GML Foundation
GML Foundation is a private foundation based in Port Angeles, Washington. Its 2024 filing describes a trust restricted to helping needy widows who live in Clallam County, Washington.
GML Foundation at a glance
In short: GML Foundation gave $20K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $20,219
- -15.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,555
- -15.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $840
- Total assets
- $1,182,366
- +3.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% 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 GML Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing says to call or email to request an application. The application asks for the applicant’s husband’s name and date of death, as well as current income and expenses for the applicant and others living in the household. Applications are reviewed and approved or denied at a board meeting, usually monthly. The filing says the trust is restricted to needy widows residing in Clallam County.
- Contact
Application contact: Nancy Johns Representative
Mailing address: PO Box 916, Port Angeles, WA 98362
Phone: (360) 457-1344
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who GML Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Opcc ($12K). Together the top 10 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 59 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing’s award restriction is for needy widows who reside in Clallam County, Washington. All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How GML Foundation gives
- Giving grew 51% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 118% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2021) to $24K (2023). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Opcc Port Angeles, WA | Free Dental Clinic | $12,000 |
| Christmas Checks for 21 Widows Port Angeles, WA | Christmas Checks for 30 Widows | $2,100 |
| Lifeline Port Angeles, WA | Life Line for Multiple Individuals | $1,180 |
| Denny North Port Angeles, WA | RENT | $1,100 |
| Dungeness Endodontics Sequim, WA | Root Canals | $1,003 |
| Highland Commons Port Angeles, WA | RENT | $991 |
| Margaret Salstrom Port Angeles, WA | RENT | $840 |
| Wayne Zbylski Port Angeles, WA | Cord of Wood | $225 |
| Safeway Port Angeles, WA | Fuel and Groceries | $200 |
| The Vintage Apts Sequim, WA | RENT | $200 |
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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 | $1,182,366 | $111,387 | $75,702 | $20,219 | 13 | $58,891 | $62,610 | $49,804 |
| 2023 | $1,146,681 | $56,270 | $91,850 | $23,789 | 13 | $75,930 | $55,762 | $43,757 |
| 2022 | $1,052,302 | $19,216 | $75,581 | $21,725 | 11 | $62,614 | $70,127 | $48,133 |
| 2021 | $1,297,386 | $155,890 | $82,163 | $13,350 | 14 | $54,800 | $61,067 | $54,013 |
| 2020 | $1,204,880 | $68,937 | $57,311 | $23,151 | 8 | — | $55,386 | $49,866 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, GML Foundation reported a distributable amount of $50K 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
The filing does not state a separate mission. It says the trust is restricted by its founding will to needy widows who are residents of Clallam County. Grant purposes listed in 2024 included rent, dental care, utilities, fuel and groceries, and firewood.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $20,219. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $12,000, with a median of $840. Its largest listed grant was $12,000 to OPCC in Port Angeles for a free dental clinic. Other notable grants included $2,100 for Christmas checks for widows, $1,180 to Lifeline, and $1,100 to Denny North for rent.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kate Dexter as president, Harbir Bower as treasurer, Laura Murray as secretary, and Lauren Erickson and Ken Macklin as directors.
GML Foundation is led by Kate Dexter, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); all 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kate Dexter
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$350 (2020) → $280 (2024)
Ken Macklin
Director
Director → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$175 (2021) → $210 (2024)
Lauren Erickson
Director
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$210 (2023) → $315 (2024)
Harbir Bower
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$420 (2020) → $350 (2024)
Laura Murray
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$210 (2022) → $385 (2024)
Former officers (4)
- Former: Gail Wheatley (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Ken Williams (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Tom Steffen (2021) — Director
- Former: Thomas Steffen (2020) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $385, to Laura Murray (Secretary). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about GML Foundation
How much does GML Foundation give each year?
GML Foundation gave $20K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $24K across 13 grants.
What is GML Foundation's typical grant size?
GML Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $840, and its average grant was $1,555, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does GML Foundation give grants?
GML Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Port Angeles, WA (9 grants), Sequim, WA (2 grants) and Carlsborg, WA (2 grants).
Does GML Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on GML Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Rent" (4 grants).
Who are GML Foundation's largest grantees?
GML Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Opcc ($12,000), Christmas Checks for 21 Widows ($2,100) and Lifeline ($1,180), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is GML Foundation?
GML Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $59K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $50K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does GML Foundation fund?
The filing does not state a separate mission. It says the trust is restricted by its founding will to needy widows who are residents of Clallam County. Grant purposes listed in 2024 included rent, dental care, utilities, fuel and groceries, and firewood. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from GML Foundation?
The filing says to call or email to request an application. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is GML Foundation's EIN?
GML Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-6030844. 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. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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