The Gornick Fund
Accepts applications
The Gornick Fund is a private foundation in Gaylord, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $83,250 in 39 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $8,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$83,250
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$8,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2024 was down from $84,450 the year before.
21% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $84,450 | 45 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $83,250 | 39 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Margaret A Ferron PO Box 85, Gaylord, MI 49734 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (989) 732-0775 |
| What to submit | To be submitted in letter form. |
| Deadlines | Prior to close of Fiscal Year on June 30th. |
| Restrictions | The only restriction is that the Organization be a recognized Charitable Organization as listed in Section 170(C) on the IRS Code. |
What The Gornick Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 17 | $29,500 |
| Colorado | 11 | $18,750 |
| California | 2 | $14,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $4,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $4,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $3,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,500 |
| Indiana | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation | Annual fund for operations | $8,000 |
| All It Takes | General Fund | $7,000 |
| Cambodia Children's Fund | Annual fundraiser | $7,000 |
| Earth Justice | Earth conservation advocacy | $5,000 |
| Otsego County Economic Alliance | Support County in Business Expansion | $5,000 |
| The Liv Project | General Fund | $4,000 |
| Catch | Sports charity that funds Detroit area | $3,000 |
| Chad Tough | Cancer research | $2,500 |
| Cranbrook | Annual fund for education | $2,500 |
| Pink Fund | General Fund | $2,500 |
| University of Colorado Foundation | General Fund | $2,500 |
| Detroit Institute of Arts | Annual fund museum | $2,000 |
| Henry Ford Museum | Annual fund for operations | $2,000 |
| Hundred Club of Detroit | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Less CancerNext Generation Choices | Support of cancer prevention program | $2,000 |
| Mackinaw Straights Hospital | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Otsego Memorial Hospital Foundation | Support Life-saving mission | $2,000 |
| Community Foodshare | General Fund | $1,500 |
| FAR Therapeutics | Support for therapeutic and retreats | $1,500 |
| Gaylord Community Schools | Support for school auditorium | $1,500 |
| Gornick Slovenian Library | General Fund | $1,500 |
| Imerman's Angels | General Fund | $1,500 |
| Otsego County Historical Society | Support Historical Preservation | $1,500 |
| Sky Foundation | Pancreatic cancer research | $1,500 |
| St Joseph's Church | Annual fund for church | $1,500 |
| Automotive Hall of Fame | Annual fund for operations | $1,000 |
| Centaurus High School | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Corwell Health Foundation | Annual Fund support | $1,000 |
| Denver Symphony | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Louisville Middle School | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Mother Gaia | Domestic animal rescue | $1,000 |
| Pets Healing Vets | Pet Therapy for Veterans | $1,000 |
| Colorado Center for Musical Arts | Musical Arts education | $500 |
| Denver Botanic Garden | Annual fund raiser | $500 |
| Detroit Historical Society | General Fund | $500 |
| Haven | Support for victims of domestic abuse | $500 |
| LiveStrong | Cancer Support | $500 |
| The Community House | Community programs health/education | $500 |
| Brent's Place | Childhood cancer | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Margaret A Richard Ferron
- Keith H Gornick
- Diana Gornick Day
Questions people ask
Does The Gornick Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Prior to close of Fiscal Year on June 30th..
How much does The Gornick Fund give?
$83,250 in tax year 2024, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs The Gornick Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Margaret A Richard Ferron (President), Keith H Gornick (VP/Sec/Treasurer) and Diana Gornick Day (VP).
What does The Gornick Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and education.