Private foundation · EIN 31-1581372 · Cincinnati, Ohio · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Gaynor 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: 30 grants paid, $895K total, median $1,200. 23% of grants stayed in Ohio.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
30
$895K
Median grant
$1,200
Stays in OH
23%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Avon Old Farms SchoolAvon, CTGeneral$769K
Cincinnati Country ClubCincinnati, OHGeneral$50K
Holy Trinity Episcopal ChurchWest Palm Beach, FLGeneral$20K
Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYGeneral$10K
Wounded Warrior ProjectTopeka, KSGeneral$10K
Avon Old Farms SchoolAvon, CTGeneral$7,400
Denver Ballet GuildHighlands Ranch, COGeneral$3,500
Beechwood HomeCincinnati, OHGeneral$3,000
Central City Opera HouseCentral City, COGeneral$3,000
The Fund for West Palm Beach PoliceWest Plam Beach, FLGeneral$2,500
Hope for Depression Research FoundationWest Palm Beach, FLGeneral$2,000
Santa Clara UniversitySanta Clara, CAGeneral$2,000
Church of the AscensionDenver, COGeneral$1,500
Regis Jesuit High SchoolAurora, COGeneral$1,500
St George's SchoolMiddletown, RIGeneral$1,300
The Leukemia and Lymphoma SocietyNew York, NYGeneral$1,100
Boston UniversityBoston, MAGeneral$1,000
Boys and Girls Club of Greater CincinnatiCincinnati, OHGeneral$1,000
Christian Legal SocietyMc Lean, VAGeneral$1,000
Cincinnati Cancer Foundation IncCincinnati, OHGeneral$1,000
Eagle Valley Land TrustEdwards, COGeneral$750
ArtswaveCincinnati, OHGeneral$600
Denver Botanic GardensDenver, COGeneral$500
Judicial WatchWashington, DCGeneral$500
The Park PeopleDenver, COGeneral$500
Cancerfree KidsLoveland, OHGeneral$300
Bath & Tennis Club Historical Building FdnPalm Beach, FLGeneral$250
National MS SocietyCarol Stream, ILGeneral$200
Jesters Foundation IncLake Forest, ILGeneral$100
Tri-State Warbird MuseumBatavia, OHGeneral$100

By state: Connecticut 2 · Ohio 7 · Florida 4 · Colorado 7 · New York 2 · Kansas 1

About this foundation

Gaynor Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio, administered in care of Vere W Gaynor, tax-exempt since 1998. 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 Gaynor 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 Gaynor Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $895K across 30 grants, a median of $1,200.

Where does Gaynor Family Foundation give?

Connecticut (2 grants), Ohio (7 grants), Florida (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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