Gaynor Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyCincinnati, Ohio · EIN 31-1581372 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$895K
Organizations funded30
Typical grant$1,100
Total assets$3.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $3,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
76% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avon Old Farms School | Avon, CT | General | $768,600 |
| Cincinnati Country Club | Cincinnati, OH | General | $50,000 |
| Holy Trinity Episcopal Church | West Palm Beach, FL | General | $20,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Topeka, KS | General | $10,000 |
| Avon Old Farms School | Avon, CT | General | $7,400 |
| Denver Ballet Guild | Highlands Ranch, CO | General | $3,500 |
| Beechwood Home | Cincinnati, OH | General | $3,000 |
| Central City Opera House | Central City, CO | General | $3,000 |
| The Fund for West Palm Beach Police | West Plam Beach, FL | General | $2,500 |
| Hope for Depression Research Foundation | West Palm Beach, FL | General | $2,000 |
| Santa Clara University | Santa Clara, CA | General | $2,000 |
| Church of the Ascension | Denver, CO | General | $1,500 |
| Regis Jesuit High School | Aurora, CO | General | $1,500 |
| St George's School | Middletown, RI | General | $1,300 |
| The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society | New York, NY | General | $1,100 |
| Boston University | Boston, MA | General | $1,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Greater Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | General | $1,000 |
| Christian Legal Society | Mc Lean, VA | General | $1,000 |
| Cincinnati Cancer Foundation Inc | Cincinnati, OH | General | $1,000 |
| Eagle Valley Land Trust | Edwards, CO | General | $750 |
| Artswave | Cincinnati, OH | General | $600 |
| Denver Botanic Gardens | Denver, CO | General | $500 |
| Judicial Watch | Washington, DC | General | $500 |
| The Park People | Denver, CO | General | $500 |
| Cancerfree Kids | Loveland, OH | General | $300 |
| Bath & Tennis Club Historical Building Fdn | Palm Beach, FL | General | $250 |
| National Ms Society | Carol Stream, IL | General | $200 |
| Jesters Foundation Inc | Lake Forest, IL | General | $100 |
| Tri-State Warbird Museum | Batavia, OH | General | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $895,200 | 30 |
| 2024 | $444,135 | 29 |
| 2023 | $85,100 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601359349101095
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1581372
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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