Emma C Gehr Foundation
Emma C Gehr Foundation is a private foundation, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $9.9M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 3 grants totaling $397K. Net investment income was $1.4M.
Emma C Gehr Foundation at a glance
In short: Emma C Gehr Foundation gave $397K across 3 grants in 2026 (avg $132K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $397,137
- -11.7% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $132,379
- -11.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $132,379
- Total assets
- $9,859,892
- +6.7% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Washington (67% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Emma C Gehr Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Seattle Children's Hospital ($132K). Together the top 3 received $397K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 12 grants of 15 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Emma C Gehr Foundation gives
- Giving fell 25% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 80% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $387K (2024) to $833K (2022). In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $397K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle Children's Hospital Seattle, WA | Unrestricted General | $132,379 |
| Washington Masonic Charities University PL, WA | Support Those in Need of | $132,379 |
| Lanham Foundation Dallas, TX | Education of Indigent | $132,379 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,859,892 | $1,477,748 | $531,257 | $397,137 | 3 | $441,407 | $1,395,321 | $549,780 |
| 2025 | $9,244,547 | $905,641 | $580,236 | $449,616 | 3 | $491,501 | $818,531 | $523,017 |
| 2024 | $8,879,374 | $308,771 | $496,299 | $387,360 | 3 | $424,954 | $236,926 | $472,560 |
| 2023 | $9,072,347 | $-132,380 | $654,775 | $528,594 | 3 | $565,223 | $116,750 | $473,304 |
| 2022 | $9,897,906 | $2,113,583 | $961,015 | $833,106 | 3 | $874,707 | $2,027,211 | $566,686 |
| 2021 | $8,788,974 | $617,351 | $541,465 | $430,563 | 3 | — | $550,931 | $488,548 |
| 2020 | $8,662,443 | $850,819 | $536,853 | $430,563 | 3 | — | $810,411 | $457,009 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Emma C Gehr Foundation reported a distributable amount of $550K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Emma C Gehr Foundation's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$102K (2022) → $109K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America N A (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $109K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Emma C Gehr Foundation
How much does Emma C Gehr Foundation give each year?
Emma C Gehr Foundation gave $397K across 3 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $450K across 3 grants.
What is Emma C Gehr Foundation's typical grant size?
Emma C Gehr Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $132,379, and its average grant was $132,379, across 3 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Emma C Gehr Foundation give grants?
Emma C Gehr Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (33%).
Does Emma C Gehr Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of Emma C Gehr Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Emma C Gehr Foundation?
Emma C Gehr Foundation reported $9.9M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $441K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $550K (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 is Emma C Gehr Foundation's EIN?
Emma C Gehr Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-6279262. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS May 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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