Gunnerson Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Gunnerson Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Carmel, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $48,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $5,000. 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$48,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$935,236
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was down from $58,000 the year before.
14% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $54,000 | 16 | $789,031 |
| 2024 | $58,000 | 18 | $813,649 |
| 2025 | $48,000 | 17 | $935,236 |
How to apply
Gunnerson 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 Gunnerson Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 4 | $12,000 |
| Colorado | 4 | $11,000 |
| California | 3 | $9,000 |
| Indiana | 2 | $6,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $2,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester University | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Salvation Army | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Phoenix Rescue Mission | Charitable | $3,000 |
| St Mary's Food Bank | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Salvation Army | Charitable | $3,000 |
| House of Neighborly Service | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Anchor Center for Blind Children | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Assistance League of Temecula | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Assistance League of Glendale | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Where Hope Lives | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Alternatives to Violence | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Disabled American Veterans | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Purdue Christian House | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Paws for Purple Hearts | Charitable | $1,500 |
| United Service Organizations | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Samuel G Gunnerson
- Diana L Novara
- Steven G Gunnerson
- Robert E Gunnerson
- John A Novara
- Sylvia Gunnerson
- Ethan Gunnerson
- Kyle Gunnerson
Questions people ask
Does Gunnerson Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gunnerson Family Foundation Inc give?
$48,000 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Gunnerson Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Samuel G Gunnerson (Director), Diana L Novara (Director), Steven G Gunnerson (Director) and Robert E Gunnerson (President) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Gunnerson Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, disability and faith communities.