Geltzer Family Foundation
Geltzer Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $587K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $63K. Net investment income was $68K.
Geltzer Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Geltzer Family Foundation gave $63K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $63,191
- -9.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- -10.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,021
- +0.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $586,720
- -1.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (64% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Geltzer Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Drexel University ($41K across 6 grants). Together the top 3 received $53K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 51 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Geltzer Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 237% of 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $63K (2025) to $113K (2021). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $63K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | Hillel at Drexel University - Hillel Student Programming | $15,000 |
| T a S K Trenton, NJ | Geltzer Family Foundation/TASK Holiday at Home Thanksgiving Day | $10,691 |
| Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | President's General Purpose Fund | $10,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $10,000 |
| Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | Drexel University Alumni Fund | $5,000 |
| Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | Department of Athletics Fund | $4,500 |
| Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | Drexel University LeBow College of Business | $3,500 |
| Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship "Drexel Day of Giving" - Innovation Hall Challenge | $2,500 |
| Temple Micah Lawrenceville, NJ | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
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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 | $586,720 | $65,734 | $73,189 | $63,191 | 9 | $72,189 | $67,613 | $30,473 |
| 2024 | $594,175 | $74,531 | $85,237 | $70,150 | 10 | $83,712 | $77,529 | $32,269 |
| 2023 | $604,881 | $64,541 | $102,658 | $95,653 | 12 | $101,558 | $73,565 | $34,246 |
| 2022 | $642,998 | $36,147 | $83,453 | $72,900 | 10 | $83,355 | $36,097 | $38,695 |
| 2021 | $690,304 | $33,042 | $123,446 | $113,408 | 10 | $123,046 | $34,143 | $45,107 |
| 2020 | $780,708 | $37,656 | $114,748 | $105,015 | 11 | — | $41,214 | $46,412 |
| 2019 | $857,800 | $155,629 | $118,099 | $108,800 | 11 | — | $46,793 | $45,366 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Geltzer Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $30K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Geltzer Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David R Geltzer
Trustee
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ethan M Geltzer
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Isaac S Geltzer
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leslee V Geltzer
Trustee
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Geltzer Family Foundation
How much does Geltzer Family Foundation give each year?
Geltzer Family Foundation gave $63K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $70K across 10 grants.
What is Geltzer Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Geltzer Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,021, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Geltzer Family Foundation give grants?
Geltzer Family Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (36%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (6 grants).
Does Geltzer Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of Geltzer Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Geltzer Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Geltzer Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Drexel University ($40,500 across 6 grants), T a S K ($10,691) and Temple Micah ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Geltzer Family Foundation?
Geltzer Family Foundation reported $587K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $72K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $30K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Geltzer Family Foundation's EIN?
Geltzer Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-2075972. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 17, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 5, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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