Private foundation · EIN 76-0702181 · Norwalk, Ohio · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Gerard and Patricia Hipp 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: 32 grants paid, $311K total, median $1,000. 47% of grants stayed in Ohio.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
32
$311K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in OH
47%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Living Christ CampaignToledo, OHRaise funds for Diocese of Toledo capital campaign$150K
Norwalk Arts Center LLCNorwalk, OHSupport for theater productions$50K
Westside Christian AcademyWestlake, OHSupport academic operations$15K
Monsignor Edward C Dunn Foundation for EducationMansfield, OHSupport for Catholic education in St. Peter's Parish School$13K
The Ashbrook Center at Ashland UniversityAshland, OHProvide historical education to college youth$12K
Mercy ShipsGarden Valley, TXInternational medical support$11K
Abigail Pregnancy ServicesNorwalk, OHSupport for pregnant women$10K
St Peter the Apostle Catholic ChurchNaples, FLSupporting the parish$10K
Norwalk Catholic SchoolsNorwalk, OHProviding resources for Catholic schools in Norwalk, OH$8,475
St Vincent de PaulNorwalk, OHProvide basic human needs to those in need$5,000
Folds of Honor FoundationAurora, OHFlags for families of fallen soldiers$5,000
Visual Bucket List FoundationMansfield, OHProvide opportunities to children with vision impairment$3,500
Shriner's Hospital for ChildrenRansom, WVProviding for the needs of patients$3,200
St Paul Catholic ChurchNorwalk, OHSupport of church ministry and operations$3,000
Covenant HouseNew York, NYSupport for homeless youth$2,600
Food for the Poor IncCoconut Creek, FLFeeding the hungry in the community$1,000
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNMedical care for sick youth$1,000
The Friendly House Association of Mansfield OhioMansfield, OHVarious support projects in Mansfield Ohio.$738
Buckeye Imagination MuseumMansfield, OHSupport for museum operations and programs$737
Catholic Medical Mission BoardBoone, IAAssist in delivery of medical supplies to women and children in need$500
Altrusa International of MansfieldMansfield, OHGeneral funds$500
St Joseph's Indian SchoolChamberlin, SCProvide support for students and teachers$500
Mercy CorpsBoone, IAHumanitarian aid$500
Franciscans of Mary ImmaculateMinto, NDSupport for the society's religious outreach$500
Doctors Without Borders USAHagerstown, MDMedical aid to victims of international crisis and disaster$400
Smile TrainWashington, DCSupport corrective surgery for children with cleft palates$400
American National Red CrossBoone, IASupport for Red Cross operations$400
Artists Open Studio IncNorwalk, OHProvide for local artists and exhibitions$400
Boy's TownBoys Town, NESupport and education for children in need$200
Mercy Home for Boys and GirlsChicago, ILProviding for homeless youth.$200
Support Our Aging Religious IncSilver Spring, MDAid for clergymen in need$200
Truman Library InstituteKansas City, MOTo support library projects$100

By state: Ohio 15 · Texas 1 · Florida 2 · West Virginia 1 · New York 1 · Iowa 3

About this foundation

Gerard and Patricia Hipp Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Norwalk, Ohio, administered in care of Renaissance Administration L, tax-exempt since 2002. 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 Gerard and Patricia Hipp 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 Gerard and Patricia Hipp Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $311K across 32 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Gerard and Patricia Hipp Family Foundation give?

Ohio (15 grants), Texas (1 grants), Florida (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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