Gerling Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyEvansville, Indiana · EIN 35-2007357 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,500.
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
9% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Southwestern Indiana | Evansville, IN | general operating expense | $10,000 |
| Naples Community Hospital | Naples, FL | general operating expense | $7,500 |
| University of Evansville | Evansville, IN | general operating expense | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Evansville | Evansville, IN | general operating expense | $5,000 |
| Indiana University Law School | Bloomington, IN | general operating expense | $2,500 |
| Youth First Inc | Evansville, IN | general operating expense | $2,500 |
| Youth First Inc | Evansville, IN | general operating expense | $2,500 |
| Deaconess Foundation | Evansville, IN | general operating expense | $1,000 |
| Vanderburgh County CASA Inc | Evansville, IN | general operating expense | $1,000 |
| Collier Community Foundation | Naples, FL | general operating expense | $1,000 |
| United Caring Services | Evansville, IN | general operating expense | $1,000 |
| YWCA of Evansville | Evansville, IN | general operating expense | $1,000 |
| Evansville Rescue Mission | Evansville, IN | general operating expense | $1,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Evansville | Evansville, IN | general operating expense | $1,000 |
| Dan Scism Scholarship Foundation | Evansville, IN | general operating expense | $1,000 |
| Evansville Museum of Arts History | Evansville, IN | general operating expense | $1,000 |
| Deaconess Foundation | Evansville, IN | general operating expense | $1,000 |
| Evansville Rescue Mission | Evansville, IN | general operating expense | $1,000 |
| Zion Baptist Church | Evansville, IN | general operating expense | $200 |
| Embrace Church | Evansville, IN | general operating expense | $200 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | Evansville, IN | general operating expense | $100 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($10,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $56,500 | 25 |
| 2024 | $49,850 | 21 |
| 2023 | $29,500 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600899349100100
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-2007357
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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