The David M Gabrielsen Foundation
The David M Gabrielsen Foundation is a private foundation, based in Chagrin Falls, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $837K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $105K. Net investment income was $67K.
The David M Gabrielsen Foundation at a glance
In short: The David M Gabrielsen Foundation gave $105K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $105,000
- +23.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +60.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,125
- -22.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $836,757
- -4.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (62% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The David M Gabrielsen Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boldorg ($30K). Together the top 8 received $105K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 31 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The David M Gabrielsen Foundation gives
- Giving grew 141% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 153% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2020) to $105K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $105K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boldorg San Francisco, CA | Scholarships for Women in STEM and Nursing | $30,000 |
| The Music Settlement Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted Donation | $20,000 |
| Rainey Institute Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted Donation | $15,000 |
| Hiram House Camp Chagrin Falls, OH | Unrestricted Donation | $10,000 |
| Skills Ohio Columbus, OH | Unrestricted Donation | $10,000 |
| Road Worthy Orange Village, OH | Unrestricted Donation | $10,000 |
| Gridiron Greats Park Ridge, IL | Unrestricted Donation | $5,000 |
| Walden Woods Lincoln, MA | Unrestricted Donation | $5,000 |
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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 | $836,757 | $74,006 | $114,108 | $105,000 | 8 | $105,200 | $66,938 | $68,958 |
| 2024 | $876,336 | $121,945 | $94,306 | $85,000 | 5 | $85,790 | $115,053 | $67,478 |
| 2023 | $845,619 | $48,307 | $54,189 | $45,000 | 5 | $46,380 | $42,078 | $61,619 |
| 2022 | $851,501 | $-54,835 | $54,970 | $43,500 | 5 | $43,700 | $12,340 | $61,742 |
| 2021 | $961,306 | $106,911 | $81,146 | $72,050 | 8 | $72,050 | $99,685 | $68,462 |
| 2020 | $935,541 | $58,344 | $23,814 | $15,000 | 3 | — | $52,372 | $59,252 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The David M Gabrielsen Foundation reported a distributable amount of $69K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The David M Gabrielsen Foundation is led by David M. Gabrielsen, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David M. Gabrielsen
President
President & Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Hamler
Director
Officer → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judy Kovach
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Gabrielsen
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jaye Budd (2020–2021) — Director
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 The David M Gabrielsen Foundation
How much does The David M Gabrielsen Foundation give each year?
The David M Gabrielsen Foundation gave $105K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $85K across 5 grants.
What is The David M Gabrielsen Foundation's typical grant size?
The David M Gabrielsen Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,125, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The David M Gabrielsen Foundation give grants?
The David M Gabrielsen Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (29%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (2 grants).
Does The David M Gabrielsen Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 88% of The David M Gabrielsen Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The David M Gabrielsen Foundation's largest grantees?
The David M Gabrielsen Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Boldorg ($30,000), The Music Settlement ($20,000) and Rainey Institute ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The David M Gabrielsen Foundation?
The David M Gabrielsen Foundation reported $837K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $105K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $69K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The David M Gabrielsen Foundation's EIN?
The David M Gabrielsen Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3864473. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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