Geltzer Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Geltzer Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $63,191 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$63,191
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$649,427
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $70,150 the year before.
50% of its 2025 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 | $95,653 | 12 | $725,781 |
| 2024 | $70,150 | 10 | $678,436 |
| 2025 | $63,191 | 9 | $649,427 |
How to apply
Geltzer 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 Geltzer Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 6 | $40,500 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $22,691 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Drexel University | Hillel at Drexel University - Hillel Student Programming | $15,000 |
| T A S K | Geltzer Family Foundation/TASK Holiday at Home Thanksgiving Day | $10,691 |
| Drexel University | President's General Purpose Fund | $10,000 |
| Princeton Day School Inc | Geltzer Family Foundation Endowed Scholarship Fund and annual fund | $10,000 |
| Drexel University | Drexel University Alumni Fund | $5,000 |
| Drexel University | Department of Athletics Fund | $4,500 |
| Drexel University | Drexel University LeBow College of Business | $3,500 |
| Drexel University | Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship "Drexel Day of Giving" - Innovation Hall Challenge | $2,500 |
| Temple Micah | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David R Geltzer
- Ethan M Geltzer
- Isaac S Geltzer
- Leslee V Geltzer
Questions people ask
Does Geltzer Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Geltzer Family Foundation give?
$63,191 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Geltzer Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David R Geltzer (Trustee), Ethan M Geltzer (Trustee), Isaac S Geltzer (Trustee) and Leslee V Geltzer (Trustee).
What does Geltzer Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.