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The Francis R Gelnett Irrevocable Trust

Preselected recipients only Lancaster, Pennsylvania · EIN 456616423

The Francis R Gelnett Irrevocable Trust is a private foundation in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $302,304 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $302,304 and the largest $302,304. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $275,213 the year before.

0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$275,2131$6.0 million
2024$302,3041$6.4 million

How to apply

The Francis R Gelnett Irrevocable 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Francis R Gelnett Irrevocable Trust funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.

StateGrantsAmount
Pennsylvania1$302,304

Grants paid in 2024

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Borough of Selinsgrove
Selinsgrove, PA
Health, education, welfare$302,304

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Francis R Gelnett Irrevocable Trust accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Francis R Gelnett Irrevocable Trust give?

$302,304 in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $302,304.

Who runs The Francis R Gelnett Irrevocable Trust?

Its 2024 filing lists Robert L Loudenslager (Trustee) and Fulton Bank N A (Co-Trustee).

What does The Francis R Gelnett Irrevocable Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and health.

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