Palko Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Palko Family Foundation is a private foundation in Medina, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $35,650 in 39 grants; the typical grant was $250 and the largest $13,650. 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$35,650
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$250
- Largest grant$13,650
- Assets$769,202
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was up from $32,600 the year before.
18% 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 | $26,400 | 33 | $603,257 |
| 2024 | $32,600 | 40 | $621,257 |
| 2025 | $35,650 | 39 | $769,202 |
How to apply
Palko 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 Palko Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 33 | $32,800 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,500 |
| New York | 1 | $500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $250 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $250 |
| Virginia | 1 | $250 |
| Arizona | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland State University | General unrestricted donation | $13,650 |
| Holy Name High School | General unresticted donation | $7,600 |
| Crown Point Ecology Center | General unresticted donation | $1,750 |
| Turner Syndrome Society | General unrestricted donation | $1,500 |
| University of Akron | General unrestriced donation | $1,000 |
| Akron Canton Regional Foodbank | General unrestricted donation | $750 |
| Regina Health Center | General unrestricted donation | $750 |
| St Francis Xavier | General unrestricted donation | $650 |
| Cornerstone of Hope | General unresticted donation | $500 |
| Parkinsons Foundation | General unrestricted donation | $500 |
| United Way | General unrestricted donation | $500 |
| Cuyahoga Community College Foundation | General unrestricted donation | $500 |
| First Tee of Cle | General unrestricted donation | $500 |
| Catholic Charities | General unrestricted donation | $325 |
| American Cancer Society Pan Ohio Hope Ride | General unrestriced donation | $300 |
| The Salvation Army of Medina | General unrestriced donation | $300 |
| Parma Animal Shelter | General unrestricted donation | $300 |
| Achievement Centers for Children | General unresticted donation | $250 |
| Akron Childrens Hospital | General unrestriced donation | $250 |
| Alzheimers Association | General unrestricted donation | $250 |
| Cleveland Animal Protective League | General unrestricted donation | $250 |
| Holy Family Parish | General unrestricted donation | $250 |
| John Owen's Adventure | General unrestricted donation | $250 |
| NAMI National | General unrestricted donation | $250 |
| Umdf | General unrestricted donation | $250 |
| Cleveland Zoological Society | General unrestricted donation | $250 |
| Magnet | General unrestricted donation | $250 |
| Padua Fransician High School | General unrestricted donation | $250 |
| Greater Cleveland Food Bank | General unrestricted donation | $225 |
| Down Sydrome Association | General unrestricted donation | $200 |
| Ohio City Bicycle Coop | General unrestriced donation | $150 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | General unrestricted donation | $150 |
| Wags 4 Kids | General unrestriced donation | $150 |
| The Ehrbar Angels | General unrestricted donation | $150 |
| American Red Cross | General unrestriced donation | $100 |
| Easterseals of Brecksville | General unrestriced donation | $100 |
| Make A Wish | General unrestricted donation | $100 |
| Northeast Ohio SPCA | General unrestricted donation | $100 |
| Southwest General Health Foundation | General unrestriced donation | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- George J Palko
- Linda E Palko
Questions people ask
Does Palko Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Palko Family Foundation give?
$35,650 in tax year 2025, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $250.
Who runs Palko Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists George J Palko (President) and Linda E Palko (Vice-President).
What does Palko Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and human services.