Dennis and Mireille Gillings Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dennis and Mireille Gillings Foundation is a private foundation in Durham, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.5 million in 6 grants; the typical grant was $260,000 and the largest $1.3 million. 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$2.5 million
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$260,000
- Largest grant$1.3 million
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.2 million the year before.
17% of its 2024 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 | $2.2 million | 8 | $4.0 million |
| 2024 | $2.5 million | 6 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
Dennis and Mireille Gillings 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 Dennis and Mireille Gillings Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York. It also paid $1.9 million in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | $500,000 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $30,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Exeter | University of exeter medical school | $1.3 million |
| Thrombosis Research Institute | Research and treatment development | $636,195 |
| Pasteur Foundation | Global public health fellowships | $500,000 |
| Ohana Foundation | Hualalai ohana foundation | $20,000 |
| Hawaii Island Humane Society | Rescue and adopt unwanted animals | $10,000 |
| Mgsdii | Israel cultural development within university campus | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dennis Gillings
- Mireille Gillings
- Carl Hellman
Questions people ask
Does Dennis and Mireille Gillings Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dennis and Mireille Gillings Foundation give?
$2.5 million in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $260,000.
Who runs Dennis and Mireille Gillings Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Dennis Gillings (President), Mireille Gillings (Vice President) and Carl Hellman (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Dennis and Mireille Gillings Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, health and education.