Gleason Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Gleason Family Foundation is a private foundation in Pine Grove, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $10.9 million in 21 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $4.7 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$10.9 million
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$4.7 million
- Assets$130 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was down from $11.1 million the year before.
44% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $17.3 million | 39 | $152 million |
| 2022 | $11.0 million | 28 | $140 million |
| 2023 | $11.1 million | 22 | $145 million |
| 2024 | $10.9 million | 21 | $130 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Kimberly Madsen 13981 Bowman Road, Pine Grove, CA 95665 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (209) 217-6799 |
| What to submit | Completed application and a letter including description and needs of the organization. |
| Restrictions | Most new grants awarded relate to improving K-12 education. |
What Gleason Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 2 | $9.0 million |
| Virginia | 1 | $500,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $400,000 |
| New York | 8 | $269,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $250,000 |
| California | 4 | $209,420 |
| Illinois | 1 | $31,110 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $6,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National School Choice Awareness Foundation | General support | $4.7 million |
| National School Choice Awareness Foundation | General support | $4.4 million |
| Institute for Justice | General support | $500,000 |
| Edchoice | General support | $400,000 |
| Rit - Kate Gleson College of Engineering | General support | $260,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | General support | $250,000 |
| American Red Cross | General support | $200,000 |
| National Merit Scholarship Corporation | General support | $31,110 |
| Face | General support | $6,000 |
| Gleason Funded Life Benefit Plan | General support | $4,920 |
| Dixon Montessori Charter School | General support | $3,500 |
| Horizons at the Harley School | General support | $2,000 |
| Harley School | General support | $2,000 |
| Buffalo Seminary | General support | $1,500 |
| United Way of Greater Rochester Inc | General support, matching grants | $1,500 |
| Elmwood Franklin School | General support | $1,000 |
| United Way of Greater Rochester Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Dmac Enterprises | General support | $1,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General support | $1,000 |
| Pasadena Humane | General support | $1,000 |
| Elmwood Franklin School | General support, matching grants | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Janis F Gleason
- Tracy R Gleason
- Albert W Moore
- Gary J Kimmet
- Jeffery P Robinson
- Kimberly L Madsen
Questions people ask
Does Gleason Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Gleason Family Foundation give?
$10.9 million in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs Gleason Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Janis F Gleason (VP), Tracy R Gleason (Chairman, President and Ceo), Albert W Moore (Director) and Gary J Kimmet (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Gleason Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and human services.