Generation IV Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Generation IV Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $81,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 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$81,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $81,000 the year before.
21% 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 | $72,000 | 13 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $81,000 | 13 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $81,000 | 14 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
Generation IV Charitable Trust 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 Generation IV Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 6 | $27,000 |
| Michigan | 5 | $27,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $7,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| High Fives | Support of daily operations | $10,000 |
| University of Michigan Development | Support of daily operations | $10,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Support of daily operations | $10,000 |
| Colorado Trail Foundation | Support of daily operations | $7,000 |
| Zaman International | Support of daily operations | $5,000 |
| Youth Job Center | Support of daily operations | $5,000 |
| Refugee One | Support of daily operations | $5,000 |
| Orchard Lake Schools | Support of daily operations | $5,000 |
| Urban Initiatives | Support of daily operations | $5,000 |
| Chicago Union Care | Support of daily operations | $5,000 |
| Cooper Shores Community Health Foundatio | Support of daily operations | $4,500 |
| Inspiration Corporation | Support of daily operations | $4,000 |
| The Night Ministry | Support of daily operations | $3,000 |
| Children's Hospital of MI | Support of daily operations | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Fifth Third Bank N A
- Duane L Tarnacki
- Danforth E Holley III
- Drake Holley
Questions people ask
Does Generation IV Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Generation IV Charitable Trust give?
$81,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Generation IV Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Fifth Third Bank N A (Trustee), Duane L Tarnacki (Trustee), Danforth E Holley III (Trustee) and Drake Holley (Trustee).
What does Generation IV Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and education.