The Gessner Family Foundation
Columbus, Ohio · EIN 270609120 · Private foundation
The Gessner Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Columbus, Ohio. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $1.2M in grants paid and $17.2M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 126 individual grants from this funder — $5.4M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for economic development. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What The Gessner Family Foundation funds
The Gessner Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on economic development, financial empowerment, food & agriculture, higher education, k-12 education.
Populations it has supported include children.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Habitat for Humanity EMERGENCY MORTGAGE SUBSIDY PROGRAM IN WESTERN STARK COUNTY & SUPPORT FOR THE MASSILLON OHIO TREMONT CORRIDOR HABITAT RENEWAL PROJECT | Canton, OH | $317K | 2022 |
| Habitat for Humanity EMERGENCY MORTGAGE SUBSIDY PROGRAM IN WESTERN STARK COUNTY & SUPPORT FOR THE MASSILLON OHIO TREMONT CORRIDOR HABITAT RENEWAL PROJECT | Canton, OH | $291K | 2024 |
| Stark Community Foundation IMMEDIATE IMPACT COVID FUND, FAITH IN STARK FUND, COMMUNITY CHARITABLE FUND, MASSILLON COMMUNITY CHARITABLE FUND, WESTERN STARK COUNTY FREE | Canton, OH | $270K | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from The Gessner Family Foundation
The Gessner Family Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.
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Frequently asked questions about The Gessner Family Foundation
- Does The Gessner Family Foundation accept grant applications?
- The Gessner Family Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does The Gessner Family Foundation fund?
- The Gessner Family Foundation's grants focus on economic development. Example recipients include Habitat for Humanity, Stark Community Foundation. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Gessner Family Foundation give in grants?
- The Gessner Family Foundation reported $1.2M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.4M over 126 grants.
- Where is The Gessner Family Foundation located?
- The Gessner Family Foundation is based in Columbus, Ohio. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 270609120.
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