Gelco Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gelco Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2023 it gave $6.3 million in 19 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $6.1 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$6.3 million
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$6.1 million
- Assets$0
How to apply
Gelco Charitable 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 Gelco Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 2 | $6.2 million |
| Oregon | 7 | $23,500 |
| Indiana | 2 | $11,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $8,500 |
| California | 2 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable Fund | General & Unrestricted (IN-KIND GRANTS - SEE GENERAL EXPLANATION) | $6.1 million |
| Schwab Charitable Fund | General & Unrestricted | $110,751 |
| Aid to the Church in Need Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Encounter Ministries | Encounter Ministries school PORTLAND OREGON CAMPUS ASCENSION CATHOLIC CHURCH | $10,000 |
| Franciscan University of Steubenville | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception of the | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Mary TV Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Queen of Peace Catholic Church | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| 40 Days for Life | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Queen of Peace Catholic School | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Salem Foundation Pioneer Trust Company Trustee | The Kent Aldrich Young Life Scholarship Fund | $5,000 |
| Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth | TCU Newman Center | $3,500 |
| Rosary Bowl NW Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Standupgirl Com Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| St Germaine | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Mary TV Inc | 800 Club | $1,000 |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Church | DDF Support, the diocesan support fund | $1,000 |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Church | DDF Annual Appeal, Diocese of San Bernadino | $1,000 |
| St Francis Shelter | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kelly Keudell
- Kristin McCall
- James D Monaghan
- Kevin Monaghan
- Lorna Monaghan
- Corinne Raffensperger
Questions people ask
Does Gelco Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gelco Charitable Foundation give?
$6.3 million in tax year 2023, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Gelco Charitable Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Kelly Keudell (VP), Kristin McCall (VP), James D Monaghan (Pres, Dir, Sec) and Kevin Monaghan (VP) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Gelco Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.