Gillman Family Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Gillman Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Spring City, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $36,200 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $10,000. 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$36,200
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$992,464
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was up from $36,000 the year before.
30% of its 2025 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 | $34,200 | 12 | $581,923 |
| 2024 | $36,000 | 9 | $777,511 |
| 2025 | $36,200 | 10 | $992,464 |
How to apply
Gillman Family Charitable 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 Gillman Family Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $14,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $8,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $3,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Lands | To facilitate nature preservation | $10,000 |
| UNC Charlotte Foundation | To support the writing resources center in providing personalized, one-on-one support for individuals | $10,000 |
| Puppies Behind Bars | Honorary sponsorship of a puppy | $8,000 |
| Friends of York County Animal Shelter | To support the care of shelter animals | $3,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | To support the abramson cancer center | $2,000 |
| Phoenixville Free Clinic | Support for healthcare to the uninsured | $1,000 |
| Madison Music & Arts | To support visual arts, performing arts, and music programs | $1,000 |
| Good Samaritan Services | To provide immediate help to the homeless | $500 |
| The Colonial Theatre | To support the production of live and film programs | $500 |
| Wikimedia Foundation Inc | To support wikimedia and a world where knowledge is free for everyone | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Hyman Gillman
- Mary Ellen Hays Gillman
- Jeffrey Gillman
- Joshua Gillman
- Heather Reddy
Questions people ask
Does Gillman Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gillman Family Charitable Trust give?
$36,200 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Gillman Family Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Hyman Gillman (Trustee), Mary Ellen Hays Gillman (Trustee), Jeffrey Gillman (Trustee) and Joshua Gillman (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Gillman Family Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness, health and arts and culture.