Gaines Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gaines Family Foundation is a private foundation in Allentown, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $20,045 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $1,800 and the largest $11,700. 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$20,045
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$1,800
- Largest grant$11,700
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was down from $34,173 the year before.
100% 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 | $27,980 | 9 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $34,173 | 7 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $20,045 | 5 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
Gaines 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 Gaines Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 1 | $11,700 |
| New York | 2 | $6,075 |
| California | 1 | $1,800 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $470 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FDD | Education | $11,700 |
| Tikva | Education | $5,000 |
| Prager University | Education | $1,800 |
| Commentary | Education | $1,075 |
| Lower Merion Scholarship Fund | Education | $470 |
Officers and trustees
- Lewis Gaines
- Roberta Gaines
- Sheryl Bartos
- Brian Gaines
Questions people ask
Does Gaines Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gaines Family Foundation give?
$20,045 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $1,800.
Who runs Gaines Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lewis Gaines (President), Roberta Gaines (Vice President), Sheryl Bartos (Secretary) and Brian Gaines (Treasurer).
What does Gaines Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.