Gill Family Foundation
The Gill Foundation of Texas, established in 1997 by Linda and Jack Gill, supports America's science, technology, engineering, math and entrepreneurship initiatives through scholarships for economically disadvantaged students, creation of Centers of Excellence in technical fields such as cardiovascular sciences and neurosciences, and development of innovative educational programs promoting interdisciplinary collaboration at universities. To date, gifts and grants total approximately $30,000,000.
Gill Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Gill Family Foundation gave $150K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $149,500
- -30.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,357
- -40.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $3,267,070
- -1.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (33% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Gill Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was High Spirit Community Farm ($50K). Together the top 7 received $150K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 33 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Gill Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 76% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $148K (2020) to $215K (2023). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| High Spirit Community Farm Great Barrington, MA | To provide resources for housing for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities | $50,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | To Provide Educational Opportunities | $50,000 |
| Sigma Chi Foundation Evanston, IL | To Provide Educational Opportunities | $25,000 |
| Wake Forest Athletics Winston-Salem, NC | To Provide Resources to Collegiate Athletes | $20,000 |
| Cabbage Patch Settlement House Louisville, KY | To provide educational opportunities and resources for youth development program | $2,000 |
| Institute of Classical Architecture and Art New York, NY | To Provide Educational Opportunities | $1,500 |
| American Printing House for the Blind Louisville, KY | To provide educational aids for blind and visually impaired | $1,000 |
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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 | $3,267,070 | $108,009 | $169,704 | $149,500 | 7 | $153,502 | $95,631 | $202,056 |
| 2023 | $3,328,765 | $241,653 | $228,722 | $215,300 | 6 | $215,555 | $229,049 | $183,002 |
| 2022 | $3,315,834 | $195,645 | $212,670 | $194,500 | 7 | $195,997 | $183,371 | $183,882 |
| 2021 | $3,332,859 | $188,422 | $181,487 | $167,000 | 6 | $168,425 | $179,506 | $187,005 |
| 2020 | $3,325,970 | $152,889 | $157,393 | $148,100 | 7 | — | $187,048 | $166,987 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gill Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $202K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Gill Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Gill Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Lakeway, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $150K. Net investment income was $96K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Gill Family Foundation is led by R. Scott Gill, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
R. Scott Gill
President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey T. Gill
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia G. Gill
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 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 Gill Family Foundation
How much does Gill Family Foundation give each year?
Gill Family Foundation gave $150K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $215K across 6 grants.
What is Gill Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Gill Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $21,357, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Gill Family Foundation give grants?
Gill Family Foundation's top state is Massachusetts, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (33%) and Illinois (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Louisville, KY (2 grants).
Does Gill Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Gill Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Provide Educational Opportunities" (3 grants).
Who are Gill Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Gill Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include High Spirit Community Farm ($50,000), Johns Hopkins University ($50,000) and Sigma Chi Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Gill Family Foundation?
Gill Family Foundation reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $154K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $202K (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 is Gill Family Foundation's EIN?
Gill Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3677871. 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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