Joan L and Robert C Gilkison Fami
Accepts applications
Joan L and Robert C Gilkison Fami is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2025 it gave $449,215 in 44 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$449,215
- Number of grants44
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$9.1 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2025 was up from $398,575 the year before.
46% 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 | $385,000 | 41 | $7.9 million |
| 2024 | $398,575 | 41 | $8.8 million |
| 2025 | $449,215 | 44 | $9.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Howard Kluttz 5301 Wisconsin Ave Ste 300, Washington, DC 20015 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (202) 261-0729 |
| What to submit | Standard written application |
What Joan L and Robert C Gilkison Fami funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New Hampshire.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 21 | $205,400 |
| California | 4 | $50,000 |
| New York | 4 | $45,000 |
| Wisconsin | 4 | $40,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $31,315 |
| Colorado | 3 | $27,500 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LGBT Center | General operating expense | $20,000 |
| Healthy Food for All | General operating expense | $15,000 |
| Individual | General operating expense | $15,000 |
| New Hampshire Catholic Charities | General operating expense | $15,000 |
| Bible Visuals International | General operating expense | $11,315 |
| Voices of Hope | General operating expense | $10,000 |
| Families in Transition | General operating expense | $10,000 |
| Congregational Church | General operating expense | $10,000 |
| Pope Memorial Humane Society | General operating expense | $10,000 |
| We Care Food Pantry Inc | General operating expense | $10,000 |
| Seeds of Faith | General operating expense | $10,000 |
| There With Care | General operating expense | $10,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | General operating expense | $10,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General operating expense | $10,000 |
| Heifer International | General operating expense | $10,000 |
| Live Free Animal Rescue | General operating expense | $10,000 |
| Individual | General operating expense | $10,000 |
| Strafford Nutrition Meals on Whee | General operating expense | $10,000 |
| VETERANS2VETERANS Group | General operating expense | $10,000 |
| The Back Pack Program | General operating expense | $10,000 |
| All Saints Episcopal Church | General operating expense | $10,000 |
| Williamson College of the Trades | General operating expense | $10,000 |
| Bancroft House | General operating expense | $10,000 |
| North Country Chamber Players Inc | General operating expense | $10,000 |
| Sidewalk Project | General operating expense | $10,000 |
| Franconia Good Neighbor Food Pantry | General operating expense | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the North Co | General operating expense | $10,000 |
| Lyon-Martin Community | General operating expense | $10,000 |
| Highlander Research and Edu Center | General operating expense | $10,000 |
| Hips | General opertaing expense | $10,000 |
| Second Chance Animal Rescue | General operating expense | $10,000 |
| Lancaster Bible College | General operating expense | $10,000 |
| Roberts Wesleyan University | General operating expense | $10,000 |
| Gilda's Club | General operating expense | $10,000 |
| Littleton Winter Shelter | General operating expense | $10,000 |
| Hollywood Food Coalition | General operating expense | $10,000 |
| The River Food Pantry | General operating expense | $10,000 |
| Children's Tumor Foundation | General operating expense | $10,000 |
| Expo of Wisconsin | General operating expense | $10,000 |
| Individual | General operating expense | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrea Nelson
- Stuart Gilkison
- Gregory Nelson
Questions people ask
Does Joan L and Robert C Gilkison Fami accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Joan L and Robert C Gilkison Fami give?
$449,215 in tax year 2025, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Joan L and Robert C Gilkison Fami?
Its 2025 filing lists Andrea Nelson (Trustee), Stuart Gilkison (Trustee) and Gregory Nelson (Trustee).
What does Joan L and Robert C Gilkison Fami fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, food and hunger and animals.