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Gdl Foundation is a private trust based in WESTPORT, CT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2006. The principal officer is Day Berry & Howard Llp. It holds total assets of $1.2M. Annual income is reported at $285K. Total assets have decreased from $2.1M in 2011 to $1.2M in 2025. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2025. Funding is distributed across 6 states, including Texas, Connecticut, Virginia. According to available records, Gdl Foundation has made 24 grants totaling $244K, with a median grant of $8K. The foundation has distributed between $76K and $85K annually from 2020 to 2025. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $40K, with an average award of $10K. The foundation has supported 15 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, Wyoming, Texas, which account for 54% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$11K
Largest Grant
$40K
Based on 7 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Gdl Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 24 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, WY, TX.
Gdl Foundation has distributed a total of $244K across 24 grants. The median grant size is $8K, with an average of $10K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $40K.
Gdl Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Gdl Foundation is headquartered in WESTPORT, CT. While based in CT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann M Laubach | Trustee | $24K | $0 | $24K |
| Stephen E Laubach | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Gerald D Laubach | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Elwood B Davis | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$85K
Total Assets
$1.2M
Fair Market Value
$1.9M
Net Worth
$1.2M
Grants Paid
$85K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$30K
Distribution Amount
$90K
Total: $93K
Total Grants
24
Total Giving
$244K
Average Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$8K
Unique Recipients
15
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2025 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield Mount Herman SchoolUnrestricted Grant | Gill, MA | $23K | 2025 |
| Trustees of Tufts CollegeUnrestrictedGrant | Medford, MA | $20K | 2025 |
| Cornell UniversityUnrestrictedGrant | Ithaca, NY | $10K | 2025 |
| Jackson Hole Land TrustUnrestrictedGrant | Jackson, WY | $10K | 2025 |
| Grand Teton National Park FdnUnrestictedGrant | Jackson, WY | $10K | 2025 |
| Adam J Lewis AcademyUnrestrictedGrant | Bridgeport, CT | $5K | 2025 |
| University of Illinois FdtnUnrestrictedGrant | Urbana, IL | $3K | 2025 |
| Appalachian Mountain ClubUnrestictedGrant | Boston, MA | $3K | 2025 |
| Cornell Lab of OrnithologyUnrestictedGrant | Ithaca, NY | $3K | 2025 |
| Grand Teton National Park FoundationUNRESTRICTED GRANT | Jackson, WY | $20K | 2022 |
| Jackson Hole Community Housing TrustUNRESTRICTED GRANT | Jackson, WY | $5K | 2022 |
| University Of Illinois FoundationUNRESTRICTED GRANT | Urbana, IL | $3K | 2022 |
| University Of Texas At AustinUNRESTRICTED GRANT | Austin, TX | $40K | 2020 |
| Arma FoundationUNRESTRICTED GRANT | Alexandria, VA | $5K | 2020 |
| Central Texas Food BankUNRESTRICTED GRANT | Austin, TX | $1K | 2020 |