Edward T & Ellen K Dryer Charitable
Edward T & Ellen K Dryer Charitable is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. In its 2025 filing, it reported giving $99,558 through 10 grants, primarily to organizations in Michigan.
Edward T & Ellen K Dryer Charitable at a glance
In short: Edward T & Ellen K Dryer Charitable gave $100K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Michigan. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $99,558
- +77.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -9.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,956
- +95.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,750
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (87% 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 Edward T & Ellen K Dryer Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 803878, Chicago, IL 60680
Phone: (312) 630-6000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Edward T & Ellen K Dryer Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Community Foundation for Southeast MI ($50K). Together the top 10 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 73 grants of 75 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 10% to recipients in Illinois, and 3% to recipients in Washington, DC. The listed recipients included organizations in Detroit and other Michigan communities, as well as Chicago and Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Edward T & Ellen K Dryer Charitable open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 90% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $56K (2024) to $236K (2021). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation for Southeast MI Detroit, MI | General | $50,000 |
| Seedlings Braille Books for Children Livonia, MI | General | $29,558 |
| Polish Museum of America Chicago, IL | General | $10,000 |
| Grosse Pointe Library Grossee Pointe Farms, MI | General | $3,000 |
| The Helm Washington, DC | General | $2,500 |
| Charlevoix County Community Foundation East Jordan, MI | General | $1,000 |
| The Front Porch Ellsworth, MI | General | $1,000 |
| The Family Center Grosse Point Farms, MI | General | $1,000 |
| Full Circle Foundation Grosee Pt PK, MI | General | $1,000 |
| Challenge Mountain Boyne, MI | General | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2025 filing reported 10 grants, and the 2024 and 2023 filings reported 11 and 17 grants, respectively.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $348 | $122,004 | $99,558 | 10 | $120,975 | — | $3,737 |
| 2024 | $121,214 | $44,629 | $78,782 | $56,000 | 11 | $74,975 | $40,822 | $5,640 |
| 2023 | $155,793 | $24,471 | $114,770 | $90,000 | 17 | $112,623 | $16,940 | $8,646 |
| 2022 | $246,200 | $37,262 | $142,835 | $114,000 | 19 | $127,441 | $21,867 | $173,408 |
| 2021 | $351,755 | $52,413 | $268,552 | $235,750 | 18 | — | $41,130 | $21,373 |
| 2020 | $567,893 | $124,403 | $126,984 | $114,100 | 7 | — | $10,778 | $30,414 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edward T & Ellen K Dryer Charitable reported a distributable amount of $4K 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 organizations with varied purposes. Seedlings Braille Books for Children says its mission is to increase literacy and educational opportunities by providing high-quality free and low-cost Braille books for blind and visually impaired children. The Polish Museum of America says it operates a museum about Poland and the Polish-American community for current and future generations. Full Circle Foundation says it supports activities fostering self-worth and independence for people with disabilities, including people with autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $99,558. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $50,000, with a median of $1,750. Its largest awards were $50,000 to Community Foundation for Southeast MI and $29,558 to Seedlings Braille Books for Children. Other notable grants were $10,000 to the Polish Museum of America, $3,000 to Grosse Pointe Library, and $2,500 to The Helm.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jon B Gandelot as president and trustee; Judith Drobot and Joseph Drobot as trustees; and Elizabeth Mower Gandelot as secretary and trustee.
Edward T & Ellen K Dryer Charitable is led by Jon B. Gandelot, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; all 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jon B. Gandelot
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$5K (2021) → $5K (2025)
Elizabeth Mower Gandelot
Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$5K (2021) → $5K (2025)
Joseph Drobot
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$5K (2021) → $5K (2025)
Judith Drobot
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$5K (2021) → $5K (2025)
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 $5K, to Jon B Gandelot (President/Trustee). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Edward T & Ellen K Dryer Charitable
How much does Edward T & Ellen K Dryer Charitable give each year?
Edward T & Ellen K Dryer Charitable gave $100K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $56K across 11 grants.
What is Edward T & Ellen K Dryer Charitable's typical grant size?
Edward T & Ellen K Dryer Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $1,750, and its average grant was $9,956, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Edward T & Ellen K Dryer Charitable give grants?
Edward T & Ellen K Dryer Charitable gives mostly in Michigan: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (10%).
Does Edward T & Ellen K Dryer Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Edward T & Ellen K Dryer Charitable's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Edward T & Ellen K Dryer Charitable's largest grantees?
Edward T & Ellen K Dryer Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Community Foundation for Southeast MI ($50,000), Seedlings Braille Books for Children ($29,558) and Polish Museum of America ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What does Edward T & Ellen K Dryer Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Edward T & Ellen K Dryer Charitable?
The foundation states that it 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 ↑
How much is Edward T & Ellen K Dryer Charitable required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Edward T & Ellen K Dryer Charitable reported a distributable amount of $4K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Edward T & Ellen K Dryer Charitable's EIN?
Edward T & Ellen K Dryer Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1451429. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Edward T & Ellen K Dryer Charitable 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 10, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Edward T & Ellen K Dryer Charitable funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/edward-t-and-ellen-k-dryer-charitable-morg_0fdc24ca394b4b1c9b30e5eec702db0d
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