The George Edward Durell Foundation
The George Edward Durell Foundation is a private, independent foundation established in 1985 and based in Westerville, Ohio. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with a focus on supporting education and Christian organizations across the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$30.5M
+1.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
-12.5% YoY
Grant Count
33
+13.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$34K
-23.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary mission is giving for education and support of Christian schools and organizations. Funding interests include:
- Education
- Christian schools and organizations
- Values and capitalism projects
- Support for various charitable causes across the United States
Grantmaking
Applications are not accepted. The foundation makes grants by invitation or through established relationships.
Grant Range
approximately $174 (based on historical data)
Average Grant
approximately $174 (based on historical data)
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations across multiple U.S. states and cities, including:
- Primary focus: Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, and Wisconsin
- Specific cities supported include Atlanta, Columbus, Denver, Indianapolis, Orlando, and Washington, DC
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2023):
- Total assets: $29.97 million to $30.55 million
- Total revenues: $1.58 million
- Total expenses: $2.13 million
- Total liabilities: $1 million
Historical Context: The foundation has maintained substantial assets over time, with total assets ranging from approximately $24.9 million to $30.5 million across recent fiscal years.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $30,547,122 | $29,966,885 | $29,713,121 |
| Revenue | $1,636,654 | $1,576,952 | $3,032,460 |
| Expenses | $1,231,205 | $2,128,751 | $2,509,239 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,448,158 | $1,567,104 | $1,755,893 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,383,985 | $1,342,271 | $2,767,118 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,477,452 | $1,408,152 | $1,443,107 |
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
186 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- David A. Durell – Chairman
- Anne M. Durell – Trustee
- James A. Landaker – Secretary/Treasurer
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANNE M DURELL | TRUSTEE | 5 | $17,500 |
| DAVID A DURELL | CHAIRMAN | 30 | $195,000 |
| JAMES A LANDAKER CPA | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 5 | $12,500 |
| JOHN M DURELL | TRUSTEE | 5 | $12,500 |
| LISLE J SMITH | TRUSTEE | 5 | $15,000 |
| PAUL H SCHOONOVER | TRUSTEE | 5 | $15,000 |
Contact Information
Address: 598 Office Parkway, Suite B, Westerville, OH 43082-8077
Phone: 614-899-1101
Tax ID (EIN): 31-1111800
Tax-Exempt Status: February 1985
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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