The Ginn Family Fund
The Ginn Family Fund is a private foundation, based in Pownal, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 7 grants totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $289K.
The Ginn Family Fund at a glance
In short: The Ginn Family Fund gave $1.1M across 7 grants in 2022 (avg $160K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $1,119,526
- +9635.0% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 7
- +133.3% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $159,932
- +4072.1% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Primary geography
- Ohio (58% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The Ginn Family Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Western Reserve Land Consvcy ($528K). Together the top 3 received $543K.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 grants to individuals ($576,776), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 21 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Ginn Family Fund gives
- In 2022 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2021) to $1.1M (2022). In 2022 it made 7 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Western Reserve Land Consvcy Moreland Hills, OH | General Purpose | $528,000 |
| 4 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $576,776 |
| South Newbury Union Church Burton, OH | General Purpose | $12,000 |
| Homecare Ed and Resource Teams Burton, OH | General Purpose | $2,750 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $288,925 | $1,129,699 | $1,119,526 | 7 | $1,125,699 | $288,843 | $20,080 |
| 2021 | $501,617 | $19,418 | $17,675 | $11,500 | 3 | $16,475 | $19,418 | $28,583 |
| 2020 | $499,294 | $84,370 | $79,644 | $78,000 | 11 | — | $79,370 | $24,068 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ginn Family Fund reported a distributable amount of $20K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Ginn Family Fund is led by William J. Ginn, President Treasurer since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
William J. Ginn
President Treasurer
President & Treasurer → President Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anna M. Ginn
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David D. Ginn
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randall T. Ginn
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: William D. Ginn Dec'd (2020) — Past President, Sec'y & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Ginn Family Fund
How much does The Ginn Family Fund give each year?
The Ginn Family Fund gave $1.1M across 7 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $12K across 3 grants.
What is The Ginn Family Fund's typical grant size?
The Ginn Family Fund's median grant in 2022 was $100,000, and its average grant was $159,932, across 7 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Ginn Family Fund give grants?
The Ginn Family Fund gives mostly in Ohio: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maine (33%) and Virginia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Burton, OH (2 grants).
Does The Ginn Family Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 86% of The Ginn Family Fund's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Ginn Family Fund's largest grantees?
The Ginn Family Fund's largest 2022 grantees include Western Reserve Land Consvcy ($528,000), South Newbury Union Church ($12,000) and Homecare Ed and Resource Teams ($2,750), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 4 grants to individuals ($576,776), which are not listed by name. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How much is The Ginn Family Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, The Ginn Family Fund reported a distributable amount of $20K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Ginn Family Fund's EIN?
The Ginn Family Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1790863. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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