Gezellig Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gezellig Foundation is a private foundation in White Plains, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $965,500 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $225,000. 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$965,500
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$225,000
- Assets$587,485
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2025 was up from $630,000 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 | $420,000 | 12 | $226,523 |
| 2024 | $630,000 | 14 | $362,878 |
| 2025 | $965,500 | 21 | $587,485 |
How to apply
Gezellig 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 9 | $683,240 |
| New York | 6 | $151,751 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $75,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $25,000 |
| California | 2 | $15,102 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,407 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dutchtown South Community Corporation | General support | $225,000 |
| Missouri Workers Center | General support | $110,000 |
| Thomas Dunn Learning Center | General support | $83,240 |
| North Newstead | General support | $80,000 |
| House US Care of Amalgamated Foundation | General support | $75,000 |
| States Newsroom Missouri Independent | General support | $75,000 |
| Matovu | General support | $50,000 |
| Missouri Family Health Council | General support | $50,000 |
| Solidaire Network Inc | General support | $35,000 |
| Civics Unpligged | General support | $30,000 |
| Metropolitan Congregations United for St Louis | General support | $30,000 |
| Corp Accountability | General support | $25,000 |
| Action Art Collaborative | General support | $20,000 |
| Better Giving | General support | $18,751 |
| Illinois Community Power Fund Care Off Neo Philanthropy | General support | $15,000 |
| Equity Legal Services | General support | $10,000 |
| Resource Generation | General support | $10,000 |
| Roots Book Project Care of Restorative Justice for Oakland Youth | General support | $10,000 |
| Breaking the Mold | General support | $5,407 |
| Safety and Justice Alliance | General support | $5,102 |
| Womens Donor Network | General support | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sarah L Rose
Questions people ask
Does Gezellig Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gezellig Foundation give?
$965,500 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Gezellig Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sarah L Rose (President/Director/Treasury).