Thomas R Gross Family Foundation
Historical FunderColumbus, Ohio · EIN 31-1529104 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,500 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | THOMAS R GROSS |
|---|---|
| Address | 1241 GIBBARD AVE, COLUMBUS OH 43219 |
| Phone | 5137856060 |
| Form and materials | THE TRUST ACCEPTS WRITTEN APPLICATIONS FROM ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT FROM TAX UNDER I.R.C. 509(A)(1), (2) OR (3). APPLICATIONS RECEIVED FROM OTHER ORGANIZATIONS OR FROM ANY INDIVIDUAL(S) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. THE APPLICATION MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A COPY OF THE EXEMPTED ORGANIZATION'S INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE DETERMINATION LETTER REGARDING ITS CLASSIFICATION. |
| Deadlines | APPLICATION ACCEPTED AT ANY TIME. |
| Restrictions | IN AWARDING GRANTS, THE TRUST GIVES PREFERENCES TO ORGANIZATIONS WITH ACTIVITIES IN THE GREATER COLUMBUS AREA. GRANTS ARE GENERALLY RESTRICTED TO THE FIELDS OF RELIGION, EDUCATION, MEDICAL AND COMMUNITY PROJECTS. HOWEVER, TO THE EXTENT FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE, GRANTS MAY BE MADE FOR OTHER PROJECTS. |
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
0% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Classical Academy | Worthington, OH | Unrestricted donation | $100,000 |
| Balletmet Columbus | Columbus, OH | Unrestricted donation | $20,000 |
| Vista Village | Columbus, OH | Unrestricted donation | $15,000 |
| Columbus Symphony Orchestra | Columbus, OH | Unrestricted donation | $10,000 |
| Pelotonia | Columbus, OH | Unrestricted donation | $8,500 |
| Columbus Assoc for Performing Arts | Columbus, OH | Unrestricted donation | $5,000 |
| Heinzerling Foundation | Columbus, OH | Unrestricted donation | $3,500 |
| Franklin Park Conservatory | Columbus, OH | Unrestricted donation | $2,206 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $164,206 | 8 |
| 2024 | $145,601 | 6 |
| 2023 | $160,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641329349101664
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1529104
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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