Harry & Leah Gudelsky Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Harry & Leah Gudelsky Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2025 it gave $550,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $110,000. 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$550,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$110,000
- Assets$4.9 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was down from $767,500 the year before.
40% 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 | $245,000 | 6 | $4.9 million |
| 2024 | $767,500 | 13 | $4.9 million |
| 2025 | $550,000 | 15 | $4.9 million |
How to apply
Harry & Leah Gudelsky Foundation Inc 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 Harry & Leah Gudelsky Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 6 | $245,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $120,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $110,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $25,000 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $20,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Macabi USA | Same | $110,000 |
| McTef | Same | $50,000 |
| Southwest Sports and Fitness Alliance | Same | $50,000 |
| Levine School of Music | Same | $50,000 |
| So What Else Inc | Same | $50,000 |
| The Dinner School | Same | $50,000 |
| Leveling the Playing Field | Same | $50,000 |
| Bender JCC | Same | $40,000 |
| Temple Israel | Same | $25,000 |
| Springfield College | Same | $20,000 |
| Food and Friends | Same | $20,000 |
| Aspen Santa Fe Ballet | Same | $10,000 |
| Tomorrows Women Santa Fe | Same | $10,000 |
| I Am You 360 | Same | $10,000 |
| Binai Israel Cong | Same | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Erwin Gudelsky
- Harriette Gudelsky
- Barry Gudelksy
Questions people ask
Does Harry & Leah Gudelsky Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Harry & Leah Gudelsky Foundation Inc give?
$550,000 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs Harry & Leah Gudelsky Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Erwin Gudelsky (President), Harriette Gudelsky (Secretary) and Barry Gudelksy (Secretary).
What does Harry & Leah Gudelsky Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.