The Gilstrap Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Gilstrap Foundation is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $71,795 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $2,005 and the largest $10,000. 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$71,795
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$2,005
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$620,927
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2025 was up from $61,570 the year before.
35% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $86,191 | 24 | $697,108 |
| 2024 | $61,570 | 23 | $658,878 |
| 2025 | $71,795 | 24 | $620,927 |
How to apply
The Gilstrap Foundation 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 The Gilstrap Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 15 | $46,935 |
| New York | 5 | $14,850 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $6,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,010 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Methodist Hospital Foundati | To support the organization's objective in providing nursing scholarships. | $10,000 |
| Individual | To support the organization's efforts to provide a connection to jewish life for its congregants and the community. | $5,650 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Housto | To support the organization's objective in preserving the jewish faith and providing for jews in need. | $5,500 |
| Community Foundation of Elmira-Corn | To support the organization's mission of providing college scholarship funds for graduating students of hammondsport high school. | $5,350 |
| Houston Area Women's Center | To support the organization's objectives in preventing domestic violence/abuse. | $5,182 |
| Star of Hope Mission | To support the organization's objectives in providing programs in spritual growth, education, employment, life management, and substance abuse recovery. | $5,000 |
| Houston Food Bank | To support the organization's efforts and initiatives in feeding the food insecure. | $5,000 |
| Individual | $5,000 | |
| Rape Abuse Incest National Network | To support the organization's objective of operating the national sexual assault hotline. | $5,000 |
| Houston Audubon Society | To support the organization's goal of bird and habitat conservation. | $3,500 |
| Hammondsport Fire Department | To support the organization's goal of providing fire suppression services for the community. | $2,500 |
| Forsyth Humane Society | To support the organization's purpose in providing humane care for animals. | $2,010 |
| Jackson Hole Jewish Community Cente | To support the organization's mission of creating a diverse jewish presence in the greater jackson hole community. | $2,000 |
| Individual | To provide support for the organization's various programs for the protection of animals and prevention of animal cruelty. | $1,000 |
| Individual | To support the organization's mission to support volunteer advocacy programs for abused and neglected children. | $1,000 |
| Holocaust Museum Houston | To support the organization's objectives in maintaining a museum to teach the danger of hatred, prejudice, and apathy. | $1,000 |
| Individual | To support the organization's objectives to foster the art of creative writing. | $1,000 |
| Inside Books Project | To support the organization's mission of providing books to the incarcerated. | $1,000 |
| Lee College Foundation | To support the organization's mission to provide support through the huntsville prison reentry services program. | $1,000 |
| American Oversight | To provide support to the organization's objective of advancing government transparency and accountability. | $1,000 |
| Community Found of the TX Hill Coun | To support the community foundation's efforts of providing relief for the 2025 texas flood impacting kerr county. | $1,000 |
| Individual | $1,000 | |
| Bard College | To support the organization's mission of operating an educational institution. | $1,000 |
| Individual | To support the organization's objective of operating a synagogue. | $103 |
Officers and trustees
- Douglas L Gilstrap
- Leslie L Gilstrap
- Laura H Gilstrap
Questions people ask
Does The Gilstrap Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Gilstrap Foundation give?
$71,795 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $2,005.
Who runs The Gilstrap Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Douglas L Gilstrap (President), Leslie L Gilstrap (Secretary) and Laura H Gilstrap (Director).
What does The Gilstrap Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and human services.