The Michael and Mary Jo Fagert
The Michael and Mary Jo Fagert is a private foundation, based in Youngstown, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $89K. Net investment income was $39K.
The Michael and Mary Jo Fagert at a glance
In short: The Michael and Mary Jo Fagert gave $89K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $88,500
- +152.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,700
- +51.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,086,632
- +5.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Michael and Mary Jo Fagert funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Ohio State University ($50K). Together the top 5 received $89K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 13 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Michael and Mary Jo Fagert gives
- In 2024 it paid out 188% of 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2023) to $89K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $89K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Ohio State University Columbus, OH | Lacrosse Stadium Fund | $50,000 |
| Urusline High School Arts & Wellness Fund Youngstown, OH | General Operating Fund | $25,000 |
| Akron Children's Foundation Akron, OH | General Operating Fund | $10,000 |
| Clothed in Strength Poland, OH | General Operating Fund | $2,500 |
| Akron Summit Community Public Library Akron, OH | General Operating Fund | $1,000 |
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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 | $1,086,632 | $40,538 | $90,612 | $88,500 | 5 | $89,555 | $39,481 | $47,573 |
| 2023 | $1,027,798 | $-33,308 | $37,969 | $35,000 | 3 | $36,082 | $14,225 | $48,339 |
| 2022 | $902,031 | $2,630 | $64,595 | $61,500 | 5 | $63,047 | $15,744 | $48,933 |
| 2021 | $1,176,074 | $1,179,299 | — | — | — | — | $48,189 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Michael and Mary Jo Fagert reported a distributable amount of $48K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Michael and Mary Jo Fagert is led by Michael Fagert, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Fagert
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melanie J. Pfau
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Tiffany M. Smith
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Mary Jo
Vice President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Michael and Mary Jo Fagert
How much does The Michael and Mary Jo Fagert give each year?
The Michael and Mary Jo Fagert gave $89K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $35K across 3 grants.
What is The Michael and Mary Jo Fagert's typical grant size?
The Michael and Mary Jo Fagert's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $17,700, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Michael and Mary Jo Fagert give grants?
The Michael and Mary Jo Fagert gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Akron, OH (2 grants).
Does The Michael and Mary Jo Fagert give general operating support?
Yes: 80% of The Michael and Mary Jo Fagert's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Michael and Mary Jo Fagert's largest grantees?
The Michael and Mary Jo Fagert's largest 2024 grantees include The Ohio State University ($50,000), Urusline High School Arts & Wellness Fund ($25,000) and Akron Children's Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Michael and Mary Jo Fagert?
The Michael and Mary Jo Fagert reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $90K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $48K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Michael and Mary Jo Fagert's EIN?
The Michael and Mary Jo Fagert's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4013087. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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