The Gingrich Foundation Inc
The Gingrich Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Arlington, Virginia. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including a law school, a theatre, a band, and national nonprofit organizations.
The Gingrich Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Gingrich Foundation Inc gave $43K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state District of Columbia. 14% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $43,400
- -43.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,067
- -24.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $200
- Total assets
- $3,927
- -39.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (3 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (49% 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 Gingrich Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4350 Fairfax Dr Ste 200, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: (404) 509-1276
Website: HTTP://WWW.GINGRICHPRODUCTIONS.COM
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Gingrich Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Basilica of the National Shrine ($20K). Together the top 10 received $41K.
Grant Size Distribution
119 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 119 grants of 119 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in the District of Columbia (49%), Florida (28%), Virginia (13%), Iowa (5%), and Indiana (2%). The listed grants also included recipients in Illinois, Texas, and Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Gingrich Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 21 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $733; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $200 repeat.
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 $43K (2024) to $77K (2023). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Basilica of the National Shrine Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Ave Maria School of Law Naples, FL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| City of Fairfax Band Fairfax, VA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| America's First Legal Foundation Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Cyber Research and Analytics Founda Ames, IA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| K9'S for Veterans Abroad Ponte Vedra, FL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| PEO Sisterhood Des Moines, IA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Naples Players Naples, FL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $200 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,927 | $60,446 | $62,966 | $43,400 | 21 | $43,400 | $2 |
| 2023 | $6,447 | $83,111 | $85,313 | $77,000 | 28 | $77,000 | $2 |
| 2022 | $8,649 | $70,506 | $87,186 | $71,900 | 27 | $71,900 | $4 |
| 2021 | $25,329 | $34,451 | $63,597 | $57,700 | 24 | $57,700 | $229 |
| 2020 | $54,475 | $61,845 | $58,233 | $46,700 | 19 | — | $727 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for Ave Maria School of Law, whose stated mission is “educating students leading to a juris doctorate degree.” The Naples Players describes its mission as building community through exceptional access to theatre and providing a cultural hub. The American Heart Association describes its mission as promoting longer, healthier lives.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $43,400. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $20,000, with a median of $200. Notable grants included $20,000 to the Basilica of the National Shrine, $10,000 to Ave Maria School of Law, and $5,000 to the City of Fairfax Band. Other grants included $1,000 to America’s First Legal Foundation, Cyber Research and Analytics Foundation, K9’s for Veterans Abroad, PEO Sisterhood, the Naples Players, and the University of Notre Dame. The Alzheimer’s Association, the American Heart Association, and the Autism Society each received $200.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sonya Harrison as president, Newton Gingrich as a board member, and Taylor Swindle as treasurer.
The Gingrich Foundation Inc is led by Sonya Harrison, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sonya Harrison
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Newton Gingrich
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Taylor Swindle
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Gingrich Foundation Inc
How much does The Gingrich Foundation Inc give each year?
The Gingrich Foundation Inc gave $43K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $77K across 28 grants.
What is The Gingrich Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Gingrich Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $200, and its average grant was $2,067, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Gingrich Foundation Inc that year got $733 on average.
Where does The Gingrich Foundation Inc give grants?
The Gingrich Foundation Inc's top state is District of Columbia, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (28%) and Virginia (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants), Naples, FL (2 grants) and Arlington, VA (2 grants).
Does The Gingrich Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Gingrich Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Gingrich Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Gingrich Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Basilica of the National Shrine ($20,000), Ave Maria School of Law ($10,000) and City of Fairfax Band ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Gingrich Foundation Inc?
The Gingrich Foundation Inc reported $4K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $60K.
What does The Gingrich Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for Ave Maria School of Law, whose stated mission is “educating students leading to a juris doctorate degree.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Gingrich Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Gingrich Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Gingrich Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1794347. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Gingrich Foundation Inc 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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