Gelman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gelman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $142,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$142,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$5.9 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2024 was up from $134,977 the year before.
22% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $134,977 | 14 | $4.0 million |
| 2024 | $142,000 | 9 | $5.9 million |
How to apply
Gelman Family 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 Gelman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 | $132,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trustees of Columbia University | Columbia College Annual Fund | $50,000 |
| NYU Langone Hospitals | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| The Jewish Community Center in Manhattan Inc | General & Unrestricted | $18,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Theodore Roosevelt Council FUND | $11,500 |
| Pink Aid Inc | To support the upcoming event being held on Oct. 24th (Pink Dream Team) | $10,000 |
| Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| American Cancer Society | To Support Babes Against Cancer | $5,000 |
| World Jewish Congress American Section Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Eugene Zitwer Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Amy Witkoff Gelman
- Gary Gelman
Questions people ask
Does Gelman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gelman Family Foundation give?
$142,000 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Gelman Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Amy Witkoff Gelman (Dir, VP) and Gary Gelman (Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas).
What does Gelman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and community development.