Harry & Caroline Gilham Charitable Tr DTD 03/21/1997
Preselected recipients only
Harry & Caroline Gilham Charitable Tr DTD 03/21/1997 is a private foundation in Naples, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $102,500 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$102,500
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was up from $85,000 the year before.
56% 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 | $287,243 | 14 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $85,000 | 11 | $3.1 million |
| 2025 | $102,500 | 16 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
Harry & Caroline Gilham Charitable Tr DTD 03/21/1997 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 6 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 11 | $85,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,500 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Refuge | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Safe Harbor Center | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Wilderness Works | General purpose | $10,000 |
| A Beacon of Hope | General purpose | $7,500 |
| La Amistad | General purpose | $7,500 |
| Amazima Ministries | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Convoy of Hope | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Mully Children's Family | General purpose | $5,000 |
| One Hundred Miles | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Centered for Life | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Gilgal Inc | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Hand in Hand of Glynn Inc | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Men Opposing Sex Trafficking | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Natural Selection Foundation | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Operation Patriots Fob | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Samaritan's Purse | General purpose | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Anna G McGarrity
- Jean F Kirby
Questions people ask
Does Harry & Caroline Gilham Charitable Tr DTD 03/21/1997 accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Harry & Caroline Gilham Charitable Tr DTD 03/21/1997 give?
$102,500 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Harry & Caroline Gilham Charitable Tr DTD 03/21/1997?
Its 2025 filing lists Anna G McGarrity (Trustee) and Jean F Kirby (Trustee).