The Gerard and Patricia Hipp Family Foundation
The Gerard and Patricia Hipp Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Norwalk, Ohio. Its 2025 grants supported organizations working in areas including faith and religious life, education, arts, community services, and humanitarian work.
The Gerard and Patricia Hipp Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Gerard and Patricia Hipp Family Foundation gave $311K across 32 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Ohio. 28% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $310,525
- +157.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 32
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,704
- +157.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $5,303,544
- +4.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (9 of 32, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (89% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Gerard and Patricia Hipp Family 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: 371 Cleveland Road, Norwalk, OH 44857-9027
Phone: (419) 668-2531
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Gerard and Patricia Hipp Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Living Christ Campaign ($150K). Together the top 10 received $285K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
128 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 121 grants of 128 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio. The remaining grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Texas (4%), Florida (4%), West Virginia (1%), and New York (1%). The largest listed grants were primarily to Ohio organizations, including several in Norwalk and nearby communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Gerard and Patricia Hipp Family Foundation open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 32 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $3K repeat.
- 59% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+17%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% 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 (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $56K (2020) to $311K (2025). In 2025 it made 32 grants totaling $311K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Living Christ Campaign Toledo, OH | Raise funds for Diocese of Toledo capital campaign | $150,000 |
| Norwalk Arts Center LLC Norwalk, OH | Support for theater productions | $50,000 |
| Westside Christian Academy Westlake, OH | Support academic operations | $15,000 |
| Monsignor Edward C Dunn Foundation for Education Mansfield, OH | Support for Catholic education in St. Peter's Parish School | $13,000 |
| The Ashbrook Center at Ashland University Ashland, OH | Provide historical education to college youth | $12,000 |
| Mercy Ships Garden Valley, TX | International medical support | $11,475 |
| Abigail Pregnancy Services Norwalk, OH | Support for pregnant women | $10,000 |
| St Peter the Apostle Catholic Church Naples, FL | Supporting the parish | $10,000 |
| Norwalk Catholic Schools Norwalk, OH | Providing resources for Catholic schools in Norwalk, OH | $8,475 |
| St Vincent de Paul Norwalk, OH | Provide basic human needs to those in need | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,303,544 | $407,255 | $321,663 | $310,525 | 32 | $317,890 | $368,053 | $333,421 |
| 2024 | $5,078,954 | $1,701,176 | $131,973 | $120,500 | 32 | $127,141 | $312,270 | $295,230 |
| 2023 | $3,509,751 | $360,332 | $173,488 | $164,000 | 35 | $170,355 | $249,615 | $181,894 |
| 2022 | $3,322,907 | $717,596 | $269,457 | $265,000 | 10 | $267,646 | $173,227 | $169,656 |
| 2021 | $2,874,768 | $1,028,992 | $78,242 | $66,990 | 19 | $77,270 | $87,608 | $140,461 |
| 2020 | $1,924,018 | $701,353 | $60,365 | $56,000 | 17 | — | $52,314 | $71,002 |
| 2019 | $1,283,032 | $204,298 | $70,379 | $61,600 | 18 | — | $53,220 | $63,870 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gerard and Patricia Hipp Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $333K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants include support for a Catholic diocesan capital campaign, Catholic and Christian education, arts programming, pregnancy services, historical education, and basic needs assistance.
Grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Norwalk Arts Center says it celebrates and advocates for the arts in north central Ohio through education and experiences for artistic growth. Westside Christian Academy says it provides Christian education for students from pre-K through grade 12. Artists Open Studio describes its purpose as providing a supportive visual-arts environment for adult artists with or without developmental disabilities. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 32 grants totaling $310,525. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $150,000, with a median of $1,000.
The largest reported grants included $150,000 to Living Christ Campaign for the Diocese of Toledo capital campaign; $50,000 to Norwalk Arts Center LLC for theater productions; $15,000 to Westside Christian Academy for academic operations; $13,000 to the Monsignor Edward C Dunn Foundation for Education for Catholic education at St. Peter’s Parish School; and $12,000 to The Ashbrook Center at Ashland University for historical education for college youth. Other notable grants were $11,475 to Mercy Ships for international medical support, $10,000 to Abigail Pregnancy Services, and $8,475 to Norwalk Catholic Schools.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jeffrey G Hipp as president, Anne M Everson as secretary, Mary P Berry as treasurer, John P Hipp as vice-president, and Gerard C Hipp and Patricia A Hipp as board members.
The Gerard and Patricia Hipp Family Foundation is led by Jeffrey G Hipp, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeffrey G Hipp
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne M Everson
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gerard C Hipp
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John P Hipp
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary P Berry
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia A Hipp
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Joel E Hipp (2019–2023) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Gerard and Patricia Hipp Family Foundation
How much does The Gerard and Patricia Hipp Family Foundation give each year?
The Gerard and Patricia Hipp Family Foundation gave $311K across 32 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $121K across 32 grants.
What is The Gerard and Patricia Hipp Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Gerard and Patricia Hipp Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $9,704, across 32 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Gerard and Patricia Hipp Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Gerard and Patricia Hipp Family Foundation give grants?
The Gerard and Patricia Hipp Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Norwalk, OH (6 grants), Mansfield, OH (5 grants) and Boone, IA (3 grants).
Does The Gerard and Patricia Hipp Family Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 3% of The Gerard and Patricia Hipp Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Gerard and Patricia Hipp Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Gerard and Patricia Hipp Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Living Christ Campaign ($150,000), Norwalk Arts Center LLC ($50,000) and Westside Christian Academy ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Gerard and Patricia Hipp Family Foundation?
The Gerard and Patricia Hipp Family Foundation reported $5.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $318K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $333K (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 Gerard and Patricia Hipp Family Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants include support for a Catholic diocesan capital campaign, Catholic and Christian education, arts programming, pregnancy services, historical education, and basic needs assistance. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Gerard and Patricia Hipp Family 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 Gerard and Patricia Hipp Family Foundation's EIN?
The Gerard and Patricia Hipp Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0702181. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Gerard and Patricia Hipp Family 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 9, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 28, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 7, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
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