Tim and Barb Cerny Foundation
The Tim and Barb Cerny Foundation is a private foundation located in Fairbanks, Alaska. Its 2024 filing lists grants to organizations in Alaska and several other states, with most grant dollars going to Alaska recipients.
Tim and Barb Cerny Foundation at a glance
In short: Tim and Barb Cerny Foundation gave $124K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Alaska. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $123,560
- +65.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,826
- +65.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $43,974
- -50.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Alaska (90% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Tim and Barb Cerny Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The 2024 filing says the foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Contact Tim Cerny; no specific application form has been developed. The filing lists no deadlines and no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Tim Cerny
Mailing address: 1501 Queens Way, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Phone: (907) 458-6108
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tim and Barb Cerny Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation ($92K). Together the top 10 received $121K.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 57 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 90% of grant dollars went to Alaska recipients, 8% to recipients in Washington, DC, and 1% each to recipients in Virginia and Washington. The filing also lists Arizona as a recipient state, with 0% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How Tim and Barb Cerny Foundation gives
- 21% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 138% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $20K (2022) to $124K (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $124K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation Fairbanks, AK | Programs Benefitting the Community | $91,500 |
| Georgetown University School of Foreign Services Washington, DC | Programs Benefitting the Community | $10,000 |
| Golden Heart Community Foundation Fairbanks, AK | Programs Benefitting the Community | $5,000 |
| Fairbanks Rescue Mission Fairbanks, AK | Programs Benefitting the Community | $3,810 |
| UAF Foundation Fairbanks, AK | Programs Benefitting the Community | $3,000 |
| Resource Center for Parents & Children Fairbanks, AK | Programs Benefitting the Community | $2,500 |
| Georgeson Botanical Garden Friends Fairbanks, AK | Programs Benefitting the Community | $2,000 |
| Bishop O'Connell High School Arlington, VA | Programs Benefitting the Community | $1,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club Fairbanks, AK | Programs Benefitting the Community | $1,000 |
| University of Washington Foundation Seattle, WA | Programs Benefitting the Community | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $43,974 | $80,000 | $125,552 | $123,560 | 14 | $123,560 | $2,885 |
| 2023 | $89,526 | $80,000 | $76,190 | $74,750 | 14 | $74,750 | $3,799 |
| 2022 | $85,716 | $95,000 | $21,141 | $20,250 | 16 | $20,250 | — |
| 2021 | $11,857 | $60,000 | $52,750 | $52,000 | 11 | $52,000 | — |
| 2020 | $4,607 | $20,000 | $30,946 | $30,000 | 2 | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tim and Barb Cerny Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including an individual recipient, whose stated mission is to provide food, clothing, shelter, and spiritual guidance for homeless and needy people in the Fairbanks area; Georgeson Botanical Garden Friends, which supports the Georgeson Botanical Garden; and Hospice of the Valley, which describes its work as bringing comfort, dignity, and compassionate care to its community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $123,560. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $91,500, with a median of $1,500. The largest grants included $91,500 to Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation, $10,000 to Georgetown University School of Foreign Services, $5,000 to Golden Heart Community Foundation, and $3,810 to an individual recipient The listed purposes were “Programs Benefitting the Community.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Tim Cerny as president, Barbara Cerny as vice president, and Katie Lanning as general manager.
Tim and Barb Cerny Foundation is led by Tim Cerny, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tim Cerny
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Cerny
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Lanning
General Manager
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Tim and Barb Cerny Foundation
How much does Tim and Barb Cerny Foundation give each year?
Tim and Barb Cerny Foundation gave $124K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $75K across 14 grants.
What is Tim and Barb Cerny Foundation's typical grant size?
Tim and Barb Cerny Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $8,826, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Tim and Barb Cerny Foundation give grants?
Tim and Barb Cerny Foundation gives mostly in Alaska: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fairbanks, AK (9 grants).
Does Tim and Barb Cerny Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Tim and Barb Cerny Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Programs Benefitting the Community" (14 grants).
Who are Tim and Barb Cerny Foundation's largest grantees?
Tim and Barb Cerny Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation ($91,500), Georgetown University School of Foreign Services ($10,000) and Golden Heart Community Foundation ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Tim and Barb Cerny Foundation?
Tim and Barb Cerny Foundation reported $44K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $124K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Tim and Barb Cerny Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tim and Barb Cerny Foundation?
The 2024 filing says the foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Tim and Barb Cerny Foundation's EIN?
Tim and Barb Cerny Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5451754. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Tim and Barb Cerny Foundation 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 28, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Tim and Barb Cerny Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 9, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/tim-and-barb-cerny-foundation-morg_82d12260998e4bc79ec95e811eddea8b
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