Private foundation · EIN 26-2710751 · Mansfield, Ohio · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Gorman Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 25 grants paid, $622K total, median $20K. 84% of grants stayed in Ohio.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
25
$622K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in OH
84%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.9M

Grants paid in 2025

25 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Ncsc FoundationMansfield, OHSupport of community-based charitable initiatives$110K
Mansfield Reformatory Preservaion SocietyMansfield, OHSupport of historical preservation and educational programming$100K
United WayMansfield, OHSupport of community health and human services initiatives$50K
Ashbrook CenterAshland, OHSupport of educational and civic engagement programs$25K
Ashland UniversityAshland, OHSupport of higher education programs$25K
City of MansfieldMansfield, OHCommunity health$25K
Episcopal ChurchMansfield, OHSupport of charitable and community outreach programs$25K
Hope of Deliverance IncCicero, NYSupport of community outreach and human services programs$25K
Richland County Sheriff DepartmentMansfield, OHSupport of public safety and law enforcement services$25K
Richland School of Academic ArtsMansfield, OHSupport of educational programs and student development$25K
The StoreMansfield, OHSupport of community-based assistance and resource programs$25K
Friendly HouseMansfield, OHSupport of community-based social service programs$20K
Vintage WingsWashington, PAEducational/historical preservation$20K
Springfield Township -Fire DepartmentOntario, OHSupport of emergency response and fire protection services$15K
Third Street ClinicMansfield, OHSupport of community health services$15K
American Red CrossMansfield, OHSupport for disaster relief and community health services$10K
Domestic Violence ShelterMansfield, OHSupport of domestic violence prevention and victim assistance programs$10K
Eaa Chapter 50Huron, OHSupport of aviation education and youth programs$10K
Eaa FoundationOshkosh, WISupport of aviation education and youth programs$10K
Friends of the 179thOntario, OHSupport of military and community support programs$10K
Ontario Police DepartmentMansfield, OHPublic safety support$10K
Richland County Dog WardenMansfield, OHSupport of animal welfare and public safety services$10K
The Ohio State University - Mansfield CampusMansfield, OHSupport of higher education programs$10K
The Seeing EyeMarriteld, VASupport of services for individuals with disabilities$7,000
Volunteers of AmericaMansfield, OHSupport of community-based human services programs$5,000

By state: Ohio 21 · New York 1 · Pennsylvania 1 · Wisconsin 1 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Gorman Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Mansfield, Ohio, administered in care of James C Gorman, tax-exempt since 2008. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Gorman Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Gorman Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $622K across 25 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Gorman Family Foundation give?

Ohio (21 grants), New York (1 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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