David & Lorna Gladstone Foundation
Preselected recipients only
David & Lorna Gladstone Foundation is a private foundation in McLean, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $431,659 in 54 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $150,000. 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$431,659
- Number of grants54
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$7.2 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2024 was up from $185,450 the year before.
41% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $185,450 | 50 | $8.1 million |
| 2024 | $431,659 | 54 | $7.2 million |
How to apply
David & Lorna Gladstone 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 David & Lorna Gladstone Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 14 | $225,318 |
| Virginia | 12 | $77,591 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $32,000 |
| Maryland | 5 | $25,500 |
| New York | 3 | $16,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $13,500 |
| Florida | 2 | $13,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $7,500 |
| Georgia | 2 | $6,500 |
| Oklahoma | 2 | $5,750 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| White House Historical Association | Carrying on charitable purposes of exempt organization | $150,000 |
| The Order of St John | Carrying on charitable purposes of exempt organization | $33,818 |
| Brunswick School | Carrying on charitable purposes of exempt organization | $30,000 |
| Youth for Tomorrow | Carrying on charitable purposes of exempt organization | $27,091 |
| Americans in Wartime | Carrying on charitable purposes of exempt organization | $20,000 |
| Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation | Carrying on charitable purposes of exempt organization | $15,000 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic Association | Carrying on charitable purposes of exempt organization | $11,000 |
| Brain Tumor Network | Carrying on charitable purposes of exempt organization | $10,000 |
| Johns Hopkins Office of Medical Annual Giving | Carrying on charitable purposes of exempt organization | $10,000 |
| The Wilmer Eye Institute Johns Hopkins Medicine | Carrying on charitable purposes of exempt organization | $10,000 |
| Sibley Memorial Hospital Foundation | Carrying on charitable purposes of exempt organization | $9,500 |
| Hillsdale College | Carrying on charitable purposes of exempt organization | $7,500 |
| National Legal & Policy Center | Carrying on charitable purposes of exempt organization | $7,500 |
| Shepherd Christian School | Carrying on charitable purposes of exempt organization | $7,500 |
| The Salvation Army - Ncac | Carrying on charitable purposes of exempt organization | $6,500 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | Carrying on charitable purposes of exempt organization | $5,000 |
| Central Union Mission | Carrying on charitable purposes of exempt organization | $5,000 |
| Inova Health System Foundation | Carrying on charitable purposes of exempt organization | $5,000 |
| National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum | Carrying on charitable purposes of exempt organization | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army - Disaster Relief | Carrying on charitable purposes of exempt organization | $5,000 |
| Christ House | Carrying on charitable purposes of exempt organization | $4,000 |
| Friends of the Smithsonian | Carrying on charitable purposes of exempt organization | $3,250 |
| Trustbridge Hospice Foundation | Carrying on charitable purposes of exempt organization | $3,000 |
| Alzheimer's Disease Research | Carrying on charitable purposes of exempt organization | $2,500 |
| Focused Ultrasound Foundation | Carrying on charitable purposes of exempt organization | $2,500 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind | Carrying on charitable purposes of exempt organization | $2,500 |
| Johns Hopkins University - Sheridan Libraries | Carrying on charitable purposes of exempt organization | $2,500 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Carrying on charitable purposes of exempt organization | $2,500 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind | Carrying on charitable purposes of exempt organization | $2,000 |
| Jerusalem Peacebuilders | Carrying on charitable purposes of exempt organization | $2,000 |
| Our Military Kids | Carrying on charitable purposes of exempt organization | $2,000 |
| Parkinson Research Foundation | Carrying on charitable purposes of exempt organization | $2,000 |
| Paws of Honor | Carrying on charitable purposes of exempt organization | $2,000 |
| Friends of Homeless Animals | Carrying on charitable purposes of exempt organization | $1,500 |
| Judicial Watch | Carrying on charitable purposes of exempt organization | $1,500 |
| Leading the Way | Carrying on charitable purposes of exempt organization | $1,500 |
| American Heart Association | Carrying on charitable purposes of exempt organization | $1,000 |
| Center for Excellence in Education | Carrying on charitable purposes of exempt organization | $1,000 |
| Children's National Hospital Foundation | Carrying on charitable purposes of exempt organization | $1,000 |
| Compassion & Choices | Carrying on charitable purposes of exempt organization | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David Gladstone
- Lorna Gladstone
- Michael Licalsi
- Terry Brubaker
- Laura Gladstone
- Michael Malesardi
- John Dellafiora
Questions people ask
Does David & Lorna Gladstone Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does David & Lorna Gladstone Foundation give?
$431,659 in tax year 2024, across 54 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs David & Lorna Gladstone Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David Gladstone (Chairman, Ceo & President), Lorna Gladstone (Director), Michael Licalsi (General Counsel, Sec., and Director) and Terry Brubaker (Evp and Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does David & Lorna Gladstone Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.