Edward Hall Gmelich Memorial
Edward Hall Gmelich Memorial is a private foundation based in Plainview, New York. It made 19 grants totaling $536,800 in 2025 to charitable organizations in several states.
Edward Hall Gmelich Memorial at a glance
In short: Edward Hall Gmelich Memorial gave $537K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $28K), top state Connecticut. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $536,800
- +31.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- -20.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $28,253
- +65.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $5,796,527
- -2.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (38% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Edward Hall Gmelich Memorial
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Mjsm - PO Box 331, Plainview, NY 11803
Phone: (631) 423-1208
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Edward Hall Gmelich Memorial funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sacred Heart University ($200K). Together the top 10 received $523K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 60 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut (38%), New Jersey (36%), New York (20%), Pennsylvania (4%), and Colorado (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Edward Hall Gmelich Memorial gives
- 37% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 141% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $147K (2023) to $593K (2022). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $537K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT | General | $200,000 |
| Interfaith Neighbors Asbury Park, NJ | General | $105,000 |
| New York University New York, NY | General | $55,000 |
| Christian Brothers Academy Lincroft, NJ | General | $50,000 |
| The Sam Cullen Memorial Foundation Plainview, NY | General | $50,000 |
| Temple University Philadelphia, PA | General | $20,000 |
| Rumson Country Day School Rumson, NJ | General | $15,500 |
| Focus Golden, CO | General | $12,000 |
| Ranney School Tinton Falls, NJ | General | $10,000 |
| Experience Camps Westport, CT | General | $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 | $5,796,527 | $444,830 | $570,667 | $536,800 | 19 | $536,800 | $427,011 | $379,615 |
| 2024 | $5,922,080 | $200,644 | $437,179 | $409,450 | 24 | $409,450 | $185,603 | $339,680 |
| 2023 | $6,164,860 | $-39,060 | $181,210 | $147,000 | 4 | $147,000 | $534,233 | $315,437 |
| 2022 | $6,383,671 | $1,090,669 | $628,144 | $592,950 | 6 | $592,950 | $1,067,773 | $375,660 |
| 2021 | $5,921,868 | $349,907 | $399,361 | $375,000 | 7 | — | $330,546 | $343,394 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edward Hall Gmelich Memorial reported a distributable amount of $380K 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 foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees include educational institutions and organizations providing community assistance, food, shelter, and support for grieving children. These are descriptions of grantees’ work, not stated foundation priorities: Interfaith Neighbors describes providing meals, rental and utility assistance, and affordable housing to underprivileged families and others; Lunch Break describes providing food, emergency shelter, clothing, and life skills; and Experience Camps describes free camps and year-round programs for grieving children.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $536,800 across 19 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $200,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
Its largest reported grants included $200,000 to Sacred Heart University, $105,000 to Interfaith Neighbors, $55,000 to New York University, $50,000 to Christian Brothers Academy, and $50,000 to The Sam Cullen Memorial Foundation. The listed grants were designated for general purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Justin Gmelich and Victoria Gmelich as trustees.
Edward Hall Gmelich Memorial's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Justin Gmelich
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Victoria Gmelich
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/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 Edward Hall Gmelich Memorial
How much does Edward Hall Gmelich Memorial give each year?
Edward Hall Gmelich Memorial gave $537K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $409K across 24 grants.
What is Edward Hall Gmelich Memorial's typical grant size?
Edward Hall Gmelich Memorial's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $28,253, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Edward Hall Gmelich Memorial give grants?
Edward Hall Gmelich Memorial's top state is Connecticut, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Jersey (36%) and New York (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants) and Rumson, NJ (2 grants).
Does Edward Hall Gmelich Memorial give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Edward Hall Gmelich Memorial's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Edward Hall Gmelich Memorial's largest grantees?
Edward Hall Gmelich Memorial's largest 2025 grantees include Sacred Heart University ($200,000), Interfaith Neighbors ($105,000) and New York University ($55,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Edward Hall Gmelich Memorial?
Edward Hall Gmelich Memorial reported $5.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $537K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $380K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Edward Hall Gmelich Memorial fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees include educational institutions and organizations providing community assistance, food, shelter, and support for grieving children. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Edward Hall Gmelich Memorial?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Edward Hall Gmelich Memorial's EIN?
Edward Hall Gmelich Memorial's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7335710. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Edward Hall Gmelich Memorial 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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