Max Funding
$5K+
Application Due Date
Apr 17, 2026
Funder Details:
Funder Type:
Private, Family Foundation
Funding Frequency:
Quarterly Cycles
Use of Funds:
Programs/Projects
Funding Duration:
One-Year Grant
Application Type
Full Application
Eligibility:
✅ 501(c)(3) Organizations, ✅ Faith-Based Organizations, ✅ Public College or University, ✅ Public or Private K–12 Schools, ✅ Government Entities
Program Areas:
Education, Health, Human Services, Spirituality, Arts & Culture, Environment, Homelessness, Housing, Healthcare, K-12 Education, Higher Education Institutions, Music
Locations:
Ohio
About The Grant
The James J. and Joan A. Gardner Family Foundation is dedicated to enriching the lives of our fellow citizens. We are committed to building a better society and believe in the potential for positive change.
We concentrate our resources in the following areas:
Enhancing education and health care
Supporting faith-based organizations
Fostering pro-life
Providing opportunities for the poor and under-served
Developing the arts
Promoting environmental responsibility
The Foundation gives the highest priority to eligible organizations and projects that best align with our mission and areas of concentration, located in the communities in which the Trustees live. Organizations that fall outside this geographic scope are considered only under special circumstances. The Foundation considers proposals for grant amounts of $5,000 and higher. Multi-year funding requests may be considered.
Requirements
To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Grantor Information:
Name:
James J. and Joan A. Gardner Family Foundation
Type:
Private, Family Foundation
Contact:
Email: Executive Director, Katie Haag, katieh@summerhillinc.com
Phone: 513-373-4374
More Info:
Restrictions:
Restricted