Tailgate for Cancer
Tailgate for Cancer is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Saint Marys, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $46K in total assets.
Tailgate for Cancer at a glance
- Total assets
- $45,779
- +132.3% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $113,520
- +43.2% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $87,449
- +28.7% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Tailgate for Cancer funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 10 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Tailgate for Cancer gives
- Giving fell 42% from 2019 to 2022. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $94K (2022) to $161K (2019). In 2022 it made 5 grants totaling $94K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| OSUCCC - James Columbus, OH | Cancer Research | $30,000 |
| Cancer Association of Auglaize Coun Saint Marys, OH | Support Ind wCancer | $20,000 |
| Cancer Association of Mercer County Celina, OH | Support Ind wCancer | $17,000 |
| Auglaize County Crippled Children Wapakoneta, OH | Support Ind wCancer | $14,500 |
| JTD Hospital Foundation Saint Marys, OH | Mammography Equip | $12,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $45,779 | $113,520 | $87,449 | — | — |
| 2024 | $19,708 | $79,250 | $67,957 | — | — |
| 2023 | $8,415 | $112,117 | $159,135 | — | — |
| 2022 | $55,433 | $141,808 | $101,555 | $93,500 | 5 |
| 2021 | $15,180 | $128,122 | $129,638 | $127,400 | 5 |
| 2020 | $16,696 | $100,676 | $97,011 | — | — |
| 2019 | $13,031 | $168,581 | $162,920 | $160,600 | 5 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Tailgate for Cancer is led by Carey Clouner, V President on every filing since 2019; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carey Clouner
V President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Traci Lauth
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
John Danaher
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
John Menker
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Juli Axe
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Timothy Axe
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Denny Liette
Trustee
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Beni Menker
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Thomas A Menker
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: David Sprague (2019–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Tami Sanford (2019–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Tim Axe (2019–2021) — Trustee
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 Tailgate for Cancer
How large is Tailgate for Cancer?
Tailgate for Cancer reported $46K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $114K.
What is Tailgate for Cancer?
Tailgate for Cancer is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Saint Marys, OH. It holds $46K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Tailgate for Cancer operate?
Tailgate for Cancer has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is Tailgate for Cancer's EIN?
Tailgate for Cancer's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0823779. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 15, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 30, 2025)
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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