David & Lorna Gladstone Foundation
The David & Lorna Gladstone Foundation is a private foundation based in McLean, Virginia. It makes grants to charitable organizations, with 54 grants totaling $431,659 reported for filing year 2025.
David & Lorna Gladstone Foundation at a glance
In short: David & Lorna Gladstone Foundation gave $432K across 54 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in District of Columbia. 28% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $431,659
- +132.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 54
- +8.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,994
- +115.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $7,202,665
- -10.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (15 of 54, 2025)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (52% 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 David & Lorna Gladstone Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1521 Westbranch Drive 100, Mclean, VA 22102
Phone: (703) 287-5835
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who David & Lorna Gladstone Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was White House Historical Association ($150K). Together the top 10 received $317K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
230 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 229 grants of 230 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, DC (52%), Virginia (18%), Connecticut (7%), Maryland (6%), and New York (4%). The grants also included recipients in other states, such as North Carolina, Florida, and Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 54 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is David & Lorna Gladstone Foundation open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 15 of 54 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 59% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 46% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 116% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $185K (2024) to $432K (2025). In 2025 it made 54 grants totaling $432K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| White House Historical Association Washington, DC | Carrying on Charitable Purposes of Exempt Organization | $150,000 |
| The Order of St John Washington, DC | Carrying on Charitable Purposes of Exempt Organization | $33,818 |
| Brunswick School Greenwich, CT | Carrying on Charitable Purposes of Exempt Organization | $30,000 |
| Youth for Tomorrow Bristow, VA | Carrying on Charitable Purposes of Exempt Organization | $27,091 |
| Americans in Wartime Bristow, VA | Carrying on Charitable Purposes of Exempt Organization | $20,000 |
| Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation Saratoga Springs, NY | Carrying on Charitable Purposes of Exempt Organization | $15,000 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Charlotte, NC | Carrying on Charitable Purposes of Exempt Organization | $11,000 |
| Brain Tumor Network Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | Carrying on Charitable Purposes of Exempt Organization | $10,000 |
| Johns Hopkins Office of Medical Annual Giving Baltimore, MD | Carrying on Charitable Purposes of Exempt Organization | $10,000 |
| The Wilmer Eye Institute Johns Hopkins Medicine Baltimore, MD | Carrying on Charitable Purposes of Exempt Organization | $10,000 |
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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 | $7,202,665 | $347,839 | $467,990 | $431,659 | 54 | $431,659 | $218,409 | $372,740 |
| 2024 | $8,078,389 | $349,110 | $219,428 | $185,450 | 50 | $185,450 | $222,500 | $396,778 |
| 2023 | $8,476,036 | $5,023,215 | $367,064 | $335,562 | 42 | $342,520 | — | $340,328 |
| 2022 | $4,872,113 | $200,006 | $321,462 | $296,550 | 51 | $321,662 | $6 | $297,836 |
| 2021 | $5,285,317 | $220,115 | $268,075 | $254,600 | 33 | — | $5 | $186,466 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David & Lorna Gladstone Foundation reported a distributable amount of $373K 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
A mission statement for the foundation is not provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, the White House Historical Association says its work enhances understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of the Executive Mansion; Brunswick School says it educates boys from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade; and Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation describes providing lifetime sanctuary for retired Thoroughbreds.
Other 2025 recipients include organizations whose stated work includes hospital and community health services, food access, and care for people experiencing homelessness. These include Sibley Memorial Hospital Foundation, Capital Area Food Bank, and Christ House, respectively.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 54 grants totaling $431,659. Grants ranged from $500 to $150,000, with a median grant of $2,500.
The largest reported grants included $150,000 to the White House Historical Association, $33,818 to The Order of St John, $30,000 to Brunswick School, $27,091 to Youth for Tomorrow, and $20,000 to Americans in Wartime. Other grants included $15,000 to Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation; $11,000 to Billy Graham Evangelistic Association; $10,000 each to Brain Tumor Network, Johns Hopkins Office of Medical Annual Giving, and The Wilmer Eye Institute Johns Hopkins Medicine; $9,500 to Sibley Memorial Hospital Foundation; and $7,500 to Hillsdale College. The listed grant purposes were “carrying on charitable purposes of exempt organization.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David Gladstone as chairman, CEO, and president; Lorna Gladstone, Michael Licalsi, Terry Brubaker, and Laura Gladstone as directors; Michael Malesardi as chief accounting officer; and John Dellafiora as chief compliance officer. Michael Licalsi is also listed as general counsel and secretary.
David & Lorna Gladstone Foundation is led by David Gladstone, Chairman, CEO & President since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Gladstone
Chairman, CEO & President
CFO, President & Director → Chairman, CEO & President, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lorna Gladstone
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Licalsi
General Counsel, Secretary & Director
General Counsel & Secretary → General Counsel, Secretary & Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terry Brubaker
Executive Vice President & Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Gladstone
Director
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Dellafiora
Chief Compliance Officer
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Malesardi
Chief Accounting Officer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about David & Lorna Gladstone Foundation
How much does David & Lorna Gladstone Foundation give each year?
David & Lorna Gladstone Foundation gave $432K across 54 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $185K across 50 grants.
What is David & Lorna Gladstone Foundation's typical grant size?
David & Lorna Gladstone Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $7,994, across 54 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from David & Lorna Gladstone Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does David & Lorna Gladstone Foundation give grants?
David & Lorna Gladstone Foundation gives mostly in District of Columbia: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (18%) and Connecticut (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (14 grants), Bristow, VA (2 grants), Baltimore, MD (2 grants) and Saratoga Springs, NY (2 grants).
Who are David & Lorna Gladstone Foundation's largest grantees?
David & Lorna Gladstone Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include White House Historical Association ($150,000), The Order of St John ($33,818) and Brunswick School ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is David & Lorna Gladstone Foundation?
David & Lorna Gladstone Foundation reported $7.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $432K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $373K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does David & Lorna Gladstone Foundation fund?
A mission statement for the foundation is not provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from David & Lorna Gladstone Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is David & Lorna Gladstone Foundation's EIN?
David & Lorna Gladstone Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 90-0705352. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does David & Lorna Gladstone Foundation 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.
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