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The Michael and Mary Jo Fagert Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Youngstown, Ohio · EIN 874013087

The Michael and Mary Jo Fagert Family Foundation is a private foundation in Youngstown, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $88,500 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $35,000 the year before.

80% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$35,0003$1.0 million
2024$88,5005$1.1 million

How to apply

The Michael and Mary Jo Fagert 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Michael and Mary Jo Fagert Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Ohio.

StateGrantsAmount
Ohio5$88,500

Grants paid in 2024

All 5 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
Lacrosse stadium fund$50,000
Urusline High School Arts & Wellness Fund
Youngstown, OH
General operating fund$25,000
Akron Children's Foundation
Akron, OH
General operating fund$10,000
Clothed in Strength
Poland, OH
General operating fund$2,500
Akron Summit Community Public Library
Akron, OH
General operating fund$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Michael and Mary Jo Fagert Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Michael and Mary Jo Fagert Family Foundation give?

$88,500 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.

Who runs The Michael and Mary Jo Fagert Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Michael Fagert (President), Mary Jo (Vice President), Melanie J Pfau (Trustee) and Tiffany M Smith (Trustee).

What does The Michael and Mary Jo Fagert Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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