The FG Foundation
The FG Foundation is a supporting organization of the columbus foundation. The purpose of the FG Foundation is to support charitable organizations which benefit the community.
The FG Foundation at a glance
In short: The FG Foundation gave $380K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $42K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $380,000
- +26.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $42,222
- +12.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $10,176,567
- -2.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (91% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The FG Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Nationwide Children's Hospital Foundation ($100K). Together the top 9 received $380K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 41 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The FG Foundation gives
- Giving grew 52% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $215K (2020) to $380K (2025). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $380K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nationwide Children's Hospital Foundation Columbus, OH | HEALTH | $100,000 |
| Columbus Foundation Columbus, OH | Social Services | $65,000 |
| Mid-Ohio Foodbank DBA Mid-Ohio Food Collective Grove City, OH | Social Services | $50,000 |
| Homeless Families Foundation DBA Home for Families Columbus, OH | Social Services | $45,000 |
| Lifecare Alliance Columbus, OH | HEALTH | $40,000 |
| Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens Columbus, OH | Conservation | $35,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation Inc Rockville, MD | Social Services | $25,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio Columbus, OH | Social Services | $10,000 |
| Emergency Assistance Foundation Inc Dallas, TX | Social Services | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,176,567 | $387,026 | $418,225 | $380,000 | 9 | $387,026 |
| 2024 | $10,393,237 | $356,097 | $338,000 | $300,000 | 8 | $356,097 |
| 2023 | $10,199,375 | $934,406 | $307,800 | $270,000 | 8 | $338,683 |
| 2022 | $11,269,268 | $903,769 | $285,377 | $250,000 | 8 | $286,996 |
| 2021 | $8,852,747 | $1,222,338 | $262,599 | $230,000 | 8 | $227,586 |
| 2020 | $9,076,672 | $1,206,408 | $239,163 | $215,000 | 11 | $190,419 |
About The FG Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The FG Foundation is a public charity, based in Columbus, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $10.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $380K. Net investment income was $387K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The FG Foundation is led by John B. Gerlach Jr., President, Vice Chair & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John B. Gerlach Jr.
President, Vice Chair & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert L. Fox
Chair & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David P. Lauer
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James E. Kunk
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rl Richards
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Douglas F. Kridler
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Heitkamp
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Richard R. Murphey Jr. (2020) — 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 FG Foundation
How much does The FG Foundation give each year?
The FG Foundation gave $380K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $300K across 8 grants.
What is The FG Foundation's typical grant size?
The FG Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $40,000, and its average grant was $42,222, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The FG Foundation give grants?
The FG Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Columbus, OH (6 grants).
Does The FG Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The FG Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Social Services" (6 grants).
Who are The FG Foundation's largest grantees?
The FG Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Nationwide Children's Hospital Foundation ($100,000), Columbus Foundation ($65,000) and Mid-Ohio Foodbank DBA Mid-Ohio Food Collective ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The FG Foundation?
The FG Foundation reported $10.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $387K.
What is The FG Foundation's EIN?
The FG Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0552288. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 2020 (received by the IRS November 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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