Gayda Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gayda Family Foundation is a private foundation in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $97,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $40,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$97,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2024 was up from $89,628 the year before.
7% of its 2024 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 | $89,628 | 14 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $97,000 | 15 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
Gayda Family 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 Gayda Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $47,500 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $31,500 |
| Florida | 6 | $11,000 |
| California | 2 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Joseph Preparatory High School | Unrestricted Gift for Entitys Purpose | $40,000 |
| Homeless Solutions Inc | Unrestricted Gift for Entitys Purpose | $31,000 |
| Kun-Yang LinDancers | Unrestricted Gift for Entitys Purpose | $5,000 |
| Ramona Convent Secondary School | Unrestricted Gift for Entitys Purpose | $4,000 |
| Palm Beach Civic Association | Unrestricted Gift for Entitys Purpose | $3,500 |
| Feed the Hungry Pantry | Unrestricted Gift for Entitys Purpose | $2,500 |
| Boston University School of Law | Unrestricted gift for entitiys purp | $2,000 |
| The Lord's Place | Unrestricted Gift for Entitys Purpose | $2,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Unrestricted Gift for Entitys Purpose | $2,000 |
| Armory Art Center | Unrestricted gift to support entity | $1,000 |
| California State University Long Beach Foundation | Unrestricted Gift for Entitys Purpose | $1,000 |
| Center for Creative Education | Unrestricted Gift for Entitys Purpose | $1,000 |
| WLRN | Unrestricted Gift for Entitys Purpose | $1,000 |
| Chandler Hall | Unrestricted Gift for Entitys Purpose | $500 |
| Raptor Trust | Unrestricted Gift for Entitys Purpose | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael D Gayda
Questions people ask
Does Gayda Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gayda Family Foundation give?
$97,000 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Gayda Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael D Gayda (Trustee).
What does Gayda Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.