The Father's Table Foundation
The Father's Table Foundation is a private, independent 501(c)(3) foundation based in Cleveland, Ohio. Established as a family foundation in 1984 and formalized as a nonprofit in 1997, the organization operates as a grantmaking foundation dedicated to philanthropic work. The foundation has no employees and relies on a board of directors to guide its operations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.2M
+42.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.0M
+303.8% YoY
Grant Count
56
+47.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$37K
+174.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: 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.
The foundation supports a diverse range of focus areas including:
- Women and girls
- Philanthropy and grantmaking
- Human services
- Education
- Disaster preparedness and relief
- Child welfare and education initiatives
Grantmaking
The Father's Table Foundation is an active grantmaker with a significant funding portfolio. In 2023, the foundation made 85 grants totaling approximately $397,500 (with 24 grants detailed in available records).
Grant Range
** Typical awards range from $500 to $545,000, with significant variation in award sizes.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds organizations across multiple U.S. states and internationally. Primary funding regions include Florida, Virginia, and Ohio. The foundation has supported close to 150 unique organizations in over 15 countries since 1997.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $2,218,978
- Total Revenue: $2,203,832
- Total Expenses: $716,184
- Total Liabilities: $0
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $3,171,661
- Total Giving: $2,049,144
The foundation experienced significant revenue growth in 2023, with contributions increasing 850.6% compared to 2022.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,171,661 | $2,218,978 | $731,330 |
| Revenue | $3,130,210 | $2,203,832 | $231,829 |
| Expenses | $2,177,527 | $716,184 | $414,620 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,164,527 | $710,184 | $434,620 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $42,865 | $27,335 | $40,103 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
225 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Father's Table Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board of Directors:
- Pam Gilardi, Board Chairperson
- Dan Gilardi, President
- Luiz Silva, Treasurer
- Christina Gilardi
- Mike Gilardi, Jr.
- Mike Frantz
- Paul Rahill
- Rick Slad
- Bob White
Advisors:
- Clint Cline
- Howard Dayton
Secretary:
- Judith Gallimore
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pam Gilardi | Chairperson | 1 | — |
| Daniel Gilardi | President | 40 | $100,892 |
| Judith Gallimore | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Mike Frantz | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Christina Gilardi | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Mike Gilardi | Settlor | 1 | — |
| Mike Gilardi Jr | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Rick Slad | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Bob White | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Paul Rahill | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Luiz Silva | Treasurer | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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