Private foundation · EIN 34-1659675 · Cleveland, Ohio

Gerhard Foundation Inc

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: 6 grants paid, $300K total, median $53K. 83% of grants stayed in Ohio.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$300K
Median grant
$53K
Stays in OH
83%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Cleveland Lutheran High School AssnCleveland, OH1/2 discretionary 1/2 scholarships$75K
Valparaiso UniversityValparaiso, INDiscretionary$75K
Baldwin Wallace UniversityBerea, OHDiscretionary$60K
Musical Arts AssociationCleveland, OHDiscretionary$45K
The City MissionCleveland, OHDiscretionary$30K
Medina Community HospitalMedina, OHDiscretionary$15K

By state: Ohio 5 · Indiana 1

About this foundation

Gerhard Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Cleveland, Ohio, administered in care of David J Hessler, tax-exempt since 1991. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Gerhard Foundation Inc 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 Gerhard Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $300K across 6 grants, a median of $53K.

Where does Gerhard Foundation Inc give?

Ohio (5 grants), Indiana (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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