The Unger Foundation
The Unger Foundation is a private foundation, based in Hudson, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $979K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $145K. Net investment income was $92K.
The Unger Foundation at a glance
In short: The Unger Foundation gave $145K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $24K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $145,250
- -1.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $24,208
- +32.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $978,755
- -9.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (51% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Unger Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of California Berkeley ($56K). Together the top 6 received $145K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 32 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Unger Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 365% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $114K (2021) to $147K (2024). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $145K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of California Berkeley Berkeley, CA | To Assist 501(C)(3) Organization | $56,250 |
| The Levin College - Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH | To Assist 501(C)(3) Organization | $50,000 |
| City Club of Cleveland Cleveland, OH | To Assist 501(C)(3) Organization | $20,000 |
| National Coalition Against Censorship New York, NY | To Assist 501(C)(3) Organization | $10,000 |
| Croatian Scholarship Fund San Ramon, CA | To Assist 501(C)(3) Organization | $5,000 |
| Bratenahl Community Foundation Bratenahl, OH | To Assist 501(C)(3) Organization | $4,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $978,755 | $109,915 | $209,558 | $145,250 | 6 | $190,250 | $92,333 | $52,126 |
| 2024 | $1,078,398 | $120,418 | $225,223 | $146,750 | 8 | $207,356 | $104,064 | $55,625 |
| 2023 | $1,183,203 | $108,344 | $225,470 | $131,250 | 6 | $209,743 | $85,816 | $58,604 |
| 2022 | $1,300,329 | $73,923 | $168,130 | $131,250 | 6 | $159,352 | $60,659 | $68,139 |
| 2021 | $1,394,536 | $78,737 | $163,099 | $114,250 | 6 | $147,098 | $58,452 | $78,643 |
| 2020 | $1,478,898 | $74,396 | $180,182 | $123,750 | 6 | — | $61,005 | $72,701 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Unger Foundation reported a distributable amount of $52K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Unger Foundation is led by Alan F. Unger, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alan F. Unger
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$32K (2020) → $50K (2025)
Gerald F. Unger
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert P. McManus
Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $50K, to Alan F Unger (President/Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Unger Foundation
How much does The Unger Foundation give each year?
The Unger Foundation gave $145K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $147K across 8 grants.
What is The Unger Foundation's typical grant size?
The Unger Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $24,208, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Unger Foundation give grants?
The Unger Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (42%) and New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (2 grants).
Does The Unger Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Unger Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Assist 501(C)(3) Organization" (6 grants).
Who are The Unger Foundation's largest grantees?
The Unger Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of California Berkeley ($56,250), The Levin College - Cleveland State University ($50,000) and City Club of Cleveland ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Unger Foundation?
The Unger Foundation reported $979K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $190K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $52K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Unger Foundation's EIN?
The Unger Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1929633. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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