Gillam Foundation
Gillam Foundation is a private foundation based in Anchorage, Alaska. Its 2024 IRS filing is marked as a final return, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Gillam Foundation at a glance
In short: Gillam Foundation gave $31K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Alaska. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $31,149
- -79.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -58.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,396
- -51.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Primary geography
- Alaska (98% 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 Gillam Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its 2024 filing is marked as final, so this should not be treated as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3025 Marston Drive, Anchorage, AK 99517
Phone: (907) 441-9553
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gillam Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Catholic Social Services ($14K). Together the top 8 received $31K.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 69 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Alaska and 2% to recipients in Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How Gillam Foundation gives
- Giving fell 32% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2024) to $308K (2022). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Social Services Anchorage, AK | To a Public Charity/General Support | $14,409 |
| Junior Achievement Anchorage, AK | To a Public Charity/General Support | $10,000 |
| Arctic Rec Center Anchorage, AK | To a Public Charity/General Support | $2,390 |
| Covenant House Alaska Anchorage, AK | To a Public Charity/General Support | $1,000 |
| Arctic Encounter Symposium Anchorage, AK | To a Public Charity/General Support | $700 |
| American Lung Association Anchorage, AK | To a Public Charity/General Support | $500 |
| Junior Achievement Anchorage, AK | To a Public Charity/General Support | $500 |
| Covenant House Alaska Anchorage, AK | To a Public Charity/General Support | $500 |
| World Health Dental Port Hadlock, WA | To a Public Charity/General Support | $500 |
| American Heart Association Anchorage, AK | To a Public Charity/General Support | $250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | — | $33,589 | $31,149 | 13 | $33,589 | — |
| 2023 | $94,169 | — | $155,014 | $153,422 | 31 | $154,932 | — |
| 2022 | $249,183 | — | $310,435 | $307,715 | 20 | $304,085 | — |
| 2021 | $559,618 | $1,680 | $47,372 | $45,500 | 5 | $47,180 | — |
| 2020 | $605,310 | $546,152 | $1,182 | — | — | — | $17 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to charitable organizations, with each listed grant designated for general support. Catholic Social Services, one of the recipients, describes its mission as promoting “the physical, spiritual and mental welfare of persons in need in the community.”
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $31,149. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $14,409, with a median grant of $500. Notable recipients included Catholic Social Services ($14,409), Junior Achievement ($10,000), Arctic Rec Center ($2,390), and Covenant House Alaska ($1,000), all in Anchorage, Alaska.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert A Gillam as director, president, and treasurer; Stacia T Gillam as director, vice president, and secretary; and JL McCarrey III as director.
Gillam Foundation is led by Robert A. Gillam, Director, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert A. Gillam
Director, President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jl McCarrey III
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stacia T. Gillam
Director, Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
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 Gillam Foundation
How much does Gillam Foundation give each year?
Gillam Foundation gave $31K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $153K across 31 grants.
What is Gillam Foundation's typical grant size?
Gillam Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $2,396, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Gillam Foundation give grants?
Gillam Foundation gives mostly in Alaska: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Anchorage, AK (12 grants).
Does Gillam Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Gillam Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Gillam Foundation's largest grantees?
Gillam Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Catholic Social Services ($14,409), Junior Achievement ($10,500 across 2 grants) and Arctic Rec Center ($2,390), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Gillam Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to charitable organizations, with each listed grant designated for general support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gillam Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Gillam Foundation's EIN?
Gillam Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0244064. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Gillam Foundation 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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