Gelatt-Gephart Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Gelatt-Gephart Foundation Inc is a private foundation in La Crosse, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $419,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $45,000. 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$419,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$8.8 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $411,000 the year before.
100% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $450,000 | 25 | $8.5 million |
| 2023 | $411,000 | 21 | $8.7 million |
| 2024 | $419,000 | 17 | $8.8 million |
How to apply
Gelatt-Gephart Foundation Inc 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 Gelatt-Gephart Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 5 | $110,000 |
| Wisconsin | 5 | $83,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $83,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $56,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $41,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $25,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Church by the Sea | General | $45,000 |
| Johns Hopkins Center for Chronic | General | $41,500 |
| MPN Research Foundation | General | $41,500 |
| Florida Grand Opera | General | $38,000 |
| Arcs Colorado | General | $32,000 |
| Central Christian Church | General | $30,000 |
| Beacon Unitarian Congreg Summit | General | $25,000 |
| Books to Kids Inc | General | $25,000 |
| Father Gabriel Richard High School | General | $20,000 |
| Immanuel Lutheran | General | $20,000 |
| Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundati | General | $19,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater la Cro | General | $16,000 |
| La Crosse County | General | $16,000 |
| Mississippi Valley Conservancy | General | $16,000 |
| Norskedalen | General | $16,000 |
| Heartland Institute | General | $15,000 |
| St Peters Anglican | General | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sarah J Gephart
- Brent L Gephart Sr
- Marc A Lavoie
Questions people ask
Does Gelatt-Gephart Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gelatt-Gephart Foundation Inc give?
$419,000 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Gelatt-Gephart Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Sarah J Gephart (Pres/Treas/D), Brent L Gephart Sr (Vice-Pres/Di) and Marc A Lavoie (Secretary/Di).
What does Gelatt-Gephart Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and youth programs.