Allene N Gilman Charitable Trust
The Allene N Gilman Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Dublin, Ohio. Its grants support a range of charitable organizations, including Jewish community organizations, refugee services, elder care, hunger relief, and local community services.
Allene N Gilman Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Allene N Gilman Charitable Trust gave $289K across 31 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), top state Ohio. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $289,000
- +2.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 31
- -6.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,323
- +9.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $5,334,787
- +11.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 31, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (36% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Allene N Gilman Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5910 Venture Dr B, Dublin, OH 43017
Phone: (614) 224-6828
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Allene N Gilman Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was JDC ($60K). Together the top 10 received $257K.
Grant Size Distribution
165 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 155 grants of 165 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio (36%), Maryland (35%), New York (21%), Washington, DC (5%), and Florida (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Allene N Gilman Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 31 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 97% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $217K (2023) to $289K (2025). In 2025 it made 31 grants totaling $289K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JDC New York, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $60,000 |
| Hias Silver Spring, MD | General Charitable Purposes | $50,000 |
| Hias Foundation Silver Spring, MD | General Charitable Purposes | $50,000 |
| Columbus Jewish Foundation Columbus, OH | General Charitable Purposes | $30,000 |
| Temple Israel Columbus, OH | General Charitable Purposes | $25,000 |
| United Way of Central Ohio Columbus, OH | General Charitable Purposes | $15,000 |
| NCSEJ Washington, DC | General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Wexner Heritage Village Columbus, OH | General Charitable Purposes | $7,000 |
| Champions for Learning Naples, FL | General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Hillel International Washington, DC | General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,334,787 | $890,248 | $365,896 | $289,000 | 31 | $289,000 | $826,820 | $291,209 |
| 2024 | $4,805,867 | $729,241 | $346,969 | $281,000 | 33 | $281,000 | $663,435 | $272,656 |
| 2023 | $4,423,595 | $383,161 | $268,337 | $217,000 | 33 | $217,000 | $352,819 | $238,888 |
| 2022 | $4,308,772 | $286,531 | $336,575 | $271,000 | 34 | $271,000 | $254,011 | $252,736 |
| 2021 | $4,358,756 | $555,198 | $309,945 | $245,500 | 34 | $245,500 | $519,764 | $279,381 |
| 2020 | $4,113,503 | $278,109 | $285,482 | $237,000 | 35 | — | $249,044 | $231,829 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Allene N Gilman Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $291K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the trust is available. Its grants include support for organizations whose own missions span refugee assistance, Jewish community life, housing for people with disabilities, residential care for older adults, hunger relief, and help for families and individuals.
For example, HIAS says it works to welcome and support refugees and asylum seekers, while the HIAS Foundation says it provides annual endowment support to HIAS for services and advocacy for refugees. The Columbus Jewish Foundation says it works to make Jewish life vibrant, safe, and accessible in Columbus, Israel, and around the world. Wexner Heritage Village describes its work as providing residential care and related services to older adults.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust reported 31 grants totaling $289,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $60,000, with a median grant of $1,000. Its largest listed grants were $60,000 to JDC, $50,000 to HIAS, $50,000 to HIAS Foundation, $30,000 to Columbus Jewish Foundation, and $25,000 to Temple Israel. Each was listed for general charitable purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Neil M. Moss as trustee and William K. Burton as advisory committee member.
Allene N Gilman Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Neil M. Moss
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$19K (2020) → $24K (2025)
William K. Burton
Advisory Com
Advisory Committee → Advisory Com, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $24K, to Neil M Moss (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Allene N Gilman Charitable Trust
How much does Allene N Gilman Charitable Trust give each year?
Allene N Gilman Charitable Trust gave $289K across 31 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $281K across 33 grants.
What is Allene N Gilman Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Allene N Gilman Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $9,323, across 31 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Allene N Gilman Charitable Trust give grants?
Allene N Gilman Charitable Trust's top state is Ohio, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (35%) and New York (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Columbus, OH (19 grants), Silver Spring, MD (2 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and New Albany, OH (2 grants).
Does Allene N Gilman Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Allene N Gilman Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (31 of 31) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Allene N Gilman Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Allene N Gilman Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include JDC ($60,000), Hias ($50,000) and Hias Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Allene N Gilman Charitable Trust?
Allene N Gilman Charitable Trust reported $5.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $289K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $291K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Allene N Gilman Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is available. Its grants include support for organizations whose own missions span refugee assistance, Jewish community life, housing for people with disabilities, residential care for older adults, hunger relief, and help for families and individuals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Allene N Gilman Charitable Trust?
The trust does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Allene N Gilman Charitable Trust's EIN?
Allene N Gilman Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-6375848. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Allene N Gilman Charitable Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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