Gsell Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gsell Family Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $61,457 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $16,761. 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$61,457
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$16,761
- Assets$0
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was up from $24,000 the year before.
20% 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 | $24,000 | 9 | $77,582 |
| 2024 | $61,457 | 10 | $0 |
How to apply
Gsell 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 Gsell Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 2 | $20,761 |
| Virginia | 2 | $16,761 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $11,174 |
| Colorado | 2 | $5,761 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $4,000 |
| California | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Duchesne Academy | Contribution | $16,761 |
| Childhelp Alice C Tyler Village | Contribution | $13,761 |
| Jesuit High School | Contribution | $5,587 |
| St Theresa Catholic School | Contribution | $5,587 |
| Gateway Academy Annual Fund | Contribution | $4,000 |
| Middlebridge School | Contribution contributioncontribution | $4,000 |
| Valley View Foundation | Contribution | $3,761 |
| Dawn Redwood Trust | Contributioncontributioncontribution | $3,000 |
| Emerging Scholars | Contribution contributioncontribution | $3,000 |
| Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation | Contributioncontribution | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gordon B Gsell
Questions people ask
Does Gsell Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gsell Family Foundation give?
$61,457 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Gsell Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Gordon B Gsell (Director).
What does Gsell Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.