Fort, OH 44861
Phone: (419) 992-4227
Website: https://www.gillmorcharitablefoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Paul M & Lucy J Gillmor funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was YMCA of Tiffin ($25K). Together the top 10 received $51K.
Grant Size Distribution
114 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 114 grants of 114 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Ohio. Listed recipients include organizations in Tiffin, Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Paul M & Lucy J Gillmor open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 22 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $363; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $400 first-time, $2K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $42K (2021) to $60K (2025). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA of Tiffin Tiffin, OH | ANNUAL | $25,000 |
| Old Fort Church Tiffin, OH | ANNUAL | $5,000 |
| Seneca County Council on Homeless Tiffin, OH | Special Request | $4,000 |
| Fact Tiffin, OH | Special Request | $3,000 |
| Tiffin City Schools Tiffin, OH | Special Request | $2,750 |
| The Salvation Army Tiffin, OH | Special Request | $2,500 |
| Scholarship Winner Tiffin, OH | Special Request | $2,500 |
| CSJI -Tiffin Inc Tiffin, OH | Special Request | $2,500 |
| Women Helping Young Mothers Tiffin, OH | Special Request | $2,000 |
| Sisters in Shelter Tiffin, OH | Special Request | $1,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,841,759 | $1,552,948 | $74,381 | $59,830 | 22 | $74,381 | $263,852 |
| 2024 | $3,363,192 | $301,737 | $65,546 | $58,979 | 26 | $65,546 | $275,765 |
| 2023 | $3,127,001 | $193,696 | $47,862 | $46,325 | 27 | $47,862 | $150,876 |
| 2022 | $2,981,167 | $149,345 | $50,417 | $43,500 | 21 | $50,417 | $130,985 |
| 2021 | $2,882,239 | $215,115 | $43,076 | $41,500 | 18 | $43,076 | $176,742 |
| 2020 | $2,710,200 | $136,868 | $57,684 | $48,925 | 21 | — | $104,191 |
| 2019 | $2,631,016 | $152,976 | $47,567 | $42,500 | 23 | — | $134,514 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 22 grants totaling $59,830. Grant amounts ranged from $150 to $25,000, with a median grant of $1,250. Its largest reported grants included $25,000 to YMCA of Tiffin, $5,000 to Old Fort Church, $4,000 to Seneca County Council on Homeless, $3,000 to FACT, and $2,750 to Tiffin City Schools.
Other listed recipients included The Salvation Army ($2,500), Scholarship Winner ($2,500), CSJI -Tiffin Inc ($2,500), Women Helping Young Mothers ($2,000), Sisters in Shelter ($1,500), CASA of Seneca Sandusky ($1,500), and Tilly Christman for Kids ($1,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dianne G Krumsee as vice-chair, Julie Gillmor as director, Michael Spragg as chairman, and Eric Willman as secretary/treasurer.
Paul M & Lucy J Gillmor is led by Michael Spragg, Chairman on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael Spragg
Chairman
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Julie Gillmor
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Dianne G. Krumsee
Vice Chair
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Eric Willman
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Dee Blackburn (2019–2023) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Denise Martin (2019–2020) — Secretary & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Paul M & Lucy J Gillmor
How much does Paul M & Lucy J Gillmor give each year?
Paul M & Lucy J Gillmor gave $60K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $59K across 26 grants.
What is Paul M & Lucy J Gillmor's typical grant size?
Paul M & Lucy J Gillmor's median grant in 2025 was $1,250, and its average grant was $2,720, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Paul M & Lucy J Gillmor that year got $363 on average.
Where does Paul M & Lucy J Gillmor give grants?
Paul M & Lucy J Gillmor gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tiffin, OH (21 grants).
Does Paul M & Lucy J Gillmor give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Paul M & Lucy J Gillmor's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Special Request" (20 grants).
Who are Paul M & Lucy J Gillmor's largest grantees?
Paul M & Lucy J Gillmor's largest 2025 grantees include YMCA of Tiffin ($25,000), Old Fort Church ($5,000) and Seneca County Council on Homeless ($4,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Paul M & Lucy J Gillmor?
Paul M & Lucy J Gillmor reported $4.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.6M.
How do I apply for a grant from Paul M & Lucy J Gillmor?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Paul M & Lucy J Gillmor's EIN?
Paul M & Lucy J Gillmor's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1688002. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Paul M & Lucy J Gillmor 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 12, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 5, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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