Gholson Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Gholson Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in The Villages, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $7,500 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $5,000. 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$7,500
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was down from $8,500 the year before.
25% of its 2025 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 | $11,000 | 6 | $0 |
| 2024 | $8,500 | 5 | $245,299 |
| 2025 | $7,500 | 4 | $0 |
How to apply
Gholson Family 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First UMC of Palo Alto | Operations support | $5,000 |
| Commission Ministers Network | Operations support | $1,000 |
| Cru | Operation support | $1,000 |
| August Gate Church | Operations support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Sheila Gholson
- Sheryl Costello
- Eric Costello
Questions people ask
Does Gholson Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gholson Family Foundation Inc give?
$7,500 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Gholson Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Sheila Gholson (President), Sheryl Costello (Treasurer) and Eric Costello (Secretary).