The Gedvila Family Fund
Preselected recipients only
The Gedvila Family Fund is a private foundation in Mercer Island, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $14,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $5,000. 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$14,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$1,028
- New grantees69%
Giving in 2024 was up from $11,600 the year before.
69% 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 | $11,600 | 9 | $9,208 |
| 2024 | $14,000 | 14 | $1,028 |
How to apply
The Gedvila Family Fund 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Gedvila Family Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 9 | $6,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $6,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
| California | 1 | $500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United 24 Ukraineb House DC Foundation | Exempt purposes | $5,000 |
| Mercer Island Youth and Family Services | Exempt purposes | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross | Exempt purposes | $1,000 |
| The Nature Conservacy | Exempt purposes | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Earth | Exempy purposes | $1,000 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc | Exempt purposes | $1,000 |
| Seattle Symphony | Exempt puposes | $500 |
| American Red Cross | Exempt purposes | $500 |
| Space Between | Exempt purposes | $500 |
| Cascade PBS | Exempt purposes | $500 |
| The Salvation Army Northwest Division | Exempt purposes | $500 |
| Lithuanian Foundation Inc | Exempt purposes | $500 |
| Seattle Humane Sociaty | Exempt purposes | $500 |
| Seattle Opera | Exempt puposes | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Gabriel E Gedvila
- Edmund Gedvila
- Kritina Gedvila Young
- Nicholas C Mullan
Questions people ask
Does The Gedvila Family Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Gedvila Family Fund give?
$14,000 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs The Gedvila Family Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Gabriel E Gedvila (Director, President Treasurer), Edmund Gedvila (Vice President), Kritina Gedvila Young (Secretary) and Nicholas C Mullan (Representative Tax Matters).
What does The Gedvila Family Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, youth programs and arts and culture.