George and Carolyn Metskas
George and Carolyn Metskas is a private foundation, based in Gaithersburg, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $585K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $57K. Net investment income was $30K.
George and Carolyn Metskas at a glance
In short: George and Carolyn Metskas gave $57K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $57,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,500
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $584,606
- -2.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (70% 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 George and Carolyn Metskas funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Kravis Center for the Performing AR ($10K). Together the top 6 received $57K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 27 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How George and Carolyn Metskas gives
- Giving grew 128% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 132% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2022) to $57K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $57K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kravis Center for the Performing AR West Palm Beach, FL | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Hannah's Home of S Florida Tequesta, FL | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Quantum House West Palm Beach, FL | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Royal Poinciana Chapel Palm Beach, FL | Contribution | $10,000 |
| The Center for Great Expectations Somerset, NJ | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Hero Dogs Brookeville, MD | Contribution | $7,000 |
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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 | $584,606 | $41,896 | $58,919 | $57,000 | 6 | $57,000 | $30,254 | $43,305 |
| 2024 | $601,585 | $46,027 | $58,749 | $57,000 | 5 | $57,000 | $31,474 | $42,101 |
| 2023 | $614,307 | $31,180 | $26,577 | $25,000 | 5 | $25,000 | $29,603 | $40,822 |
| 2022 | $609,704 | $29,500 | $26,522 | $25,000 | 5 | $25,000 | $27,978 | $41,613 |
| 2021 | $606,726 | $28,430 | $31,023 | $30,000 | 6 | $30,000 | $27,260 | $40,454 |
| 2020 | $609,319 | $34,154 | $36,414 | $35,000 | 7 | — | $32,740 | $40,759 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George and Carolyn Metskas reported a distributable amount of $43K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
George and Carolyn Metskas is led by Gary Mrenak, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gary Mrenak
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert Schaffer
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sharon Rentzel
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 George and Carolyn Metskas
How much does George and Carolyn Metskas give each year?
George and Carolyn Metskas gave $57K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $57K across 5 grants.
What is George and Carolyn Metskas's typical grant size?
George and Carolyn Metskas's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,500, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does George and Carolyn Metskas give grants?
George and Carolyn Metskas gives mostly in Florida: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (18%) and Maryland (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were West Palm Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does George and Carolyn Metskas give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on George and Carolyn Metskas's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (6 grants).
Who are George and Carolyn Metskas's largest grantees?
George and Carolyn Metskas's largest 2025 grantees include Kravis Center for the Performing AR ($10,000), Hannah's Home of S Florida ($10,000) and Quantum House ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is George and Carolyn Metskas?
George and Carolyn Metskas reported $585K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $57K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $43K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is George and Carolyn Metskas's EIN?
George and Carolyn Metskas's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-1582212. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 27, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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