Gilmore Foundation
Gilmore Foundation is a private foundation, based in Cleveland, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $86K. Net investment income was $318K.
Gilmore Foundation at a glance
In short: Gilmore Foundation gave $86K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $85,700
- -57.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,522
- -15.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,719,790
- +13.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (64% 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 Gilmore Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Association for Research Enlightenm ($15K). Together the top 8 received $85K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($700), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 51 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Gilmore Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 62% 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 $7K (2020) to $204K (2023). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $86K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Association for Research Enlightenm Virginia Beach, VA | Program to educate individuals to use tools for personal empowerment for healing at all levels. | $15,000 |
| Semper K9 Assistance Dogs Catlett, VA | Enhance the quality of life for wounded members of the US Armed Forces and their familes by providing them custom-trained service dogs. | $15,000 |
| Paws for Purple Hearts Merrifield, VA | To provide canine assisted warrior therapy to wounded service members and veterans. | $10,000 |
| Paws of Honor Williamsburg, VA | To provide veterinary care and products at no charge for retired military and law enforcement k9s that have served the country. | $10,000 |
| Guardian Angels Medical Service Dog Williston, FL | To work through their incredible dogs to make a difference in the lives of those struggling with a variety of disorders including PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury, Seizure Disorders, Mobility Issues and more. | $10,000 |
| America's VetDogs Smithtown, NY | To provide enhanced mobility and renewed independence to veterans, active-duty service members, and first responders with disabilities, allowing them to once again live with pride and self-reliance. | $10,000 |
| K9s for Warriors Ponte Vedra, FL | To build an unwavering bond that facilitates their collective healing and recovery. | $10,000 |
| Mutts With A Mission Virginia Beach, VA | To train service dogs for disabled Veterans, first responders, and law enforcement at no cost to the recipients. | $5,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $700 |
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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 | $2,719,790 | $428,615 | $85,548 | $85,700 | 9 | $75,700 | $318,304 | $122,748 |
| 2023 | $2,402,003 | $169,573 | $210,974 | $203,600 | 18 | $203,600 | $59,529 | $118,526 |
| 2022 | $2,443,404 | $207,183 | $115,206 | $109,500 | 13 | $109,500 | $24,213 | $117,864 |
| 2021 | $2,351,427 | $245,707 | $103,005 | $85,600 | 7 | $85,600 | $169,596 | $122,315 |
| 2020 | $2,208,725 | $107,107 | $24,194 | $7,000 | 4 | — | $48,468 | $77,291 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gilmore Foundation reported a distributable amount of $123K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Gilmore Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Susan G Johnson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Karan L Mactier
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Scott C Mactier
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Dannetta L Johnson (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Ron S Webster (2020–2023) — 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.
Frequently asked questions about Gilmore Foundation
How much does Gilmore Foundation give each year?
Gilmore Foundation gave $86K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $204K across 18 grants.
What is Gilmore Foundation's typical grant size?
Gilmore Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,522, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Gilmore Foundation give grants?
Gilmore Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (23%) and New York (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Virginia Beach, VA (2 grants).
Does Gilmore Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Gilmore Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Gilmore Foundation's largest grantees?
Gilmore Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Association for Research Enlightenm ($15,000), Semper K9 Assistance Dogs ($15,000) and Paws for Purple Hearts ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($700), which are not listed by name. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Gilmore Foundation?
Gilmore Foundation reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $76K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $123K (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 Gilmore Foundation's EIN?
Gilmore Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0004867. 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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