Private foundation · EIN 92-0579148 · Longwood, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Gierach Family 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: 4 grants paid, $79K total, median $7,500. 100% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$79K
Median grant
$7,500
Stays in FL
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Markham Woods Presbyterian ChurchLake Mary, FLGeneral fund$61K
The Sharing CenterLongwood, FLGeneral fund$10K
Boys & Girls Club of Central FlOrlando, FLGeneral fund$5,000
Galileo School Foundation IncSanford, FLGeneral fund$2,500

About this foundation

Gierach Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Longwood, Florida, tax-exempt since 2023. 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 Gierach Family 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 Gierach Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $79K across 4 grants, a median of $7,500.

Where does Gierach Family Foundation Inc give?

Florida (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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