The GDL Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The GDL Foundation is a private foundation in Westport, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $85,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $22,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$85,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$22,500
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was down from $86,000 the year before.
11% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $104,500 | 5 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $86,000 | 8 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $85,000 | 9 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
The GDL 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 The GDL Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 3 | $45,000 |
| Wyoming | 2 | $20,000 |
| New York | 2 | $12,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northfield Mount Herman School | Unrestricted Grant | $22,500 |
| Trustees of Tufts College | UnrestrictedGrant | $20,000 |
| Cornell University | UnrestrictedGrant | $10,000 |
| Grand Teton National Park Fdn | UnrestictedGrant | $10,000 |
| Jackson Hole Land Trust | UnrestrictedGrant | $10,000 |
| Adam J Lewis Academy | UnrestrictedGrant | $5,000 |
| Cornell Lab of Ornithology | UnrestictedGrant | $2,500 |
| Appalachian Mountain Club | UnrestictedGrant | $2,500 |
| University of Illinois Fdtn | UnrestrictedGrant | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Gerald D Laubach
- Stephen E Laubach
- Ann M Laubach
- Elwood B Davis
Questions people ask
Does The GDL Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The GDL Foundation give?
$85,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The GDL Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gerald D Laubach (Trustee), Stephen E Laubach (Trustee), Ann M Laubach (Trustee) and Elwood B Davis (Trustee).
What does The GDL Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and environment and conservation.