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Also known as: C/O JAMES AND CAROL GILDEA
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Gildea Family Foundation is a private trust based in WESTON, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2011. The principal officer is James H Gildea. It holds total assets of $3.4M. Annual income is reported at $2.1M. 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 2018 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. According to available records, Gildea Family Foundation has made 96 grants totaling $543K, with a median grant of $3K. The foundation has distributed between $172K and $193K annually from 2022 to 2024. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $30K, with an average award of $6K. The foundation has supported 59 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, Utah, New Hampshire, which account for 97% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$6K
Largest Grant
$41K
Based on 26 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.
Gildea Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 96 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, UT, NH.
Gildea Family Foundation has distributed a total of $543K across 96 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $6K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $30K.
Gildea Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Gildea Family Foundation is headquartered in WESTON, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James F Gildea | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Carol Gildea | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$214K
Total Assets
$3.4M
Fair Market Value
$3.7M
Net Worth
$3.4M
Grants Paid
$193K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$102K
Distribution Amount
$175K
Total: $3.1M
Total Grants
96
Total Giving
$543K
Average Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
59
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lionheart FoundationWORK WITH TRAUMA AND SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING | Boston, MA | $20K | 2024 |
| Our Fathers TablePROVIDING FOOD SECURITY FOR FITCHBURG | Fitchburg, MA | $3K | 2024 |
| Bread Of LifeCHARITABLE | Malden, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Horizons For Homeless ChildrenEDUCATION AND PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN FACING HOMELESSNESS | Roxbury, MA | $25K | 2024 |
| Dana Farber Cancer InstituteCANCER TREATMENT AND RESEARCH | Boston, MA | $20K | 2024 |
| Teach For AmericaSTRENGTHEN MOVEMENT FOR EDUCATIONAL EQUITY AND EXCELLENCE | Boston, MA | $15K | 2024 |
| Mclean HospitalPSYCHIATRIC TREATMENT PROGRAMS | Belmont, MA | $15K | 2024 |
| Landsake FarmCOMMUNITY FARMING AND FOOD | Weston, MA | $10K | 2024 |
| Pine Street InnHOUSING, SHELTER, & HOMELESSNESS OUTREACH | Boston, MA | $10K | 2024 |
| Newton Wellesley HospitalFUNDING FOR CARE AND SERVICES FOR THOSE UNDER-REIMBURSED BY INSURANCE | Newton, MA | $10K | 2024 |
| Family Table CollaborativeWORK TO END HUNGER ON CAPE COD | South Yarmouth, MA | $10K | 2024 |
| Touchstone FarmEDUCATION THROUGH EQUINE ORIENTED WORKSHOPS | Lyndeborough, NH | $5K | 2024 |
| The Childrens RoomSUPPORT SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES | Arlington, MA | $5K | 2024 |
| Lakes Region Food PantrySUPPORTING MISSION TO HELP EASE FOOD INSECURITY | Moultonborough, NH | $3K | 2024 |
| Pan Mass ChallengeCANCER RESEARCH | Needham, MA | $3K | 2024 |
| Kyle CaresMENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION | North Attleboro, MA | $3K | 2024 |
| Perkins School For The BlindEDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE BLIND | Watertown, MA | $3K | 2024 |
| Waterville Valley Adaptive SportsACCESS AND INSTRUCTION TO SPORTS AND RECREATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES | Waterville Valley, NH | $2K | 2024 |
| The Parmenter FoundationBEREAVEMENT ASSISTANCE | Wayland, MA | $2K | 2024 |
| MhsaENDING HOMELESSNESS IN MASSACHUSETTS | Boston, MA | $1K | 2024 |
| The Corner Art RoomART EDUCATION | Boston, MA | $1K | 2024 |
| Project Bread Walk For HungerPROVIDING FOOD SECURITY | Boston, MA | $1K | 2024 |
| A Hands Up GroupSUPPORT FOR THE NEEDY | Cherry Valley, MA | $1K | 2024 |
| Michael Lisnow Respite CenterEMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL SUPPORT FOR THE DISABLED AND THEIR FAMILIES | Hopkinton, MA | $1K | 2024 |
| Alzeimers AssociationALZEIMERS RESEARCH | Newton, MA | $1K | 2024 |
| St Jude Childrens HospitalCANCER RESEARCH AND ASSISTANCE FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER | Newton, MA | $1K | 2024 |
| Habitat For HumanityENDING HOMELESSNESS | Boston, MA | $500 | 2024 |
| Youth Counseling ConnectionCOUSELING TOWARDS IMPROVING EMOTIONAL WELLNESS IN THE COMMUNITY | Lexington, MA | $500 | 2024 |
| The Home For Little WanderersADVOCATION FOR VULNERABLE CHILDREN | Boston, MA | $500 | 2024 |
| LovelaneTHERAPEATIC HORSEBACK RIDING FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS | Lincoln, MA | $500 | 2024 |
| West Dennis LibrarySUPPORTING LIBRARY FOR MATERIALS, SERVICES, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | West Dennis, MA | $500 | 2024 |
| Us Ski And Snowboard FoundationCHARITABLE | Park City, UT | $20K | 2023 |
| Northeastern UniversityEDUCATION | Boston, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| The Friends Of Weston'S Council On AgingCHARITABLE | Weston, MA | $4K | 2023 |
| Waterville Valley BbtsEDUCATION | Waterville Valley, NH | $3K | 2023 |
| Supporters Of Dennis Council On AgingCHARITABLE | South Dennis, MA | $1K | 2023 |