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The Gerber Foundation

Fremont, Michigan  ·  EIN 386068090  ·  Private foundation

Based in Fremont, Michigan, The Gerber Foundation has awarded $25.2M across 7 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to See Attached. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$2.8M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$85.8M
Total assets
7
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Gerber Foundation funds

The Gerber Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on early childhood education, k-12 education, health care, youth development.

Early Childhood EducationK-12 EducationHealth CareYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children.

children

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Gerber Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
See Attached
SEE ATTACHED
Fremont, MI$4.3M2022
See Attached
SEE ATTACHED
Fremont, MI$4.1M2021
See Attached
SEE ATTACHED
Fremont, MI$3.8M2019
See Attached
SEE ATTACHED
Fremont, MI$3.8M2023
See Attached
SEE ATTACHED
Fremont, MI$3.8M2024
See Attached
SEE ATTACHED
Fremont, MI$2.8M2020
See Attached
SEE ATTACHED
Fremont, MI$2.7M2017

The Gerber Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$2.7M
2019$3.8M
2020$2.8M
2021$4.1M
2022$4.3M
2023$3.8M
2024$3.8M

How to apply for funding from The Gerber Foundation

From The Gerber Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“FEBRUARY 15 AND AUGUST 15”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at gerberfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The Gerber Foundation

Does The Gerber Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — The Gerber Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does The Gerber Foundation fund?
The Gerber Foundation's grants focus on early childhood education. Recent recipients include See Attached, See Attached, See Attached. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Gerber Foundation give in grants?
The Gerber Foundation reported $2.8M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $25.2M over 7 grants.
Where is The Gerber Foundation located?
The Gerber Foundation is based in Fremont, Michigan. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 386068090.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Gerber Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Gerber Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.