James P Gills Foundation
Accepts applications
James P Gills Foundation is a private foundation in Tarpon Springs, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $4.1 million in 19 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $4.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$4.1 million
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$4.0 million
- Assets$105 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was up from $182,400 the year before.
11% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.7 million | 29 | $34.0 million |
| 2024 | $182,400 | 27 | $80.7 million |
| 2025 | $4.1 million | 19 | $105 million |
How to apply
| Contact | James P Gills Foundation Inc PO Box 1608, Tarpon Springs, FL 34688-1608 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (727) 942-2591 |
| Deadlines | There are no submission deadlines |
What James P Gills Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 1 | $4.0 million |
| Florida | 14 | $97,300 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $11,200 |
| Missouri | 2 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Cooperating Ministrie | Ministry | $4.0 million |
| Trinity College of Florida | Education | $26,500 |
| Free Grace Church | Ministry | $12,000 |
| New Harvest Mission | Ministry | $12,000 |
| SRL | Ministry | $12,000 |
| Living Water Community Transformati | Ministry | $10,000 |
| Character GPS | Education | $8,000 |
| Focus on Family | Ministry | $6,000 |
| Loving Hands Ministries | Ministry | $6,000 |
| Child Evangelism Fellowship Inc | Ministry | $4,000 |
| Galcom International USA Inc | Ministry | $4,000 |
| Acts Foundation | Ministry | $3,600 |
| Missionary Ventures International | Ministry | $3,600 |
| Fresh Start Ministries | Ministry | $2,400 |
| Grace Bible Fellowship | Ministry | $2,400 |
| Joshua Generation | Ministry | $2,400 |
| Bill Wolff Ministries Inc | Ministry | $1,200 |
| Sear | Ministry | $1,200 |
| Wycliffe Bible Translation | Ministry | $1,200 |
Officers and trustees
- Lew Friedland
- T Shea Grundy
- Gary Carter
- Gary Saling
- James P Gills III
Questions people ask
Does James P Gills Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: There are no submission deadlines.
How much does James P Gills Foundation give?
$4.1 million in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs James P Gills Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lew Friedland (Vice Pres), T Shea Grundy (President), Gary Carter (Secretary) and Gary Saling (Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does James P Gills Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, international and education.