Gaston Breeze Educational
Gaston Breeze Educational is a private foundation based in Zuni, Virginia. Its 2024 filing reports 28 grants totaling $83,620, including grants for scholarships, gifts, donations, and named projects.
Gaston Breeze Educational at a glance
In short: Gaston Breeze Educational gave $84K across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $83,620
- +253.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- +7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,986
- +228.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,200
- Total assets
- $139,575
- +517.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Gaston Breeze Educational
- 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: 22243 Thomas Woods Trl, Zuni, VA 23898
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gaston Breeze Educational funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was David Durning ($25K). Together the top 10 received $59K.
Organizations only. It also paid 9 grants to individuals ($21,397), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 79 grants of 79 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia and 3% to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Gaston Breeze Educational gives
- Giving grew 403% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2020) to $84K (2024). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $84K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| David Durning Zuni, VA | David's Project | $24,696 |
| ODU Education Foudation Norfolk, VA | Blackwater Perserve | $9,500 |
| 9 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $21,397 |
| Paul Turner Zuni, VA | Housing Military Vet/Navy Project | $6,007 |
| Windsor High School Windsor, VA | Graduation Gifts | $3,800 |
| Gift Cards for College Students Zuni, VA | GIFTS | $3,704 |
| CT3 Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Donation | $2,500 |
| Boy Scouts - Tidewater Council Virignia Beach, VA | Donation | $1,500 |
| Legacy Baseball Zuni, VA | Donation | $1,500 |
| Carson Pierce Zuni, VA | Carson Fundraiser | $1,481 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $139,575 | $207,779 | $90,818 | $83,620 | 28 | $83,620 | $4 | $7,752 |
| 2023 | $22,614 | $20,000 | $23,654 | $23,654 | 26 | $23,654 | — | $944 |
| 2022 | $26,268 | $26,000 | $14,122 | $14,122 | 10 | $14,122 | — | $672 |
| 2021 | $14,390 | — | $16,612 | $16,612 | 4 | $16,612 | — | $1,053 |
| 2020 | $31,002 | $500 | $8,500 | $8,500 | 11 | — | — | $1,838 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gaston Breeze Educational reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included scholarships, graduation gifts, donations, and support for projects involving a preserve and housing for a military veteran.
One 2024 recipient, CT3 Foundation, describes its own mission as igniting hope, inspiring generosity, and uniting people through fundraising events that support local organizations across Virginia, California, and Arizona.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 28 grants totaling $83,620. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $24,696, with a median of $1,200. Notable grants included $24,696 to David Durning for “David’s Project,” $9,500 to ODU Education Foundation for “Blackwater Preserve,” and $8,600 and $6,331 to individual recipients for scholarships. Other grants included $6,007 to an individual recipient for “Housing Military Vet/Navy Project,” $3,800 to Windsor High School for graduation gifts, and $2,500 to CT3 Foundation for a donation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael D Luter and Judy S Luter as directors.
Gaston Breeze Educational's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael D. Luter
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judy S. Luter
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/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.
Frequently asked questions about Gaston Breeze Educational
How much does Gaston Breeze Educational give each year?
Gaston Breeze Educational gave $84K across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $24K across 26 grants.
What is Gaston Breeze Educational's typical grant size?
Gaston Breeze Educational's median grant in 2024 was $1,200, and its average grant was $2,986, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Gaston Breeze Educational give grants?
Gaston Breeze Educational gives mostly in Virginia: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Zuni, VA (9 grants) and Windsor, VA (4 grants).
Does Gaston Breeze Educational give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on Gaston Breeze Educational's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (8 grants) and "Scholarship" (7 grants).
Who are Gaston Breeze Educational's largest grantees?
Gaston Breeze Educational's largest 2024 grantees include David Durning ($24,696), ODU Education Foudation ($9,500) and Windsor High School ($7,200 across 4 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 9 grants to individuals ($21,397), which are not listed by name. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Gaston Breeze Educational?
Gaston Breeze Educational reported $140K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $84K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Gaston Breeze Educational fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included scholarships, graduation gifts, donations, and support for projects involving a preserve and housing for a military veteran. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gaston Breeze Educational?
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 ↑
What is Gaston Breeze Educational's EIN?
Gaston Breeze Educational's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4809574. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Gaston Breeze Educational 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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