Gadomski Family Foundation
The Gadomski Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its website says it was formed in 2007 and describes support for organizations working in education, at-risk children, physical and mental health, the arts, and local communities.
Gadomski Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Gadomski Family Foundation gave $934K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $85K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $934,000
- -5.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -71.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $84,909
- +236.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $660,059
- -48.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (82% 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 Gadomski Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Website: https://gadomskifoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gadomski Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Christian Brothers University ($300K). Together the top 10 received $934K.
Grant Size Distribution
95 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 95 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website says grants are typically limited to organizations serving communities where family members live: the Lehigh Valley, the San Francisco Bay Area, Atlantic City, and the Chicago area. It says most of its grants are centered in the Lehigh Valley.
In 2025, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Tennessee (82%), Illinois (17%), and Arkansas (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Gadomski Family Foundation gives
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. 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 (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 $250K (2021) to $1.7M (2023). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $934K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christian Brothers University Memphis, TN | Gadomski School of Engineering enrolling efforts | $300,000 |
| St Paul the Apostle Catholic School Memphis, TN | St. Paul's Catholic School Campaign | $250,000 |
| Diocese of Memphis Roman Catholic Church Memphis, TN | Holy Spirit cHURCH | $100,000 |
| Diocese of Memphis Roman Catholic Church Memphis, TN | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Maternity B V M Parish & School Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| St Patrick High School Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Memphis Inc Memphis, TN | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Christian Brothers of the Midwest Burr Ridge, IL | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Discalced Carmelite Nuns Little Rock, AR | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Gifts of Love Inc Memphis, TN | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2025 filing states that it distributed $934,000 from sources other than current income. It reported that this amount was 25% or more of its net assets of $1,512,556 at the beginning of that taxable year.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $660,059 | $329,007 | $952,236 | $934,000 | 11 | $942,322 | $503,596 | $48,124 |
| 2024 | $1,283,288 | $415,728 | $1,005,556 | $983,000 | 39 | $993,093 | $501,239 | $90,172 |
| 2023 | $1,873,116 | $1,476,167 | $1,750,357 | $1,732,000 | 43 | $1,742,246 | $564,214 | $88,821 |
| 2021 | $766,398 | $1,022,964 | $256,566 | $250,000 | 2 | $256,566 | $111,950 | $1,370 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gadomski Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $48K 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
The foundation’s website identifies education, at-risk children, physical and mental health, the arts, and local community as areas it intends to support. It also lists organizations that have received grants from the foundation or its family. These include grantees whose own work includes religious and social services, food assistance, housing, arts and culture, education, and child well-being.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $934,000. Grants ranged from $4,000 to $300,000, with a median of $50,000. The largest listed grants were $300,000 to Christian Brothers University for “Gadomski School of Engineering enrolling efforts,” $250,000 to St Paul the Apostle Catholic School for its campaign, and two $100,000 grants to the Diocese of Memphis Roman Catholic Church, for “Holy Spirit cHURCH” and general and unrestricted purposes. Maternity B V M Parish & School received $100,000 for general and unrestricted purposes.
The foundation’s website says most available grant money has already been committed through multi-year pledges and directs applicants to the Lehigh Valley Community Foundation for application administration. However, the foundation’s 2025 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
The website lists ineligible applicants or requests, including for-profit organizations, foreign-controlled entities, organizations formed less than two years ago, direct donations to individuals, political campaigns and lobbying, and organizations that fail stewardship requirements. It also restricts capital-project and multi-year-pledge requests in certain cases where the foundation or its donor-advised fund made a relevant grant within the preceding 24 months.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Richard T Gadomski as director and president, Jay Healy as director and secretary, and Regina G Healy as director and treasurer. The foundation’s website identifies Bob and Susan Gadomski as founding trustees and Dr. Elizabeth Gadomski as a trustee.
Gadomski Family Foundation is led by Richard T Gadomski, Director & President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard T Gadomski
Director & President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jay Healy
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Regina G Healy
Director & Treasurer
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 Gadomski Family Foundation
How much does Gadomski Family Foundation give each year?
Gadomski Family Foundation gave $934K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $983K across 39 grants.
What is Gadomski Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Gadomski Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $84,909, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Gadomski Family Foundation give grants?
Gadomski Family Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Memphis, TN (7 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Gadomski Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 73% of Gadomski Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Gadomski Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Gadomski Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Christian Brothers University ($300,000), St Paul the Apostle Catholic School ($250,000) and Diocese of Memphis Roman Catholic Church ($200,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Gadomski Family Foundation?
Gadomski Family Foundation reported $660K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $942K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $48K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Gadomski Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s website identifies education, at-risk children, physical and mental health, the arts, and local community as areas it intends to support. It also lists organizations that have received grants from the foundation or its family. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gadomski Family Foundation?
Gadomski Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines. Check gadomskifoundation.org for any change to that policy.
What is Gadomski Family Foundation's EIN?
Gadomski Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1067148. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Gadomski Family 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.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 24, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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