Charles L & Elizabeth P Gerli Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Charles L & Elizabeth P Gerli Foundation is a private foundation in Franklin, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $6,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $2,000. 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$6,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$124,864
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $3,500 the year before.
33% 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 | $5,500 | 8 | $113,987 |
| 2024 | $3,500 | 6 | $121,776 |
| 2025 | $6,000 | 6 | $124,864 |
How to apply
Charles L & Elizabeth P Gerli 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 Charles L & Elizabeth P Gerli Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $2,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Heimerdinger Foundation | To support the promotion of healthy eating habits by delivering mealsto families going through cancer. | $2,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | To provide urgently needed humanitarian aid in moments of crisis and conflict. | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | To create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses | $1,000 |
| Special Olympics | To provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. | $1,000 |
| Capital City Rescue Mission | To help the homeless and hurting break the cycle of poverty and despair | $500 |
| Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless | To support the mission of iph which is to address the needs of the homeless and low-income community by providing a continuum of services to encourage seld-sufficiency, empowerment and stability. | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Nicholas Gerli
- Alena Gerli
Questions people ask
Does Charles L & Elizabeth P Gerli Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Charles L & Elizabeth P Gerli Foundation give?
$6,000 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Charles L & Elizabeth P Gerli Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Nicholas Gerli (Vice President) and Alena Gerli (President).
What does Charles L & Elizabeth P Gerli Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, housing and homelessness and youth programs.