The Gelb Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Gelb Family Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $244,350 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$244,350
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$5.2 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2024 was up from $232,500 the year before.
19% 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 | $232,500 | 24 | $4.9 million |
| 2024 | $244,350 | 27 | $5.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Morris and Amanda Jane Gelb 1275 South Post Oak Lane 1702, Houston, TX 77056 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (713) 961-0561 |
| What to submit | Letter - no more than two pages and no enclosures |
| Restrictions | Texas only |
What The Gelb Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 14 | $138,600 |
| New York | 6 | $90,250 |
| Colorado | 5 | $9,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Grand Opera | Gifts were made togeneral operating fundof this organization | $50,000 |
| Cooper Union | Gifts were made togeneral operating fundof this organization | $50,000 |
| Houston Public Media | Gifts were made togeneral operating fundof this organization | $35,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Gifts were made togeneral operating fundof this organization | $30,000 |
| Compu-Dopt | Gifts were made togeneral operating fundof this organization | $10,000 |
| Holocaust Museum Houston | Gifts were made togeneral operating fundof this organization | $10,000 |
| St Luke's Foundation | Gifts were made togeneral operating fundof this organization | $10,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Houston | Gifts were made togeneral operating fundof this organization | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Gifts were made togeneral operating fundof this organization | $5,000 |
| The Menil Collection | Gifts were made togeneral operating fundof this organization | $5,000 |
| Yivo Institute | Gifts were made togeneral operating fundof this organization | $5,000 |
| Rice University | Gifts were made togeneral operating fundof this organization | $5,000 |
| Houston Food Bank | Gifts were made togeneral operating fundof this organization | $5,000 |
| Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center | Gifts were made togeneral operating fundof this organization | $3,000 |
| Johnny Mac Tennis Project Inc | Gifts were made togeneral operating fundof this organization | $2,750 |
| Colorado Fourteeners Initiative | Gifts were made togeneral operating fundof this organization | $2,000 |
| Summit County Rescue Group | Gifts were madeto general operating fundof this organization | $2,000 |
| Ladies Village Improvement Society | Gifts were made togeneral operating fundof this organization | $2,000 |
| Summit County Animal Shelter | Gifts were made togeneral operating fundof this organization | $1,500 |
| Friends of Colorado Avalance Information Center | Gifts were made togeneral operating fundof this organization | $1,000 |
| Georgetown University | Gifts were made togeneral operating fundof this organization | $1,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Houston | Gifts were made togeneral operating fundof this organization | $1,000 |
| Barbara Bush Literacy Foundation | Gifts were made togeneral operating fundof this organization | $1,000 |
| Holocaust Remembrance Association | Gifts were made to general operating fundof this organization | $1,000 |
| Abingdon Square Conservancy | Gifts were made togeneral operating fundof this organization | $500 |
| Youth of the Year Scholarship Program | Gifts were made togeneral operating fundof this organization | $300 |
| Blue Bird Circle | Gifts were made togeneral operating fundof this organization | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Morris Gelb
- Amanda J Gelb
- Alex Gelb
- Sarah Gelb
Questions people ask
Does The Gelb Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Gelb Family Foundation give?
$244,350 in tax year 2024, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs The Gelb Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Morris Gelb (President), Amanda J Gelb (Director), Alex Gelb (Director) and Sarah Gelb (Director).
What does The Gelb Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.