The George Edward Durell Foundation
The George Edward Durell Foundation is a private foundation based in Westerville, Ohio. In 2024, it reported 33 grants totaling $1,130,000 to charitable organizations, including recipients in Michigan and Ohio.
The George Edward Durell Foundation at a glance
In short: The George Edward Durell Foundation gave $1.1M across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $34K), mostly in Michigan. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,130,000
- -12.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- +13.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $34,242
- -23.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $30,547,122
- +1.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (4 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (53% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The George Edward Durell Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 598 Office Parkway B, Westerville, OH 43082
Phone: (614) 899-1101
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The George Edward Durell Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hillsdale College ($500K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
186 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 150 grants of 186 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 53% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan and 34% to recipients in Ohio. The remaining reported shares went to Virginia (4%), Missouri (4%), and Delaware (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The George Edward Durell Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 24 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $53K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−15%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2024) to $1.6M (2020). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | 1st half of support for 2024 free market forum | $250,000 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | 2nd half of support for 2024 free market forum | $250,000 |
| National Christian Foundation Columbus, OH | Support of the for columbus fund - mission increase | $140,000 |
| Acton Institute Grand Rapids, MI | Columbus LEADERSHIP;MINI-GRANTS;FMF;CASE | $100,000 |
| Forge Leadership Network Dayton, OH | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Mercatus Center Arlington, VA | Support Academic Fellowship Programs | $50,000 |
| National Christian Foundation Columbus, OH | Support of Faith for Culture | $50,000 |
| The Global Orphan Project Inc Kansas City, MO | Support of Care Portal | $50,000 |
| Intercollegiate Studies Institute Wilmington, DE | Support of Digital Marketing & Williams College | $25,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes Dublin, OH | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
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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 | $30,547,122 | $1,636,654 | $1,231,205 | $1,130,000 | 33 | $1,448,158 | $1,383,985 | $1,477,452 |
| 2023 | $29,966,885 | $1,576,952 | $2,128,751 | $1,291,000 | 29 | $1,567,104 | $1,342,271 | $1,408,152 |
| 2022 | $29,713,121 | $3,032,460 | $2,509,239 | $1,480,000 | 36 | $1,755,893 | $2,767,118 | $1,443,107 |
| 2021 | $32,811,844 | $1,199,342 | $1,615,042 | $1,330,000 | 41 | $1,590,848 | $934,422 | $1,538,100 |
| 2020 | $30,566,524 | $954,945 | $1,628,163 | $1,615,000 | 47 | — | $687,047 | $1,447,570 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The George Edward Durell Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.5M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own missions describe work in areas such as leadership development, scholarship, Christian community initiatives, orphan care, and substance-misuse prevention and mental health wellness.
For example, Forge Leadership Network says it mentors, trains, and connects young conservatives ages 18–25. The Mercatus Center describes its work as building a community of scholars focused on market-oriented thinking and classical liberal principles. Prevention Action Alliance says it promotes healthy lives through substance-misuse prevention and mental health wellness.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 33 grants totaling $1,130,000. Awards ranged from $2,500 to $250,000, with a median grant of $7,500. In 2023, it reported 29 grants totaling $1,291,000. Its 2024 filing, the latest on this page, reports 33 grants totaling $1.1 million.
Among its largest 2024 grants were two $250,000 grants to Hillsdale College for first- and second-half support of the 2024 Free Market Forum; $140,000 to National Christian Foundation for the For Columbus Fund – Mission Increase; and $100,000 to Acton Institute for Columbus Leadership, mini-grants, FMF, and CASE. Other notable grants included $50,000 each to Forge Leadership Network for general operating support and the Mercatus Center for academic fellowship programs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Anne M. Durell and John M. Durell as trustees; David A. Durell as chairman; James A. Landaker, CPA, as secretary/treasurer; and Lisle J. Smith and Paul H. Schoonover as trustees.
The George Edward Durell Foundation is led by David A. Durell, Chairman on every filing since 2020; all 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David A. Durell
Chairman
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$157K (2020) → $195K (2024)
Anne M. Durell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$20K (2020) → $18K (2024)
John M. Durell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$13K (2020) → $13K (2024)
Lisle J. Smith
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$15K (2020) → $15K (2024)
Paul H. Schoonover
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$15K (2020) → $15K (2024)
James A. Landaker CPA
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$13K (2020) → $13K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $195K, to David a Durell (Chairman). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The George Edward Durell Foundation
How much does The George Edward Durell Foundation give each year?
The George Edward Durell Foundation gave $1.1M across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.3M across 29 grants.
What is The George Edward Durell Foundation's typical grant size?
The George Edward Durell Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $34,242, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The George Edward Durell Foundation that year got $19K on average.
Where does The George Edward Durell Foundation give grants?
The George Edward Durell Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Ohio (34%). The most frequent recipient cities were Columbus, OH (13 grants), Hilliard, OH (4 grants), Dublin, OH (3 grants) and Hillsdale, MI (2 grants).
Does The George Edward Durell Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 30% of The George Edward Durell Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 33) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The George Edward Durell Foundation's largest grantees?
The George Edward Durell Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Hillsdale College ($500,000 across 2 grants), National Christian Foundation ($190,000 across 2 grants) and Acton Institute ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The George Edward Durell Foundation?
The George Edward Durell Foundation reported $30.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The George Edward Durell Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The George Edward Durell Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The George Edward Durell Foundation's EIN?
The George Edward Durell Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1111800. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The George Edward Durell Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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