David and Lucille Gildin Family
The David and Lucille Gildin Family is a private foundation based in the Bronx, New York. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in areas such as peace, youth arts, democracy, health, children’s well-being, and Jewish culture.
Key facts about David and Lucille Gildin Family
In short: David and Lucille Gildin Family gave $78K across 48 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state New York. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 13-3178179
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $78,488
- Grants made (2024)
- 48
- Average grant
- $1,635
- Median grant
- $1,154
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (14 of 48, 2024)
- Total assets
- $1,115,291
- Primary geography
- New York (35% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.1M
+2.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$78K
+2.6% YoY
Grant Count
48
-7.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
+11.2% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David and Lucille Gildin Family reported a distributable amount of $70K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is David and Lucille Gildin Family open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 48 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 65% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 112% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, American Friends of Combatants for Peace describes its work as building support for a just peace in Israel and Palestine; Movement Voter Fund says it invests in grassroots groups advancing democracy, equity, and sustainability in the United States; and the Middle East Children’s Alliance describes work supporting children’s rights and well-being in the Middle East. The National Yiddish Book Center says it works to recover and regenerate Yiddish and modern Jewish literature and culture.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 48 grants totaling $78,488. Grant amounts ranged from $257 to $4,130, with a median of $1,154. All listed grant purposes were general charitable purposes.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $4,130 to American Friends of Combatants for Peace, $3,470 to Jewish Voice for Peace, $3,150 to Rossing Center for Education & Dialogue (America Gives), and $2,665 each to the Brennan Center for Justice, Kids in Need of Defense (KIND), and Movement Voter Fund. Other notable recipients included the Middle East Children’s Alliance and Yiddish Book Center, each receiving $2,500. The grantee-reported missions of these organizations include peacebuilding, children’s support, civic engagement, and cultural preservation.
How to Apply
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (35%), Washington, DC (18%), California (16%), Massachusetts (10%), and Colorado (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 48 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $69K (2020) to $78K (2024). In 2024 it made 48 grants totaling $78K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Friends of Combatants for Peace ($4K). Together the top 10 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
287 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 287 grants of 287 (100%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of Combatants for Peace New York, NY | Genl Charitable Purposes | $4,130 |
| Birth Future Foundation Arvada, CO | Genl Charitable Purposes | $3,644 |
| Jewish Voice for Peace Berkeley, CA | Genl Charitable Purposes | $3,470 |
| Rossing Center for Ed & Diaglogue (America Gives) Washington, DC | Genl Charitable Purposes | $3,150 |
| Brennan Center for Justice New York, NY | Genl Charitable Purposes | $2,665 |
| Kids in Need of Defense (Kind) Washington, DC | Genl Charitable Purposes | $2,665 |
| Movement Voter Fund Northampton, MA | Genl Charitable Purposes | $2,665 |
| Creating Healthier Communities Alexandria, VA | Genl Charitable Purposes | $2,609 |
| Middle East Children's Alliance Berkeley, CA | Genl Charitable Purposes | $2,500 |
| Yiddish Book Center Amherst, MA | Genl Charitable Purposes | $2,500 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,115,291 | $144,069 | $118,824 | $78,488 |
| 2023 | $1,090,304 | $27,694 | $112,061 | $76,467 |
| 2022 | $1,176,287 | $50,365 | $118,507 | $75,701 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,115,291 | $1,090,304 | $1,176,287 |
| Revenue | $144,069 | $27,694 | $50,365 |
| Expenses | $118,824 | $112,061 | $118,507 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $78,488 | $76,467 | $75,701 |
| Net Investment Income | $102,192 | — | $5,949 |
| Distributable Amount | $69,941 | $67,147 | $71,222 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Marsha Gildin as president, Janis Gildin as secretary, and Beth Gildin Watrous as treasurer.
David and Lucille Gildin Family is led by Marsha Gildin, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marsha Gildin
President
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beth Gildin Watrous
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janis Gildin
Secretary
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Mailing address: 2711 Henry Hudson Parkway 7F, Bronx, NY 10463-4716
Phone: (914) 739-4605
Frequently asked questions about David and Lucille Gildin Family
How much does David and Lucille Gildin Family give each year?
David and Lucille Gildin Family gave $78K across 48 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $76K across 52 grants.
What is David and Lucille Gildin Family's typical grant size?
David and Lucille Gildin Family's median grant in 2024 was $1,154, and its average grant was $1,635, across 48 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from David and Lucille Gildin Family that year got $2K on average.
Where does David and Lucille Gildin Family give grants?
David and Lucille Gildin Family's top state is New York, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (18%) and California (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (15 grants), Washington, DC (8 grants), Berkeley, CA (3 grants) and San Francisco, CA (2 grants).
Who are David and Lucille Gildin Family's largest grantees?
David and Lucille Gildin Family's largest 2024 grantees include American Friends of Combatants for Peace ($4,130), Birth Future Foundation ($3,644) and Jewish Voice for Peace ($3,470), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 14% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is David and Lucille Gildin Family?
David and Lucille Gildin Family reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $78K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $70K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does David and Lucille Gildin Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from David and Lucille Gildin Family?
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 and Lucille Gildin Family's EIN?
David and Lucille Gildin Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3178179. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does David and Lucille Gildin Family 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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