The Glockner Family Foundation Inc
The Glockner Family Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in Portsmouth, Ohio. Established in 1995 by Ebby and Joanne Glockner, it says its mission is to improve, enhance, and enrich quality of life in its community through community-service funding.
The Glockner Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Glockner Family Foundation Inc gave $415K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $32K), mostly in Ohio. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $415,333
- -21.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -35.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $31,949
- +20.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,333
- Total assets
- $11,998,009
- -18.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (4 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (94% 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 Glockner Family Foundation Inc
- 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: 4368 Us Route 23 North PO Box, Portsmouth, OH 45662
Phone: (740) 353-2161
Website: https://glockner.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Glockner Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Catholic Foundation ($200K). Together the top 10 received $407K.
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 80 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 6% to recipients in West Virginia. Portsmouth-area recipients included Market Square Park, Notre Dame Schools, Boneyfiddle Project, Wings of Hope Recovery Services, and SSU Development Foundation.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Glockner Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 13 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $44K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 54% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 127% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 169% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $175K (2020) to $530K (2023). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $415K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Catholic Foundation Columbus, OH | For Donee's General Purpose | $200,000 |
| Market Square Park Portsmouth, OH | For Donee's General Purpose | $75,000 |
| Notre Dame Schools Portsmouth, OH | For Donee's General Purpose | $57,500 |
| St Marys Church Portsmouth, WV | For Donee's General Purpose | $26,000 |
| Bottoms up Diaper Bank Lancaster, OH | For Donee's General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Boneyfiddle Project Portsmouth, OH | For Donee's General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Lawerence County Community Foundation Nelsonville, OH | For Donee's General Purpose | $8,333 |
| Wings of Hope Recovery Services Portsmouth, OH | For Donee's General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Ssu Development Foundation Portsmouth, OH | For Donee's General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Wheelersburg Schools Alumni & Friends Foundation Wheelersburg, OH | For Donee's General Purpose | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,998,009 | $-2,086,309 | $434,776 | $415,333 | 13 | $415,333 | $118,396 | $246,250 |
| 2023 | $14,631,715 | $482,464 | $546,757 | $530,058 | 20 | $530,058 | $128,152 | $256,526 |
| 2022 | $14,444,046 | $-2,136,493 | $291,753 | $269,715 | 20 | $269,715 | $68,167 | $353,001 |
| 2021 | $16,773,717 | $13,319,260 | $185,861 | $182,896 | 12 | — | $223,082 | $273,238 |
| 2020 | $3,632,964 | $172,160 | $180,457 | $175,280 | 15 | — | $163,346 | $179,373 |
| 2019 | $3,644,744 | $148,024 | $180,608 | $175,700 | 20 | — | $143,116 | $176,270 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Glockner Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $246K 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 foundation’s stated mission is “to be the driving force for improving, enhancing, and enriching the quality of life for all residents in our area” through careful investment of assets and support for impactful and innovative community service.
The foundation reports supporting the Catholic Church and Notre Dame Schools, local food pantries, children’s social services, and autism projects. Among its 2024 grantees, Notre Dame Schools describes its mission as providing Catholic education from preschool through high school and helping students develop their talents and respond to Jesus’ call to do good and bring hope.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $415,333. Awards ranged from $2,000 to $200,000, with a median grant of $8,333. The largest reported grants included $200,000 to The Catholic Foundation, $75,000 to Market Square Park, and $57,500 to Notre Dame Schools. Other notable awards were $26,000 to St Marys Church, $15,000 to Bottoms Up Diaper Bank, and $10,000 to Boneyfiddle Project. The listed grants were for the recipients’ general purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Andrew M Glockner, Susan G Fitzer, and Timothy E Glockner as trustees.
The Glockner Family Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrew M. Glockner
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan G. Fitzer
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy E. Glockner
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: James Donnally (2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Glockner Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Glockner Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Glockner Family Foundation Inc gave $415K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $530K across 20 grants.
What is The Glockner Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Glockner Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $8,333, and its average grant was $31,949, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Glockner Family Foundation Inc that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Glockner Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Glockner Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was West Virginia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portsmouth, OH (7 grants) and Wheelersburg, OH (2 grants).
Does The Glockner Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Glockner Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Glockner Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Glockner Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Catholic Foundation ($200,000), Market Square Park ($75,000) and Notre Dame Schools ($57,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Glockner Family Foundation Inc?
The Glockner Family Foundation Inc reported $12.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $415K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $246K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Glockner Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “to be the driving force for improving, enhancing, and enriching the quality of life for all residents in our area” through careful investment of assets and support for impactful and innovative community service. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Glockner Family Foundation Inc?
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 Glockner Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Glockner Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1453824. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does The Glockner Family 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 28, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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