The Charles and Elsie Gols Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Charles and Elsie Gols Foundation is a private foundation in Merrimack, New Hampshire. In tax year 2025 it gave $317,313 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $8,000 and the largest $64,500. 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$317,313
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$8,000
- Largest grant$64,500
- Assets$8.0 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $283,272 the year before.
29% 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 | $247,501 | 14 | $7.2 million |
| 2024 | $283,272 | 19 | $7.6 million |
| 2025 | $317,313 | 21 | $8.0 million |
How to apply
The Charles and Elsie Gols 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 Charles and Elsie Gols Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 19 | $304,313 |
| New York | 1 | $8,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Place of Hope at the Rinker Campus Lisa McDulin Director of Adva | Unrestricted gift | $64,500 |
| The Learning Alliance | Unrestricted gift | $50,000 |
| The Iddeal Place Comm Fndn Nancy Rickard the Iddeal Place | Unrestricted gift | $50,000 |
| The James Madison Institute Austin Moser | Unrestricted gift | $25,000 |
| George Snow Schlrshp Fund Timothy Snow Executive Dir | Unrestricted gift | $20,000 |
| Impact 100 Palm Beach County Inc | Unrestricted gift | $17,200 |
| Comm Fdn for Palm BCH & M | Unrestricted gift | $10,113 |
| Jerusalem Knights Hospitaller of FL Order of St | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| The Childrens Place at Home Safe | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to | Unrestricted gift | $8,000 |
| Help Our Wounded Foundati | General support | $8,000 |
| Second Chance Initiative Angie Maya Exec Dir | Unrestricted gift | $8,000 |
| Raton End Fnd Inc of Boca Junior League | Unrestricted gift | $6,000 |
| Boca Raton Historical Societymuseum Mary Csar Exec Director | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Childrens Home Society of Florida | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Fau Foundation Inc | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospi Jane Ciraulo | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Reunite the Fight | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Best Foot Forward Foundat | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| Raton Sunrise Fndn Rotary Club | Unrestricted gift | $2,000 |
| Spirit of Giving Network Inc Linda Harvey Exec Director | Unrestircted gift | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Fidelity Personal Trust Company FS
- Helen C Ballerano
- James A Ballerano Jr
- Jonathan J Ballerano
- Amanda Ballerano
- Christopher M Ballerano
- Monica A Ballerano
Questions people ask
Does The Charles and Elsie Gols Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Charles and Elsie Gols Foundation give?
$317,313 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $8,000.
Who runs The Charles and Elsie Gols Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Fidelity Personal Trust Company FS (Institutional Trustee), Helen C Ballerano (Executive Director), James A Ballerano Jr (Director) and Jonathan J Ballerano (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Charles and Elsie Gols Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.