Gerling Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Gerling Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Evansville, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $56,500 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$56,500
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$971,057
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was up from $49,850 the year before.
56% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $29,500 | 27 | $814,273 |
| 2024 | $49,850 | 21 | $873,873 |
| 2025 | $56,500 | 25 | $971,057 |
How to apply
Gerling Family Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Gerling Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 22 | $45,500 |
| Florida | 3 | $11,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Southwestern Indiana | general operating expense | $10,000 |
| Naples Community Hospital | general operating expense | $7,500 |
| University of Evansville | general operating expense | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Evansville | general operating expense | $5,000 |
| Indiana University Law School | general operating expense | $2,500 |
| Youth First Inc | general operating expense | $2,500 |
| Individual | general operating expense | $2,500 |
| Individual | general operating expense | $2,500 |
| Individual | general operating expense | $2,500 |
| Youth First Inc | general operating expense | $2,500 |
| Individual | general operating expense | $2,500 |
| Deaconess Foundation | general operating expense | $1,000 |
| Vanderburgh County CASA Inc | general operating expense | $1,000 |
| Collier Community Foundation | general operating expense | $1,000 |
| United Caring Services | general operating expense | $1,000 |
| YWCA of Evansville | general operating expense | $1,000 |
| Evansville Rescue Mission | general operating expense | $1,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Evansville | general operating expense | $1,000 |
| Dan Scism Scholarship Foundation | general operating expense | $1,000 |
| Evansville Museum of Arts History | general operating expense | $1,000 |
| Deaconess Foundation | general operating expense | $1,000 |
| Evansville Rescue Mission | general operating expense | $1,000 |
| Zion Baptist Church | general operating expense | $200 |
| Embrace Church | general operating expense | $200 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | general operating expense | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Wilfred C Bussing III
- Paula J Gerling
- Gary L Gerling
Questions people ask
Does Gerling Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gerling Family Foundation Inc give?
$56,500 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Gerling Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Wilfred C Bussing III (Secretary), Paula J Gerling (Vice-President) and Gary L Gerling (President Treasurer).
What does Gerling Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, housing and homelessness and youth programs.