Gillam Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gillam Foundation is a private foundation in Anchorage, Alaska. In tax year 2024 it gave $31,149 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $14,409. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$31,149
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$14,409
- Assets$0
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $153,422 the year before.
50% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $153,422 | 31 | $34,169 |
| 2024 | $31,149 | 13 | $0 |
How to apply
Gillam Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Gillam Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Alaska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 12 | $30,649 |
| Washington | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Social Services Catholic Social Services | To a public charity/general support | $14,409 |
| Junior Achievement Junior Achievement | To a public charity/general support | $10,000 |
| Arctic Rec Center Arctic Rec Center | To a public charity/general support | $2,390 |
| Covenant House Alaska Covenant House Alaska | To a public charity/general support | $1,000 |
| Arctic Encounter Symposium Arctic Encounter Symposium | To a public charity/general support | $700 |
| American Lung Association American Lung Association | To a public charity/general support | $500 |
| Junior Achievement Junior Achievement | To a public charity/general support | $500 |
| Covenant House Alaska Covenant House Alaska | To a public charity/general support | $500 |
| World Health Dental World Health Dental | To a public charity/general support | $500 |
| American Heart Association American Heart Association | To a public charity/general support | $250 |
| American Lung Association American Lung Association | To a public charity/general support | $250 |
| Covenant House Alaska Covenant House Alaska | To a public charity/general support | $100 |
| American Lung Association American Lung Association | To a public charity/general support | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert A Gillam
- Stacia T Gillam
- JL McCarrey III
Questions people ask
Does Gillam Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gillam Foundation give?
$31,149 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Gillam Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert A Gillam (Dir/Pres/Tre), Stacia T Gillam (Dir/Vp/Sec) and JL McCarrey III (Director).
What does Gillam Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.