Gardiner Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gardiner Family Foundation is a private foundation in Hunting Valley, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $94,505 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$94,505
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$169,406
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2025 was up from $89,080 the year before.
16% of its 2025 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 | $80,620 | 27 | $302,980 |
| 2024 | $89,080 | 30 | $254,169 |
| 2025 | $94,505 | 31 | $169,406 |
How to apply
Gardiner Family Foundation 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 Gardiner Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 23 | $63,900 |
| Indiana | 2 | $26,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $2,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $600 |
| Georgia | 1 | $505 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ato for Gamma Upsilon Isu | To fund and support exempt purposes | $25,000 |
| Church of the Western Reserve | To fund and support exempt purposes | $13,000 |
| University School | To support K-12 education | $12,500 |
| Ronald McDonald House of Cleveland | To support religious progress in local community by performing religious dramas | $12,000 |
| Friends of Breakthrough Schools | To fund and support exempt purposes | $4,500 |
| Ronald House Birdie Challenge | To fund and support exempt purposes | $4,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Squash | To fund and support exempt purposes | $3,000 |
| Cleveland Museum of Art | To fund and support exempt purposes | $2,500 |
| Blue Coats | To fund and support exempt purposes | $1,500 |
| The Rowfant Club | To fund and support exempt purposes | $1,200 |
| Adoption Network | To fund and support exempt purposes | $1,000 |
| Alpha Tau Omega Loyalty Fund | To fund and support exempt purposes | $1,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | To fund and support exempt purposes | $1,000 |
| Bucknell University | To fund and support exempt purposes | $1,000 |
| Case Western Reserve | To fund and support exempt purposes | $1,000 |
| Gesu | To fund and support exempt purposes | $1,000 |
| Hunting Valley Foundation | To fund and support exempt purposes | $1,000 |
| Mercy Health | To fund and support exempt purposes | $1,000 |
| Ocean Reef Chapel Foundation | To fund and support exempt purposes | $1,000 |
| Urban Sqaush Cleveland | To fund and support exempt purposes | $700 |
| Advantage Cleveland | To fund and support exempt purposes | $650 |
| Rotary Club of Cleveland | To fund and support exempt purposes | $600 |
| Alzheimers Association | To fund and support exempt purposes | $600 |
| American Cancer Society | To fund and support exempt purposes | $505 |
| Cleveland Museum of Natural History | To fund and support exempt purposes | $500 |
| Greater Cleveland Food Bank | To fund and support exempt purposes | $500 |
| St John's Cemetery | To support religious progress | $500 |
| Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland | To support religious progress | $500 |
| Velosano Headquarters | To fund and support cancer research at cleveland clinic | $500 |
| The City Mission | To fund and support exempt purposes | $500 |
| Cleveland Restoration | To fund and support exempt purposes | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- William H Gardiner
- Gary A Gardiner
- Todd E Gardiner
- David A Schaefer
Questions people ask
Does Gardiner Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gardiner Family Foundation give?
$94,505 in tax year 2025, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Gardiner Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists William H Gardiner (President), Gary A Gardiner (Secretary), Todd E Gardiner (Treasurer) and David A Schaefer (Assistant Secretary).
What does Gardiner Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and arts and culture.