Gerling Family Foundation Inc

EIN 35-2007357 · IN · NTEE T22Z

Invitation only Typical grant ~$1K Funds in IN, FL
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Gerling Family Foundation Inc based in IN paid 25 grants totaling $56.5K to 21 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $10K, with a median of $1K. Its largest recipients included United Way of Southwestern Indiana, Naples Community Hospital, and Evansville Philharmonic Orchestral. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$705,892
Giving (latest yr)
$56,500
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
25
Median grant
$1K
Recipients
21
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • United Way of Southwestern Indiana$10,000
  • Naples Community Hospital$7,500
  • Evansville Philharmonic Orchestral$5,000
  • Youth First Inc$5,000
  • Habitat for Humanity of Evansville$5,000

Where grants went

  • Indiana$45,500 · 22 grants
  • Florida$11,000 · 3 grants

Grants Paid (25)

United Way of Southwestern Indiana
Evansville, IN
general operating expense
$10,000
Naples Community Hospital
Naples, FL
general operating expense
$7,500
University of Evansville
Evansville, IN
general operating expense
$5,000
Habitat for Humanity of Evansville
Evansville, IN
general operating expense
$5,000
Indiana University Law School
Bloomington, IN
general operating expense
$2,500
Youth First Inc
Evansville, IN
general operating expense
$2,500
Evansville Philharmonic Orchestral
Evansville, IN
general operating expense
$2,500
Easter Seals Southwestern Indiana
Evansville, IN
general operating expense
$2,500
ARTIS Naples
Naples, FL
general operating expense
$2,500
Youth First Inc
Evansville, IN
general operating expense
$2,500
Evansville Philharmonic Orchestral
Evansville, IN
general operating expense
$2,500
Evansville Rescue Mission
Evansville, IN
general operating expense
$1,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Gerling Family Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Gerling Family Foundation Inc reported 25 itemized grants totaling $56.5K. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $10K (median $1K).

Recent recipients include United Way of Southwestern Indiana, Naples Community Hospital, Evansville Philharmonic Orchestral, among 21 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Gerling Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Indiana, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Gerling Family Foundation Inc gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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