The Fluent Family Foundation
The Fluent Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Poland, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $142 in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $35K. Net investment income was $118.
The Fluent Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Fluent Family Foundation gave $35K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $35,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- Average grant
- $5,833
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $142
- Primary geography
- Ohio (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Fluent Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hathaway Brown School ($10K). Together the top 6 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Fluent Family Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2022) to $35K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hathaway Brown School Shaker Heights, OH | General | $10,000 |
| The Gathering Place Westlake, OH | General | $10,000 |
| Jenifer R Powers Fruit Memorial Fun East Palestine, OH | General | $5,000 |
| Animal Charity of Ohio Youngstown, OH | General | $5,000 |
| Amvets National Ladies Aux Lanham, MD | General | $2,500 |
| The Sterling Memorial Fund Poland, OH | General | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $142 | $25,340 | $35,000 | $35,000 | 6 | $35,000 | $118 | $39 |
| 2022 | $73,743 | $-15,568 | $15,600 | $15,500 | 3 | $15,500 | $49 | $4,938 |
| 2021 | $104,911 | $104,911 | — | — | — | — | — | $421 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Fluent Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $39 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Fluent Family Foundation is led by Addison G. Fluent III, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Addison G. Fluent III
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Paige Fluent
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Shirley J. Smith
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Fluent Family Foundation
How much does The Fluent Family Foundation give each year?
The Fluent Family Foundation gave $35K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Fluent Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Fluent Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,833, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Fluent Family Foundation give grants?
The Fluent Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (7%).
Does The Fluent Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Fluent Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Fluent Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Fluent Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Hathaway Brown School ($10,000), The Gathering Place ($10,000) and Jenifer R Powers Fruit Memorial Fun ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Fluent Family Foundation?
The Fluent Family Foundation reported $142 in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $35K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $39 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Fluent Family Foundation's EIN?
The Fluent Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2755629. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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