The Gornick Fund
Historical FunderGaylord, Michigan · EIN 38-6063404 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$83K
Organizations funded39
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Margaret A Ferron |
|---|---|
| Address | PO Box 85, Gaylord MI 49734 |
| Phone | 9897320775 |
| Form and materials | To be submitted in letter form. |
| Deadlines | Prior to close of Fiscal Year on June 30th. |
| Restrictions | The only restriction is that the Organization be a recognized Charitable Organization as listed in Section 170(C) on the IRS Code. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
56% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation | Denver, CO | Annual fund for operations | $8,000 |
| All It Takes | Simi Valley, CA | General Fund | $7,000 |
| Cambodia Children's Fund | Santa Monica, CA | Annual fundraiser | $7,000 |
| Earth Justice | Washington, DC | Earth conservation advocacy | $5,000 |
| Otsego County Economic Alliance | Gaylord, MI | Support County in Business Expansion | $5,000 |
| The Liv Project | Philadelphia, PA | General Fund | $4,000 |
| Catch | Austin, TX | Sports charity that funds Detroit area | $3,000 |
| Chad Tough | Saline, MI | Cancer research | $2,500 |
| Cranbrook | Chicago, IL | Annual fund for education | $2,500 |
| Pink Fund | Southfield, MI | General Fund | $2,500 |
| University of Colorado Foundation | Denver, CO | General Fund | $2,500 |
| Detroit Institute of Arts | Detroit, MI | Annual fund museum | $2,000 |
| Henry Ford Museum | Dearborn, MI | Annual fund for operations | $2,000 |
| Hundred Club of Detroit | Fenton, MI | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Less CancerNext Generation Choices | Warrenton, VA | Support of cancer prevention program | $2,000 |
| Mackinaw Straights Hospital | St Ignace, MI | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Otsego Memorial Hospital Foundation | Traverse City, MI | Support Life-saving mission | $2,000 |
| Community Foodshare | Louisville, CO | General Fund | $1,500 |
| FAR Therapeutics | Birmingham, MI | Support for therapeutic and retreats | $1,500 |
| Gaylord Community Schools | Gaylord, MI | Support for school auditorium | $1,500 |
| Gornick Slovenian Library | New York, NY | General Fund | $1,500 |
| Imerman's Angels | Chicago, IL | General Fund | $1,500 |
| Otsego County Historical Society | Gaylord, MI | Support Historical Preservation | $1,500 |
| Sky Foundation | Bloomfield Hills, MI | Pancreatic cancer research | $1,500 |
| St Joseph's Church | Leadville, CO | Annual fund for church | $1,500 |
| Automotive Hall of Fame | Dearborn, MI | Annual fund for operations | $1,000 |
| Centaurus High School | Lafayette, CO | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Corwell Health Foundation | Southfield, MI | Annual Fund support | $1,000 |
| Denver Symphony | Denver, CO | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Louisville Middle School | Louisville, CO | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Mother Gaia | Boulder, CO | Domestic animal rescue | $1,000 |
| Pets Healing Vets | Fishers, IN | Pet Therapy for Veterans | $1,000 |
| Colorado Center for Musical Arts | Lafayette, CO | Musical Arts education | $500 |
| Denver Botanic Garden | Denver, CO | Annual fund raiser | $500 |
| Detroit Historical Society | Detroit, MI | General Fund | $500 |
| Haven | Pontiac, MI | Support for victims of domestic abuse | $500 |
| LiveStrong | Austin, TX | Cancer Support | $500 |
| The Community House | Birmingham, MI | Community programs health/education | $500 |
| Brent's Place | Aurora, CO | Childhood cancer | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $83,250 | 39 |
| 2023 | $84,450 | 45 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631049349100308
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-6063404
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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