Gummels Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Gummels Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Panama City Beach, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $152,000 in 35 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 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$152,000
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was up from $90,000 the year before.
40% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $90,000 | 24 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $152,000 | 35 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
Gummels 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.
What Gummels Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 14 | $49,000 |
| North Carolina | 5 | $28,500 |
| Texas | 3 | $25,000 |
| Georgia | 3 | $8,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $7,500 |
| Ohio | 2 | $6,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $6,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | Cancer research | $15,000 |
| Panama City Symphony | Live symphonic music to engage | $12,500 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Hurricane relief | $10,000 |
| United Way of Asheville | Hurricane relief | $10,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers | Homes for veterans&first repsonders | $7,500 |
| American Red Cross | Hurricane relief | $5,000 |
| Anchorage Chiildren's Home | Provide safety to abused & homeless | $5,000 |
| Big Brothersbig Sisters of NW FL | Nurture children & strengthen comm. | $5,000 |
| Bunkers Point Educational Fdn | Education in boating and sailing | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Provide medical services worldwide | $5,000 |
| First Nations Development Institute | Strengthen american indian economies | $5,000 |
| Gary Senise Foundation | Support to soldiers&first responders | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Provide safe & affordable housing | $5,000 |
| Mercy Ships Foundation | Hospital ships to provide food/supp. | $5,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | Naval special warfare and families | $5,000 |
| Orphan Grain Train | Share resources with needy people | $5,000 |
| Scottish Rite Foundation of Florida | Assist children with speech | $5,000 |
| The Sunshine Kids Foundation | Assist children with cancer | $5,000 |
| Disabled American Veterans | Provide support&services to veterans | $4,000 |
| Hope Research and Development Fdn | Dolphin water therapy to children | $3,000 |
| The Arc of the Bay | Support people with disabilities | $3,000 |
| United Way of North Carolina | Hurricane relief | $2,500 |
| Airlink Inc | Deliver aid to communities in crisis | $2,000 |
| Amikids Maritime Academy | Develop youth into resp. Citizens | $2,000 |
| Bay County Conservancy Inc | Land conservation | $2,000 |
| Matthew 25 Ministries | Hurricane relief | $2,000 |
| Special Olympics Georgia | Sports for disabled individuals | $2,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Hurricane relief | $2,000 |
| Gulf Coast Children's Advocacy Ctr | Services to victims of abuse | $1,500 |
| Georgia Agape Inc | Services for children and families | $1,000 |
| Mercy Chefs | Hurricane relief | $1,000 |
| Mutual Aid Disaster Relief | Hurrican relief | $1,000 |
| Peace River Botanical & Scuplture | Hurricane relief | $1,000 |
| The Blessing Project | Hurricane relief | $1,000 |
| United Way of Charlotte County | Hurricane relief | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kenneth Gummels
- Marilyn Gummels
- Michael E Townsend
Questions people ask
Does Gummels Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gummels Family Foundation Inc give?
$152,000 in tax year 2024, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Gummels Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Kenneth Gummels (President), Marilyn Gummels (Vp/Sec) and Michael E Townsend (Director).
What does Gummels Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, health and youth programs.