Gorski Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gorski Family Foundation is a private foundation in Maumee, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 41 grants; the typical grant was $13,300 and the largest $115,000. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$13,300
- Largest grant$115,000
- Assets$23.2 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was up from $927,000 the year before.
22% 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 | $939,365 | 38 | $19.4 million |
| 2024 | $927,000 | 35 | $20.7 million |
| 2025 | $1.1 million | 41 | $23.2 million |
How to apply
Gorski 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 Gorski Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 18 | $437,300 |
| Florida | 2 | $175,000 |
| Oregon | 3 | $150,000 |
| California | 7 | $140,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $50,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 3 | $14,400 |
| Illinois | 1 | $8,300 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation for Palm Beach | General operations | $115,000 |
| Clackamas Womens Services | General operations | $110,000 |
| Metroparks Toledo Foundation | General operations | $110,000 |
| Toledo Opera Association Inc | General operations | $105,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Florida | General operations | $60,000 |
| St Joseph Hospital | General operations | $50,000 |
| Maumee Valley Country Day School | General operations | $45,500 |
| Valentine Theatre | General operations | $30,000 |
| Canby High School | General operations | $30,000 |
| Greater Toledo Community Foundation | General operations | $28,500 |
| Individual | General operations | $25,000 |
| Families Advocating for Campus Equ | General operations | $25,000 |
| Our Rescue | General operations | $25,000 |
| National Geographic Society | General operations | $25,000 |
| Individual | General operations | $20,000 |
| Individual | General operations | $20,000 |
| Toledo Community Foundation Inc | General operations | $15,000 |
| Conscious Alliance | General operations | $15,000 |
| Children Advocacy Center | General operations | $15,000 |
| St Catherine of Siena School | General operations | $15,000 |
| Otsego Local Schools | General operations | $13,300 |
| University of Toledo Foundation | General operations | $12,500 |
| Friends of Trees | General operations | $10,000 |
| John Carroll University | General operations | $10,000 |
| Laguna Art Museum | General operations | $10,000 |
| Project Hope Alliance | General operations | $10,000 |
| Denver Dumb Friends League | General operations | $10,000 |
| Mountain Education Fund | General operations | $10,000 |
| Individual | General operations | $10,000 |
| Perrysburg Christians United | General operations | $10,000 |
| Individual | General operations | $8,400 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | General operations | $8,300 |
| Toledo Museum of Art | General operations | $7,500 |
| Garden Club of America | General operations | $5,000 |
| St Rose School Endowment | General operations | $5,000 |
| Christ the King Church | General operations | $5,000 |
| Notre Dame Academy | General operations | $5,000 |
| Sisters of Notre Dame | General operations | $5,000 |
| The Sight Center of Northwest Ohio | General operations | $5,000 |
| The Victory Center | General operations | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jane A Kervin
- Joel R Gorski
- Maximilliano Gorski
- Ivanny Franklin
- Jennifer Gorski
- Adele Jasion
Questions people ask
Does Gorski Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gorski Family Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $13,300.
Who runs Gorski Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jane A Kervin (Vice President), Joel R Gorski (President & Trustee), Maximilliano Gorski (Treasurer) and Ivanny Franklin (Secretary) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Gorski Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, arts and culture and education.