Private foundation · EIN 87-4013087 · Youngstown, Ohio · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Michael and Mary Jo Fagert 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $89K total, median $10K. 100% of grants stayed in Ohio.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
5
$89K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in OH
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Ohio State UniversityColumbus, OHLacrosse stadium fund$50K
Urusline High School Arts & Wellness FundYoungstown, OHGeneral operating fund$25K
Akron Children's FoundationAkron, OHGeneral operating fund$10K
Clothed in StrengthPoland, OHGeneral operating fund$2,500
Akron Summit Community Public LibraryAkron, OHGeneral operating fund$1,000

About this foundation

Michael and Mary Jo Fagert Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Youngstown, Ohio, administered in care of Michael Fagert, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Michael and Mary Jo Fagert Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Michael and Mary Jo Fagert Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $89K across 5 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Michael and Mary Jo Fagert Family Foundation give?

Ohio (5 grants), per its latest filing.

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