Pit and Joy Gills Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Pit and Joy Gills Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Tampa, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $90,750 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $63,000. 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$90,750
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$63,000
- Assets$165,479
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2025 was down from $303,500 the year before.
71% 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 | $64,000 | 3 | $473,709 |
| 2024 | $303,500 | 16 | $244,727 |
| 2025 | $90,750 | 7 | $165,479 |
How to apply
Pit and Joy Gills 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 Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 4 | $79,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $1,750 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Skycrest Christian School | General operations | $63,000 |
| Apologetics Inc | General operations | $10,000 |
| Achieva Foundation | General operations | $5,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation Inc | General operations | $5,000 |
| NYU Faces | General operations | $5,000 |
| Acts Foundation | General operations | $1,750 |
| Cfy Pinellas | General operations | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dr James P Gills III
- Joy P Gills
- Terrill Shea Gills Grundy
Questions people ask
Does Pit and Joy Gills Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Pit and Joy Gills Foundation Inc give?
$90,750 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Pit and Joy Gills Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Dr James P Gills III (Director/ President/ Treas), Joy P Gills (Director/ Vp/ Secretary) and Terrill Shea Gills Grundy (Director).