Gemcon Family Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Palm Beach, FL EIN: 57-6199853

Gemcon Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Palm Beach, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $11.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $660K. Net investment income was $349K.

Gemcon Family Foundation at a glance

In short: Gemcon Family Foundation gave $660K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $94K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$660,000
+10.0% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
7
+0.0% vs 2023
Average grant
$94,286
+10.0% vs 2023
Median grant
$100,000
Total assets
$11,452,025
-1.4% vs 2023
Primary geography
Florida (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Gemcon Family Foundation funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 7 recipients in 2024

Literacy Coalition of PBC: $150KLiteracy Coalition of PBC$150KSoutheastern Guide Dogs: $110KSoutheastern Guide Dogs$110KEquine-Assisted Therapies of S FL: $100KEquine-Assisted Therapies of SFL$100KThe Learning Academy at the Els: $100KThe Learning Academy at theEls$100KThe Bilgrav School: $100KThe Bilgrav School$100KUrban Youth Impact: $50KUrban Youth Impact$50KLittle Smiles: $50KLittle Smiles$50K

The largest 2024 recipient was Literacy Coalition of PBC ($150K). Together the top 7 received $660K.

Grant Size Distribution

42 grants across all recorded years

1<$50K21$50–100K20$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 21 grants of 42 (50%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.

Cities

West Palm BeachJupiterBoca RatonBoynton BeachPalm Beach GardensPalmettoChelseaLake Worth

How Gemcon Family Foundation gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 101% 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

$0$250K$500K$750K$1M11 grants2020 9 grants2021 8 grants2022 7 grants2023 7 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $600K (2023) to $860K (2020). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $660K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Literacy Coalition of PBC Boynton Beach, FLGlades Family Education Program$150,000
Southeastern Guide Dogs Palmetto, FLVeteran Assistance Dogs$110,000
Equine-Assisted Therapies of S FL Boca Raton, FLTherapeutic Horseback Riding$100,000
The Learning Academy at the Els Jupiter, FLEducational$100,000
The Bilgrav School West Palm Beach, FLEducational$100,000
Urban Youth Impact West Palm Beach, FLHigh Risk Youth Education$50,000
Little Smiles Palm Beach Gardens, FLCare Givers for Children$50,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2024$11,452,025$703,983$860,999$660,0007$741,362$348,563$735,177
2023$11,609,041$633,335$801,579$600,0007$685,290$346,619$695,103
2022$11,787,113$469,122$848,533$645,0008$724,610$300,636$724,775
2021$12,166,774$811,510$873,533$650,0009$753,821$374,630$792,257
2020$12,231,500$1,717,823$1,186,073$860,00011—$451,348$1,034,508

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gemcon Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $735K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Gemcon Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Constance M. Liphardt

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    6 hrs/week

    $20K (2020) → $20K (2024)

  • Judith Ann Jokiel

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    6 hrs/week

    $20K (2020) → $20K (2024)

  • Tracey Noonan

    Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    6 hrs/week

    $20K (2023) → $20K (2024)

Former officers (2)
  • Former: Tracey Murry (2021–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Timothy J. Bach (2020) — Trustee

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.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Judith Ann Jokiel — Trustee: $20KJudith Ann JokielTrustee$20KConstance M Liphardt — Trustee: $20KConstance M LiphardtTrustee$20KTracey Noonan — Trustee: $20KTracey NoonanTrustee$20K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $20K, to Judith Ann Jokiel (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about Gemcon Family Foundation

How much does Gemcon Family Foundation give each year?

Gemcon Family Foundation gave $660K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $600K across 7 grants.

What is Gemcon Family Foundation's typical grant size?

Gemcon Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $94,286, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Gemcon Family Foundation give grants?

Gemcon Family Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were West Palm Beach, FL (2 grants).

Does Gemcon Family Foundation give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Gemcon Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.

Who are Gemcon Family Foundation's largest grantees?

Gemcon Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Literacy Coalition of PBC ($150,000), Southeastern Guide Dogs ($110,000) and Equine-Assisted Therapies of S FL ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Gemcon Family Foundation?

Gemcon Family Foundation reported $11.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $741K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $735K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What is Gemcon Family Foundation's EIN?

Gemcon Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-6199853. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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