The Father's Table Foundation
The Father's Table Foundation is a private foundation based in Cleveland, Ohio. It supports work to meet the immediate needs of women and children and help them meet future needs. The foundation says it was created as a family foundation in 1984 and formalized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 1997.
The Father's Table Foundation at a glance
In short: The Father's Table Foundation gave $3.2M across 63 grants in 2025 (avg $50K), mostly in Florida. 32% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,173,819
- +54.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 63
- +12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $50,378
- +37.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $2,819,879
- -11.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (20 of 63, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Florida (68% 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 The Father's Table Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants should contact Dan Gilardi and provide the grant’s purpose and proof of tax-exempt status. The filing lists no restrictions on awards. The website describes a selective process that may begin with a phone interview and follow-up site visit; an application is provided once the board is familiar with the program and its alignment with the foundation’s values and goals.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists no deadline. The website asks applicants to submit complete applications before December 1 for annual review, with the board meeting in February and approved applicants notified within 14 days of approval.
- Deadline
- The filing lists no deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Dan Gilardi
Mailing address: 2100 Country Club Road, Sanford, FL 32746
Phone: (407) 324-1200
Email: dgilardi@thefatherstable.com
Website: https://thefatherstablefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Father's Table Foundation
Who The Father's Table Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Catholic Relief Services ($330K). Together the top 10 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
268 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 196 grants of 268 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s mission is worldwide in scope. In 2025, 68% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 10% to Maryland, 9% to Ohio, 6% to Virginia, and 3% to Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 63 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Father's Table Foundation open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 20 of 63 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $43K; repeat grants $54K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 35% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 981% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
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 $294K (2022) to $4.1M (2021). In 2025 it made 63 grants totaling $3.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Relief Services Baltimore, MD | General operating expenses | $330,000 |
| Recovery House of Central Florida Inc Sanford, FL | General operating expenses | $220,000 |
| The Mercy Mission House Sidney, OH | General operating expenses | $200,000 |
| Africa Windmill Project Debary, FL | General operating expenses | $187,668 |
| INUA Partners in Hope Winter Park, FL | General operating expenses | $150,000 |
| Christian HELP Foundation Inc Casselberry, FL | General operating expenses | $120,000 |
| African Missions for Christ Deltona, FL | General operating expenses | $100,000 |
| Care Net Lansdowne, VA | General operating expenses | $100,000 |
| Commission 127 Inc Orlando, FL | General operating expenses | $100,000 |
| Florida Community Loan Fund Orlando, FL | General operating expenses | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Grant counts were 63 in 2025, 56 in 2024, and 38 in 2023.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,819,879 | $3,074,765 | $3,426,547 | $3,173,819 | 63 | $3,426,547 | — | $64,146 |
| 2024 | $3,171,661 | $3,130,210 | $2,177,527 | $2,049,144 | 56 | $2,164,527 | — | $42,865 |
| 2023 | $2,218,978 | $2,203,832 | $716,184 | $507,500 | 38 | $710,184 | — | $27,335 |
| 2022 | $731,330 | $231,829 | $414,620 | $293,600 | 37 | $434,620 | — | $40,103 |
| 2021 | $914,121 | $223,834 | $4,197,056 | $4,116,070 | 74 | $4,208,256 | — | $96,077 |
| 2020 | $4,887,343 | $4,330,294 | $3,630,116 | $3,624,100 | 85 | — | $11,605 | $105,521 |
| 2019 | $4,187,165 | $3,245,450 | $1,885,826 | $1,872,197 | 49 | — | $10,407 | $78,565 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Father's Table Foundation reported a distributable amount of $64K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is “to glorify God by helping meet the immediate needs of women and children worldwide and equipping them to be able to meet their future needs.” Its website says it supports projects addressing six key areas but does not name those areas in the available material.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate a range of work. Recovery House of Central Florida describes its mission as providing shelter, transitional housing, and recovery support for homeless men with substance abuse issues. Africa Windmill Project says it teaches rural African families sustainable farming and irrigation techniques. Christian HELP Foundation says it helps unemployed people find jobs while supporting them spiritually and materially. Care Net describes its work as offering support and alternatives to people considering abortion. Commission 127 says it supports foster and adoptive families and equips churches to serve them. Florida Community Loan Fund says it provides loans and technical assistance for affordable housing and community projects. Human Coalition describes its work as assisting women and families with unexpected pregnancy and early childhood care, and IDignity says it helps eligible residents obtain legal identification documents.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 63 grants totaling $3,173,819. Awards ranged from $500 to $330,000, with a median grant of $20,000.
The largest reported grants included $330,000 to Catholic Relief Services for general operating expenses, $220,000 to Recovery House of Central Florida, $200,000 to The Mercy Mission House, and $187,668 to Africa Windmill Project. Other notable awards included $150,000 to INUA Partners in Hope and $120,000 to Christian HELP Foundation. The stated purpose for these grants was general operating expenses.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Pam Gilardi as chairperson, Daniel Gilardi as president, Christina Gilardi as secretary, and Luiz Silva as treasurer. Trustees listed are Mike Frantz, Mike Gilardi, Mike Gilardi Jr, Rick Slad, Bob White, and Paul Rahill.
The Father's Table Foundation is led by Daniel Gilardi, President on every filing since 2019; 1 of 13 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Daniel Gilardi
President
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$84K (2021) → $236K (2025)
Pam Gilardi
Chairperson
Chairman → Chairperson, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob White
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Frantz
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Gilardi
Trustee
Settlor → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Gilardi Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Rahill
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Slad
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clint Cline
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Schlater
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Gilardi
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christina Gilardi
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Luiz Silva
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Judith Gallimore (2021–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Barry Voodre (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Nhi Nguyen (2019–2020) — Secretary
- Former: Barbara Roth (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Denise Clark (2019) — Secretary
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $236K, to Daniel Gilardi (President).
Frequently asked questions about The Father's Table Foundation
How much does The Father's Table Foundation give each year?
The Father's Table Foundation gave $3.2M across 63 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.0M across 56 grants.
What is The Father's Table Foundation's typical grant size?
The Father's Table Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $50,378, across 63 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Father's Table Foundation that year got $43K on average.
Where does The Father's Table Foundation give grants?
The Father's Table Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (10%) and Ohio (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Orlando, FL (14 grants), Sanford, FL (12 grants), Winter Park, FL (4 grants) and Lake Mary, FL (3 grants).
Does The Father's Table Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Father's Table Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (63 of 63) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Father's Table Foundation's largest grantees?
The Father's Table Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Catholic Relief Services ($330,000), Recovery House of Central Florida Inc ($220,000) and The Mercy Mission House ($200,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Father's Table Foundation?
The Father's Table Foundation reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $64K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Father's Table Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is “to glorify God by helping meet the immediate needs of women and children worldwide and equipping them to be able to meet their future needs.” Its website says it supports projects addressing six key areas but does not name those areas in the available material. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Father's Table Foundation?
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Father's Table Foundation's EIN?
The Father's Table Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0003919. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
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