The Gornick Fund
The Gornick Fund is a private foundation based in Gaylord, Michigan. It supports a range of charitable organizations, including children’s health, youth development, cancer research and assistance, education, the arts, and local economic development.
The Gornick Fund at a glance
In short: The Gornick Fund gave $83K across 39 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $83,250
- -1.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 39
- -13.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,135
- +13.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $1,023,256
- -3.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (35% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Gornick Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The fund accepts unsolicited requests. Applications should be submitted in letter form to Margaret A Ferron. The only stated restriction is that the organization be a recognized charitable organization under Section 170(C) of the IRS Code.
- Review Cycle
- Before the close of the fiscal year on June 30.
- Deadline
- Before the close of the fiscal year on June 30.
- Contact
Application contact: Margaret A Ferron
Mailing address: PO Box 85, Gaylord, MI 49734
Phone: (989) 732-0775
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Gornick Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation ($8K). Together the top 10 received $47K.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 84 grants of 84 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 35% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 23% to Colorado, 17% to California, 6% to Washington, D.C., and 5% to Illinois. The grants also included recipients in other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Gornick Fund gives
- 79% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $83K (2025) to $84K (2024). In 2025 it made 39 grants totaling $83K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation Denver, CO | Annual fund for operations | $8,000 |
| All It Takes Simi Valley, CA | General Fund | $7,000 |
| Cambodia Children's Fund Santa Monica, CA | Annual fundraiser | $7,000 |
| Earth Justice Washington, DC | Earth conservation advocacy | $5,000 |
| Otsego County Economic Alliance Gaylord, MI | Support County in Business Expansion | $5,000 |
| The Liv Project Philadelphia, PA | General Fund | $4,000 |
| Catch Austin, TX | Sports charity that funds Detroit area | $3,000 |
| Chad Tough Saline, MI | Cancer research | $2,500 |
| Cranbrook Chicago, IL | Annual fund for education | $2,500 |
| Pink Fund Southfield, MI | General Fund | $2,500 |
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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 | $1,023,256 | $57,960 | $125,334 | $83,250 | 39 | $102,963 | $35,589 | $94,808 |
| 2024 | $1,058,913 | $85,314 | $114,090 | $84,450 | 45 | $92,325 | $63,549 | $84,830 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gornick Fund reported a distributable amount of $95K 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
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation says it raises and stewards funds for the hospital’s care, education, research, and advocacy for children and families. All It Takes says it helps youth and those who serve them develop emotional intelligence skills. Otsego County Economic Alliance describes its mission as advancing economic growth and quality of life in its region. Other 2025 recipients include organizations working on homelessness, breast and pancreatic cancer, university philanthropy, and automotive-industry education.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the fund awarded 39 grants totaling $83,250. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $8,000, with a median of $1,500. In 2024, it awarded 45 grants totaling $84,450. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 39 grants totaling $83,250.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $8,000 to Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation for its annual operating fund; $7,000 each to All It Takes for its general fund and Cambodia Children’s Fund for its annual fundraiser; and $5,000 each to Earth Justice for conservation advocacy and Otsego County Economic Alliance for county business expansion support. Other notable grants included $4,000 to The Liv Project, $3,000 to CATCH, and $2,500 each to Chad Tough, Cranbrook, Pink Fund, and University of Colorado Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Margaret A Richard Ferron as President, Keith H Gornick as VP/Sec/Treasurer, and Diana Gornick Day as VP.
The Gornick Fund is led by Margaret A Richard Ferron, President on every filing since 2024; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Margaret A Richard Ferron
President
On filings since 2024
8 hrs/week
$5K (2024) → $7K (2025)
Diana Gornick Day
Vice President
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keith H Gornick
Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2024
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $7K, to Margaret A Richard Ferron (President).
Frequently asked questions about The Gornick Fund
How much does The Gornick Fund give each year?
The Gornick Fund gave $83K across 39 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $84K across 45 grants.
What is The Gornick Fund's typical grant size?
The Gornick Fund's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,135, across 39 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Gornick Fund give grants?
The Gornick Fund's top state is Michigan, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (23%) and California (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (4 grants), Gaylord, MI (3 grants), Chicago, IL (2 grants) and Austin, TX (2 grants).
Does The Gornick Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 54% of The Gornick Fund's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 39) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Gornick Fund's largest grantees?
The Gornick Fund's largest 2025 grantees include Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation ($8,000), All It Takes ($7,000) and Cambodia Children's Fund ($7,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Gornick Fund?
The Gornick Fund reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $103K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $95K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Gornick Fund fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation says it raises and stewards funds for the hospital’s care, education, research, and advocacy for children and families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Gornick Fund?
The fund accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Gornick Fund's EIN?
The Gornick Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6063404. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Does The Gornick Fund accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 14, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Gornick Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-gornick-fund-morg_9c48189433224b99821e068a7c0226b7
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