GPD Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
GPD Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Naples, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $535,253 in 40 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$535,253
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$33.4 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2024 was up from $426,699 the year before.
53% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $147,771 | 15 | $25.9 million |
| 2023 | $426,699 | 31 | $32.4 million |
| 2024 | $535,253 | 40 | $33.4 million |
How to apply
GPD Charitable Trust 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 GPD Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 | $169,500 |
| Illinois | 14 | $163,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $39,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $30,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $27,734 |
| Florida | 4 | $25,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $25,000 |
| California | 2 | $18,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois Joining Forces | Operations | $50,000 |
| Brooklyn Museum | Operations | $50,000 |
| Chicago Council on Global Affairs | Operations | $25,000 |
| Macadonia 2025 | Operations | $25,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | Operations | $25,000 |
| Foundation for Aids Research AMFAR | Operations | $25,000 |
| Serpentine Americas Foundation | Operations | $20,000 |
| Zeitz Mocaa Foundation USA | Operations | $20,000 |
| Warriors Rugby Football Club | Operations | $15,234 |
| University of Chicago | Cpost 5000crime lab 10000 | $15,000 |
| The Policy Circle | Operations | $15,000 |
| Bike Share Pittsburgh Inc | Operations | $15,000 |
| Foreign Policy Research Institute | Operations | $15,000 |
| Artadia | Operations | $14,500 |
| Bens | Opeations | $12,500 |
| Anderson Ranch Arts Center | Operations | $12,500 |
| Museum Associates LA County Art | Operations | $12,000 |
| Civic Federation | Operations | $10,000 |
| Medtech Biotech Vets | Operations | $10,000 |
| Illinois Saint Andrew Society | Chicago Scots Caledonia Senior Living Memory Care | $10,000 |
| Pioneer Works Art Foundation | Operations | $10,000 |
| Institute for the Study of War | Operations | $10,000 |
| Agape to the Nations | Dental Clinic | $10,000 |
| Illinois Policy Institute | Operations | $10,000 |
| Center for US Global Leadership | Operations | $10,000 |
| Fountainhead Residency Inc | Operations | $10,000 |
| Redeemed Church of God | Operations | $7,640 |
| The Aspen Institute Inc | Operations | $7,000 |
| Rabine Group Foundation | Operations | $6,000 |
| Skydog Sanctuary | Operations | $6,000 |
| Museaum of Contemporary Art | Operations | $5,000 |
| National Foundation Advancement Art | Young Arts | $5,000 |
| University of South FL Foundation | Operations | $5,000 |
| Society for Contemporary Art | Operations | $5,000 |
| Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists | Operations | $5,000 |
| Norton Museum of Art Inc | Operations | $5,000 |
| Art at a Time Like This Inc | Operations | $5,000 |
| Colonel James N Pritzker Library | Operations | $2,500 |
| Chicago Academy of Sciences | Operations | $2,500 |
| Timeline Theatre Company | Operations | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Pasquale DeBlasio
- John DeBlasio
Questions people ask
Does GPD Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does GPD Charitable Trust give?
$535,253 in tax year 2024, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs GPD Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Pasquale DeBlasio (Trustee) and John DeBlasio (Trustee).
What does GPD Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, science and research and health.