Gettel Foundation Inc
Gettel Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Bradenton, Florida. In 2024, it made 74 grants totaling $447,953, with most grant dollars going to organizations in Florida.
Gettel Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Gettel Foundation Inc gave $448K across 74 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $447,953
- -1.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 74
- +8.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,053
- -9.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $12,607,750
- +4.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (89% 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 Gettel Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5959 East Sr 64, Bradenton, FL 34208
Phone: (941) 567-2660
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gettel Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Parrish Community High School ($25K). Together the top 10 received $175K.
Organizations only. It also paid 9 grants to individuals ($4,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
219 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 219 grants of 219 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 6% to Georgia, 3% to Michigan, 1% to Massachusetts, and 1% to Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 74 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Gettel Foundation Inc gives
- 49% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 321% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 112% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $96K (2020) to $455K (2023). In 2024 it made 74 grants totaling $448K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Parrish Community High School Parrish, FL | Operational support | $25,000 |
| Professional Academies Magnet Gainesville, FL | Operational support | $25,000 |
| Florida Pre-Paid College Board Tampa, FL | Operational support | $24,983 |
| First United Methodist Church of Sarasota Sarasota, FL | Operational support | $20,000 |
| The Libertore Fund For Children Sarasota, FL | Operational support | $20,000 |
| Take Stock in Children Palmetto, FL | Operational support | $15,000 |
| The Haven Sarasota, FL | Operational support | $15,000 |
| All Faiths Food Bank Sarasota, FL | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Beds For Kids Bradenton, FL | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Bread of the Mighty Gainesville, FL | Operational support | $10,000 |
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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 | $12,607,750 | $632,334 | $670,861 | $447,953 | 74 | $669,881 | $567,405 | $597,966 |
| 2023 | $12,039,371 | $985,047 | $472,884 | $454,896 | 68 | $457,121 | $434,988 | $590,750 |
| 2022 | $10,770,415 | $3,830,442 | $315,010 | $276,452 | 39 | $312,493 | $276,715 | $457,321 |
| 2021 | $8,763,763 | $3,317,647 | $167,221 | $106,323 | 22 | $159,718 | $78,055 | $323,889 |
| 2020 | $4,991,005 | $1,835,747 | $117,318 | $95,500 | 16 | — | $444,349 | $170,572 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gettel Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $598K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in education, food assistance, housing, recovery, and services for children and families. For example, All Faiths Food Bank describes its mission as providing healthy solutions to end hunger, while The Haven describes its mission as providing supportive housing for formerly homeless people in recovery from addiction. The Libertore Fund for Children says it funds tax-exempt organizations serving at-risk children and families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 74 grants totaling $447,953. Grants ranged from $200 to $25,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest awards included $25,000 each to Parrish Community High School and Professional Academies Magnet for operational support, and $24,983 to Florida Pre-Paid College Board for operational support. Other notable grants included $20,000 each to First United Methodist Church of Sarasota and The Libertore Fund for Children, and $15,000 each to TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN and The Haven.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Gettel Foundation Inc is led by James Gettel, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Gettel
President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/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 Gettel Foundation Inc
How much does Gettel Foundation Inc give each year?
Gettel Foundation Inc gave $448K across 74 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $455K across 68 grants.
What is Gettel Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Gettel Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,053, across 74 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Gettel Foundation Inc give grants?
Gettel Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sarasota, FL (15 grants), Tampa, FL (7 grants), Bradenton, FL (7 grants) and Woodstock, GA (6 grants).
Does Gettel Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 88% of Gettel Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (65 of 74) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Financial assistance" (9 grants).
Who are Gettel Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Gettel Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Parrish Community High School ($25,000), Professional Academies Magnet ($25,000) and Florida Pre-Paid College Board ($24,983), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 9 grants to individuals ($4,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Gettel Foundation Inc?
Gettel Foundation Inc reported $12.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $670K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $598K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Gettel Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in education, food assistance, housing, recovery, and services for children and families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gettel Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 Gettel Foundation Inc's EIN?
Gettel Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1639333. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Gettel Foundation Inc 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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