The Gerard and Patricia Hipp Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyNorwalk, Ohio · EIN 76-0702181 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$311K
Organizations funded32
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$7.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $400 and $8,475.
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
53% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living Christ Campaign | Toledo, OH | Raise funds for Diocese of Toledo capital campaign | $150,000 |
| Norwalk Arts Center LLC | Norwalk, OH | Support for theater productions | $50,000 |
| Westside Christian Academy | Westlake, OH | Support academic operations | $15,000 |
| Monsignor Edward C Dunn Foundation for Education | Mansfield, OH | Support for Catholic education in St. Peter's Parish School | $13,000 |
| The Ashbrook Center at Ashland University | Ashland, OH | Provide historical education to college youth | $12,000 |
| Mercy Ships | Garden Valley, TX | International medical support | $11,475 |
| Abigail Pregnancy Services | Norwalk, OH | Support for pregnant women | $10,000 |
| St Peter the Apostle Catholic Church | Naples, FL | Supporting the parish | $10,000 |
| Norwalk Catholic Schools | Norwalk, OH | Providing resources for Catholic schools in Norwalk, OH | $8,475 |
| St Vincent de Paul | Norwalk, OH | Provide basic human needs to those in need | $5,000 |
| Folds of Honor Foundation | Aurora, OH | Flags for families of fallen soldiers | $5,000 |
| Visual Bucket List Foundation | Mansfield, OH | Provide opportunities to children with vision impairment | $3,500 |
| Shriner's Hospital for Children | Ransom, WV | Providing for the needs of patients | $3,200 |
| St Paul Catholic Church | Norwalk, OH | Support of church ministry and operations | $3,000 |
| Covenant House | New York, NY | Support for homeless youth | $2,600 |
| Food for the Poor Inc | Coconut Creek, FL | Feeding the hungry in the community | $1,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Medical care for sick youth | $1,000 |
| The Friendly House Association of Mansfield Ohio | Mansfield, OH | Various support projects in Mansfield Ohio. | $738 |
| Buckeye Imagination Museum | Mansfield, OH | Support for museum operations and programs | $737 |
| Catholic Medical Mission Board | Boone, IA | Assist in delivery of medical supplies to women and children in need | $500 |
| Altrusa International of Mansfield | Mansfield, OH | General funds | $500 |
| St Joseph's Indian School | Chamberlin, SC | Provide support for students and teachers | $500 |
| Mercy Corps | Boone, IA | Humanitarian aid | $500 |
| Franciscans of Mary Immaculate | Minto, ND | Support for the society's religious outreach | $500 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | Hagerstown, MD | Medical aid to victims of international crisis and disaster | $400 |
| Smile Train | Washington, DC | Support corrective surgery for children with cleft palates | $400 |
| American National Red Cross | Boone, IA | Support for Red Cross operations | $400 |
| Artists Open Studio Inc | Norwalk, OH | Provide for local artists and exhibitions | $400 |
| Boy's Town | Boys Town, NE | Support and education for children in need | $200 |
| Mercy Home for Boys and Girls | Chicago, IL | Providing for homeless youth. | $200 |
| Support Our Aging Religious Inc | Silver Spring, MD | Aid for clergymen in need | $200 |
| Truman Library Institute | Kansas City, MO | To support library projects | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $310,525 | 32 |
| 2024 | $120,500 | 32 |
| 2023 | $164,000 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621189349101012
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 76-0702181
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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