The Past Presidents Foundation
The Past Presidents Foundation is a private foundation based in Cleveland, Ohio. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
The Past Presidents Foundation at a glance
In short: The Past Presidents Foundation gave $447K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $37K), mostly in Ohio. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $447,000
- +9.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $37,250
- +0.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $6,868,163
- +4.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- 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 October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Past Presidents Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing does not state other application procedures or materials.
- Contact
Mailing address: 950 Main Avenue 1100, Cleveland, OH 44113
Phone: (216) 592-5000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Past Presidents Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Gilmour Academy ($80K). Together the top 10 received $427K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 63 (68%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in the 2024 filing went to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Past Presidents Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 12 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 92% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 142% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
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 $390K (2020) to $447K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $447K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gilmour Academy Gates Mills, OH | Educational | $80,000 |
| St Ignatius High School Cleveland, OH | Educational | $75,000 |
| Gates Mills Garden Club Gates Mills, OH | Charitable | $72,000 |
| Magnificat High School Rocky River, OH | Educational | $50,000 |
| St Martin De Porres School Cleveland, OH | Educational | $35,000 |
| Gesu Parish Cleveland, OH | Charitable | $30,000 |
| St Dominic Parish Shaker Heights, OH | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Partnership Schools Cleveland Cleveland, OH | Educational | $25,000 |
| Beaumont School Cleveland HTS, OH | Educational | $15,000 |
| St Edward High School Lakewood, OH | Educational | $15,000 |
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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 | $6,868,163 | $427,425 | $529,776 | $447,000 | 12 | $474,543 | $372,192 | $333,784 |
| 2023 | $6,564,758 | $189,616 | $484,836 | $407,000 | 11 | $432,800 | $142,088 | $311,732 |
| 2022 | $6,170,205 | $403,314 | $504,749 | $425,000 | 14 | $442,200 | $353,265 | $327,533 |
| 2021 | $7,872,240 | $818,088 | $521,487 | $435,000 | 13 | $455,700 | $757,409 | $369,433 |
| 2020 | $7,361,111 | $290,578 | $459,098 | $390,000 | 13 | — | $243,245 | $331,717 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Past Presidents Foundation reported a distributable amount of $334K 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 2024 filing does not state a mission. Its listed 2024 grants included educational grants to schools and the Cleveland Classical Guitar Society, as well as charitable grants to organizations including the Gates Mills Garden Club and Gesu Parish.
The Gates Mills Garden Club describes its mission as stimulating interest in gardening and preserving and enhancing the natural beauty of Gates Mills, Ohio, along with charitable, educational, and scientific endeavors. The Cleveland Classical Guitar Society says it teaches and inspires Cleveland’s kids, presents performers, and connects people. Rhonda’s Kiss describes charitable grantmaking and assistance with basic necessities for people affiliated with Third Federal Savings and Loan Association of Cleveland.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $447,000. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $80,000, with a median of $30,000.
The largest grants included $80,000 to Gilmour Academy, $75,000 to St Ignatius High School, $72,000 to Gates Mills Garden Club, $50,000 to Magnificat High School, and $35,000 to St Martin de Porres School. Other recipients included Gesu Parish ($30,000), St Dominic Parish ($30,000), Partnership Schools Cleveland ($25,000), Beaumont School ($15,000), St Edward High School ($15,000), Cleveland Classical Guitar Society ($10,000), and Rhonda’s Kiss ($10,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael E Elliott and Thomas R Peppard Jr as co-trustees.
The Past Presidents Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael E. Elliott
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$8K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Thomas R. Peppard Jr.
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$8K (2020) → $10K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $10K, to Michael E Elliott (Co-Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Past Presidents Foundation
How much does The Past Presidents Foundation give each year?
The Past Presidents Foundation gave $447K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $407K across 11 grants.
What is The Past Presidents Foundation's typical grant size?
The Past Presidents Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $37,250, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Past Presidents Foundation give grants?
The Past Presidents Foundation 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 Cleveland, OH (6 grants) and Gates Mills, OH (2 grants).
Does The Past Presidents Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on The Past Presidents Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (8 grants) and "Charitable" (4 grants).
Who are The Past Presidents Foundation's largest grantees?
The Past Presidents Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Gilmour Academy ($80,000), St Ignatius High School ($75,000) and Gates Mills Garden Club ($72,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Past Presidents Foundation?
The Past Presidents Foundation reported $6.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $475K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $334K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Past Presidents Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing does not state a mission. Its listed 2024 grants included educational grants to schools and the Cleveland Classical Guitar Society, as well as charitable grants to organizations including the Gates Mills Garden Club and Gesu Parish. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Past Presidents Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Past Presidents Foundation's EIN?
The Past Presidents Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1963590. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Past Presidents Foundation 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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