Gosiger Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of charitable causes. Its mission appears to focus on enhancing arts and culture, education, food security, and community services, as evidenced by its funding to organizations such as the Dayton Art Institute and local educational institutions. The foundation primarily serves nonprofit organizations that address these areas, reflecting a commitment to improving community well-being and access to cultural resources. While it operates mainly within Ohio, it also extends support to select organizations in other states.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-midsize nonprofit with a solid local reputation in Ohio (especially the Dayton area) working in arts, education, or community services and able to demonstrate local impact and fiscal responsibility.
Good Fit
- • Organizational presence or programs serving Ohio (Dayton region preferred).
- • Work in arts & culture, education, conservation, food security, or local community services.
- • Existing relationship or introduction to trustees, staff, or prior grantees.
- • A need and budget aligned with typical grant sizes (many gifts in the $5k–$25k range, with occasional larger awards).
Geography
Giving is heavily concentrated in Ohio, which received about 87% of the dollars in the latest year, though grants also reached four other states.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 23 distinct recipients across arts, education, conservation and community services, with a mix of returning grantees (14) and new grantees (9), indicating a broad recipient set for the foundation's size.
New Applicants
Direct evidence that new entrants are funded exists—nine new recipients appeared in 2023—but the foundation states it funds only preselected applicants and offers no obvious public application route, so entry is possible but not straightforward.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
