The Teri and Dan German Family
The Teri and Dan German Family is a private foundation based in Dayton, Ohio. Its 2023 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Ohio.
The Teri and Dan German Family at a glance
In short: The Teri and Dan German Family gave $61K across 45 grants in 2023 (avg $1K), mostly in Ohio. 36% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $60,699
- +31.8% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 45
- +4.7% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $1,349
- +25.9% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $180
- Total assets
- $147,751
- +17.7% vs 2022
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (16 of 44, 2023)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (90% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Teri and Dan German Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing lists James G Kordik, trustee, as the contact; it specifies no application form or materials and no award restrictions.
- Contact
Application contact: James G Kordik Trustee
Mailing address: 2160 Stratacache Tower, Dayton, OH 45323
Phone: (937) 223-8171
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Teri and Dan German Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Chabad Center of Greater Dayton ($21K). Together the top 10 received $51K.
Grant Size Distribution
146 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 146 grants of 146 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, Ohio recipients received 90% of grant dollars and New York recipients received 8%. Florida and New Jersey each received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Teri and Dan German Family open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 16 of 44 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $356; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $160 first-time, $176 repeat.
- 57% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 64% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $34K (2021) to $61K (2023). In 2023 it made 45 grants totaling $61K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chabad Center of Greater Dayton Dayton, OH | Funds Provided for Operations. | $21,092 |
| The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business Columbus, OH | Funds Provided for Operations. | $10,000 |
| Fuchs Mizrachi School Beachwood, OH | Funds Provided for Operations. | $3,295 |
| Miscellaneous Dayton, OH | Funds Provided for Operations | $3,285 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense New York, NY | Funds Provided for Operations. | $3,255 |
| Jewish Federal of Cleveland Cleveland, OH | Funds Provided for Operations. | $3,060 |
| Beachwood Kehilla Cleveland, OH | Funds Provided for Operations. | $2,334 |
| Jewish Family Experience Beachwood, OH | Funds Provided for Operations. | $2,223 |
| Schottenstein Chabad OSU Columbus, OH | Funds Provided for Operations. | $2,038 |
| Green Road Synagogue Beachwood, OH | Funds Provided for Operations. | $1,955 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $147,751 | $77,285 | $61,352 | $60,699 | 45 | $60,699 | $28,221 | $5,838 |
| 2022 | $125,576 | $304 | $46,885 | $46,069 | 43 | $46,069 | $371 | $7,251 |
| 2021 | $170,130 | $15,740 | $34,537 | $33,720 | 33 | $33,720 | $14,923 | $9,021 |
| 2020 | $188,927 | $4,207 | $38,022 | $36,989 | 25 | — | $3,174 | $10,610 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Teri and Dan German Family reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2023 — 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 for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants include support for organizations in education, community services, health, and Jewish communal life. For example, Alpha Omega Foundation Inc. describes its work as including youth education, community outreach, scholarships, and other community projects. Bikur Cholim of Cleveland describes its work as providing physical and emotional support, education, and advocacy to promote health and well-being.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation made 45 grants totaling $60,699. Grant amounts ranged from $37 to $21,092, with a median grant of $180. The largest awards included $21,092 to Chabad Center of Greater Dayton, $10,000 to The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business, and $3,295 to Fuchs Mizrachi School. The filing lists the purposes of these awards as funds provided for operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists James G Kordik as trustee.
The Teri and Dan German Family is led by James G. Kordik, Trustee since 2021 (on filings since 2020) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
James G. Kordik
Trustee
Turstee → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Teri and Dan German Family
How much does The Teri and Dan German Family give each year?
The Teri and Dan German Family gave $61K across 45 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $46K across 43 grants.
What is The Teri and Dan German Family's typical grant size?
The Teri and Dan German Family's median grant in 2023 was $180, and its average grant was $1,349, across 45 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Teri and Dan German Family that year got $356 on average.
Where does The Teri and Dan German Family give grants?
The Teri and Dan German Family gives mostly in Ohio: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Beachwood, OH (10 grants), Cleveland, OH (7 grants), New York, NY (5 grants) and Dayton, OH (3 grants).
Does The Teri and Dan German Family give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 45 grants with a stated purpose on The Teri and Dan German Family's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Funds Provided for Operations." (45 grants).
Who are The Teri and Dan German Family's largest grantees?
The Teri and Dan German Family's largest 2023 grantees include Chabad Center of Greater Dayton ($21,092), The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business ($10,000) and Fuchs Mizrachi School ($3,295), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is The Teri and Dan German Family?
The Teri and Dan German Family reported $148K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $61K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Teri and Dan German Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants include support for organizations in education, community services, health, and Jewish communal life. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Teri and Dan German Family?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Teri and Dan German Family's EIN?
The Teri and Dan German Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1648563. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does The Teri and Dan German Family 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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