Leopold R Gellert Family Trust
Preselected recipients only
Leopold R Gellert Family Trust is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $122,500 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$122,500
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was down from $151,500 the year before.
44% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $196,550 | 25 | $1.3 million |
| 2023 | $151,500 | 25 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $122,500 | 28 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Leopold R Gellert Family Trust 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 Leopold R Gellert Family Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 | $31,000 |
| Vermont | 2 | $30,000 |
| Washington | 2 | $16,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $15,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $13,500 |
| Maine | 2 | $8,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $2,500 |
| California | 1 | $500 |
| Michigan | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
Officers and trustees
- Robert J Gellert
- Donald N Gellert
- David B Spohngellert
- Hugh McLoughlin
Questions people ask
Does Leopold R Gellert Family Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Leopold R Gellert Family Trust give?
$122,500 in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Leopold R Gellert Family Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert J Gellert (Trustee, Part-Time), Donald N Gellert (Trustee, Part-Time), David B Spohngellert (Trustee, Part-Time) and Hugh McLoughlin (Trustee, Part-Time).
What does Leopold R Gellert Family Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.