The Gentry Family Foundation
The Gentry Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 4 grants totaling $377K. Net investment income was $75K.
The Gentry Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Gentry Family Foundation gave $377K across 4 grants in 2021 (avg $94K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $376,945
- +6182.4% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 4
- +300.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $94,236
- +1470.6% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $25,350
- Primary geography
- Ohio (85% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who The Gentry Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was American Endowment Foundation ($321K). Together the top 4 received $377K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Gentry Family Foundation gives
- In 2021 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 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2020) to $377K (2021). In 2021 it made 4 grants totaling $377K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH | Gentry Family Charitable Fund | $321,185 |
| Christ's Church of God Inc Highlands Ranch, CO | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| One Goat Incorporated Centennial, CO | General & Unrestricted | $20,700 |
| Arapahoe Rescue Patrol Inc Centennial, CO | General & Unrestricted | $5,060 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $78,028 | $388,822 | $376,945 | 4 | $385,459 | $75,395 | $14,301 |
| 2020 | $310,794 | $11,900 | $14,194 | $6,000 | 1 | — | $8,834 | $15,798 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gentry Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Gentry Family Foundation is led by Travis W Gentry, President, Director, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Travis W Gentry
President, Director, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Gentry Family Foundation
How much does The Gentry Family Foundation give each year?
The Gentry Family Foundation gave $377K across 4 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $6K across 1 grant.
What is The Gentry Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Gentry Family Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $25,350, and its average grant was $94,236, across 4 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Gentry Family Foundation give grants?
The Gentry Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Centennial, CO (2 grants).
Does The Gentry Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of The Gentry Family Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
How much is The Gentry Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, The Gentry Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $14K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Gentry Family Foundation's EIN?
The Gentry Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4101141. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
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 2020–2021
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