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Gelman Family Foundation is a private corporation based in WILMINGTON, DE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2019. The principal officer is Foundation Source. It holds total assets of $4.1M. Annual income is reported at $2.7M. Total assets have grown from $1.6M in 2019 to $2.6M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 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 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and New Jersey. According to available records, Gelman Family Foundation has made 37 grants totaling $488K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $67K in 2020 to $135K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $286K distributed across 18 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $177 to $104K, with an average award of $13K. The foundation has supported 19 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, which account for 86% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$685
Median Grant
$15K
Average Grant
$13K
Largest Grant
$25K
Based on 5 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.
Gelman Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 37 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NJ, NY, CT.
Gelman Family Foundation has distributed a total of $488K across 37 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $13K. Individual grants have ranged from $177 to $104K.
Gelman Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Gelman Family Foundation is headquartered in WILMINGTON, DE. While based in DE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Witkoff Gelman | Dir, VP | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Gary Gelman | Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$160K
Total Assets
$2.6M
Fair Market Value
$4M
Net Worth
$2.6M
Grants Paid
$135K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$391K
Distribution Amount
$160K
Total Grants
37
Total Giving
$488K
Average Grant
$13K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
19
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Cancer SocietyBabes Against Cancer fund | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To AnimalsGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Dwight-Englewood SchoolAnnual Fund | Englewood, NJ | $35K | 2023 |
| Nyu Langone HospitalsGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $30K | 2023 |
| Yivo Institute For Jewish Research IncGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Central SynagogueGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center IncGeneral & Unrestricted | East Hills, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Pink Aid IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Westport, CT | $5K | 2023 |
| Boy Scouts Of AmericaGeneral & Unrestricted | Massapequa, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| World Jewish Congress American Section IncGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Eugene Zitwer Foundation IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Brooklyn, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Young Leadership Addiction Awareness IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Westport, CT | $1K | 2023 |
| Challenged Athletes IncGeneral & Unrestricted | San Diego, CA | $500 | 2023 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Of New York IncGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $177 | 2023 |
| American Cancer Society IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Oklahoma City, OK | $5K | 2022 |
| The Ellen P Hermanson FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted | East Hampton, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Nepm Foundation IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Southampton, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| World Pediatric ProjectGeneral & Unrestricted | Richmond, VA | $1K | 2022 |
| The Jewish Community Center In Manhattan IncGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $25K | 2020 |