Gemayel Family Foundation
The Gemayel Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Sudbury, Massachusetts. Its 2024 grants supported Catholic and other religious organizations, humanitarian work, and local community organizations.
Gemayel Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Gemayel Family Foundation gave $158K across 38 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Massachusetts. 26% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $157,725
- +90.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 38
- +90.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,151
- +0.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $3,224,867
- +11.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (10 of 38, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Gemayel Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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Applications are in the form of a letter. The filing states that awards have no restrictions and that giving is not limited to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Georges Gemayel
Mailing address: 11 Meachen Lane, Sudbury, MA 01776
Phone: (978) 443-4543
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gemayel Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ascension Parish ($42K). Together the top 10 received $127K.
Grant Size Distribution
152 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 152 grants of 152 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went primarily to organizations in Massachusetts (50%), New York (25%), and Georgia (13%). Smaller shares went to organizations in Colorado (4%) and Ohio (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Gemayel Family Foundation open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 38 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $750 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 67% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 84% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $83K (2023) to $158K (2024). In 2024 it made 38 grants totaling $158K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ascension Parish Sudbury, MA | Catholic Charity | $41,700 |
| Sword of the Spirit College Park, GA | Religion Service | $20,000 |
| Aid to Church in Need ACN Brooklyn, NY | International Catholic Charity | $15,000 |
| Catholic Near East Welfare Association New York, NY | Humanitarian and Pastoral Work | $15,000 |
| The Catholic Appeal Braintree, MA | Religion Service | $12,000 |
| Biosciences Lebanese International Network Inc New York City, NY | Connect a global community of lebanese heritage professionals in biosciences to foster collaboration | $10,000 |
| Saint Johns Seminary Boston, MA | Maintain an atmosphere conducive to prayer, study, retreats, peacefulness, and safety | $4,000 |
| Augustine Institute Greenwood Village, CO | University | $3,000 |
| Catholic Answers San Diego, CA | Religion Service | $3,000 |
| Focus Denver, CO | Charity | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,224,867 | $508,315 | $185,267 | $157,725 | 38 | $157,725 | $138,477 | $188,459 |
| 2023 | $2,901,819 | $85,459 | $103,018 | $82,775 | 20 | $82,775 | $85,459 | $159,914 |
| 2022 | $2,919,378 | $22,605 | $146,772 | $128,382 | 34 | $136,939 | $52,887 | $156,591 |
| 2021 | $3,043,545 | $102,862 | $119,052 | $94,350 | 33 | $94,350 | $91,495 | $175,042 |
| 2020 | $3,059,735 | $2,272,877 | $89,473 | $87,900 | 27 | — | $370,041 | $67,873 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gemayel Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $188K for 2024 — 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 grants show support for religious and Catholic organizations, humanitarian assistance, and community needs. For example, Ascension Parish in Sudbury received $41,700 for “Catholic charity,” while Hope Sudbury received $3,000 for engaging Sudbury residents with humanitarian aid.
Grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Pine Street Inn, which received $3,000, says its mission is to end homelessness through outreach, emergency services, supportive housing, job training, and employment connections. Goodnow Library Foundation, which received $1,000, says it funds improvements to the library and promotes its use by the community. Augustine Institute describes its work as forming Catholics for the New Evangelization, and Catholic Answers describes itself as an apostolate serving Christ by bringing Catholic teaching to the world.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 38 grants totaling $157,725. Grants ranged from $25 to $41,700, with a median of $1,000. Among the largest grants were $20,000 to Sword of the Spirit for “religion service,” $15,000 to Aid to Church in Need ACN for international Catholic charity, $15,000 to Catholic Near East Welfare Association for humanitarian and pastoral work, and $12,000 to The Catholic Appeal for religion service.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Georges Gemayel and Marie Josiane Gemayel as trustees.
Gemayel Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Georges Gemayel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marie Josiane Gemayel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 Gemayel Family Foundation
How much does Gemayel Family Foundation give each year?
Gemayel Family Foundation gave $158K across 38 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $83K across 20 grants.
What is Gemayel Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Gemayel Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $4,151, across 38 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Gemayel Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Gemayel Family Foundation give grants?
Gemayel Family Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (25%) and Georgia (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sudbury, MA (7 grants), Boston, MA (7 grants) and Cincinnati, OH (2 grants).
Does Gemayel Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 38 grants with a stated purpose on Gemayel Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religion Service" (3 grants).
Who are Gemayel Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Gemayel Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Ascension Parish ($41,700), Sword of the Spirit ($20,000) and Aid to Church in Need ACN ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Gemayel Family Foundation?
Gemayel Family Foundation reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $158K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $188K (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 does Gemayel Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for religious and Catholic organizations, humanitarian assistance, and community needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gemayel Family Foundation?
Applications are in the form of a letter. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Gemayel Family Foundation's EIN?
Gemayel Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-7094302. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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