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Gisel Family Foundation is a private trust based in BUFFALO, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2015. The principal officer is William G Gisel Jr. It holds total assets of $8.7M. Annual income is reported at $7.4M. Total assets have grown from $7.1M in 2018 to $8.7M in 2024. 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 2024. According to available records, Gisel Family Foundation has made 5 grants totaling $1.7M, with a median grant of $318K. Annual giving has decreased from $1M in 2020 to $628K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $314K to $400K, with an average award of $334K. The foundation has supported 2 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in New York. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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.
Gisel Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 5 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY.
Gisel Family Foundation has distributed a total of $1.7M across 5 grants. The median grant size is $318K, with an average of $334K. Individual grants have ranged from $314K to $400K.
Gisel Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Gisel Family Foundation is headquartered in BUFFALO, NY.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Gisel | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| William G Gisel Jr | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$8.7M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$8.7M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
5
Total Giving
$1.7M
Average Grant
$334K
Median Grant
$318K
Unique Recipients
2
Most Common Grant
$314K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Buffalo, NY | $314K | 2022 |
| Community Foundation For Greater BuffaloGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Buffalo, NY | $400K | 2020 |