Gerlach Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyColumbus, Ohio · EIN 31-6023912 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$3.7M
Organizations funded3
Typical grant$1,000,000
Total assets$70.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $13,500 and $2,700,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Columbus Foundation | Columbus, OH | Gorilla fund | $2,700,000 |
| Ohio State University | Columbus, OH | Unrestricted | $1,000,000 |
| Balletmet | Columbus, OH | General fund | $13,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,713,500 | 3 |
| 2023 | $1,513,500 | 3 |
| 2022 | $799,702 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632659349100603
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-6023912
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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