Gubelmann Family Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker West Palm Beach, FL EIN: 65-0538042

Gubelmann Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in West Palm Beach, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including schools, arts and cultural organizations, and organizations working in areas such as food security and homelessness.

Key facts about Gubelmann Family Foundation Inc

In short: Gubelmann Family Foundation Inc gave $217K across 35 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), top state Maryland. 33% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
65-0538042
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$217,000
Grants made (2025)
35
Average grant
$6,200
Median grant
$1,500
New grantees (estimate)
33% first-time grantees (10 of 30, 2025)
Total assets
$1,599,690
Primary geography
Maryland (46% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.6M

-7.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$217K

+76.4% YoY

Grant Count

35

-10.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$6K

+96.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gubelmann Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $97K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Is Gubelmann Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?

33%

first-time grantees, 2025

In 2025, 10 of 30 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $4K. How we count

Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.

  • 63% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
  • Giving grew 55% from 2022 to 2025. Method
  • In 2025 it paid out 231% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its grants include support for educational institutions, arts and cultural organizations, and maritime organizations, as well as charities serving community needs. For example, Grace Church School says it teaches intellectual skills and ethical habits; St. George’s School describes its work as helping high-school students develop their individual gifts. The Palm Beach County Food Bank says it works to fight hunger and improve food security, while The Lord’s Place describes its mission as breaking the cycle of homelessness.

Grantmaking

In 2025, the foundation awarded 35 grants totaling $217,000. The median grant was $1,500; grants ranged from $100 to $100,000. The largest award was $100,000 to SAIL 4TH 250 for general operations. Other notable grants included $10,000 each to the Community Foundation for the Palm Beaches, Eaglebrook School, Grace Church School, Olana Partnership, Society of the Four Arts, and St. George’s School, all for general operations. International Yacht Restoration School received two grants of $5,000, one for its maritime library and one for general operations.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2025, Maryland received 46% of grant dollars, followed by Rhode Island (15%), Florida (14%), New York (10%), and Massachusetts (7%).

Grant Distribution by State

18states

Share of all 35 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

Cities

Santa FeWest Palm BeachNew YorkNewportDeerfieldPalm BeachMiddletownAspenDraperHudsonJacksonBoynton BeachPlaceholderNorfolkPalmetto BaySanta CruzBiloxiChicagoMinneapolisWashington

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K34 grants202036 grants202144 grants202232 grants202339 grants202435 grants2025

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Sail 4TH 250: $100KSail 4TH 250$100KSt Georges School: $16K across 3 grantsSt Georges School$16K · 3 grantsEaglebrook School: $15K across 2 grantsEaglebrook School$15K · 2 grantsCommunity Foundation for the Palm Beaches: $10K across 2 grantsCommunity Foundation for thePalm Beaches$10K · 2 grantsGrace Church School: $10KGrace Church School$10KInternational Yacht Restoration School (Iyrs): $10K across 2 grantsInternational YachtRestoration School (Iyrs)$10K · 2 grantsOlana Partnership: $10KOlana Partnership$10KSociety of the Four Arts: $10KSociety of the Four Arts$10KSailing Museum: $5KSailing Museum$5KSt Judes Children Hospital: $5KSt Judes Children Hospital$5K

Grant Size Distribution

186 grants across all recorded years

185<$50K$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
SAIL 4TH 250 Baltimore, MDGENERAL OPERATIONS$100,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE PALM BEACHES West Palm Beach, FLGENERAL OPERATIONS$10,000
EAGLEBROOK SCHOOL Deerfield, MAGENERAL OPERATIONS$10,000
GRACE CHURCH SCHOOL New York, NYGENERAL OPERATIONS$10,000
OLANA PARTNERSHIP Hudson, NYGENERAL OPERATIONS$10,000
SOCIETY OF THE FOUR ARTS Palm Beach, FLGENERAL OPERATIONS$10,000
ST GEORGES SCHOOL Middletown, RIGENERAL OPERATIONS$10,000
EAGLEBROOK SCHOOL Deerfield, MAGENERAL OPERATIONS$5,000
INTERNATIONAL YACHT RESTORATION SCHOOL (IYRS) Newport, RIMARITIME LIBRARY$5,000
INTERNATIONAL YACHT RESTORATION SCHOOL (IYRS) Newport, RIGENERAL OPERATIONS$5,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$100K$200K$300K202020212022202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$1,599,690$1,720,327$1,827,428
Revenue$124,919$52,650$-12,373
Expenses$245,556$159,751$138,544
Qualifying Distributions$223,814$125,494$113,631
Net Investment Income$103,087$32,768$134,222
Distributable Amount$96,809$97,022$88,957

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 14, 2023)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 13, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 2, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 2, 2025)
  6. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
  7. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
  8. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 14, 2023)
  9. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 13, 2023)
  10. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 2, 2024)
  11. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 2, 2025)
  12. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2025 filing lists Julie M Bedard as secretary/treasurer, Henry Paret as CIO, William S Gubelmann as president/director, and James B Gubelmann as vice president/director.

Gubelmann Family Foundation Inc is led by William S. Gubelmann, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • William S. Gubelmann

    President & Director

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • James B. Gubelmann

    Vice President & Director

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Henry Paret

    CIO

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Julie M. Bedard

    Secretary & Treasurer

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Contact

Mailing address: 1555 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd Ste 406, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone: (561) 659-4455

Frequently asked questions about Gubelmann Family Foundation Inc

How much does Gubelmann Family Foundation Inc give each year?

Gubelmann Family Foundation Inc gave $217K across 35 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $123K across 39 grants.

What is Gubelmann Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

Gubelmann Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $6,200, across 35 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Gubelmann Family Foundation Inc that year got $13K on average.

Where does Gubelmann Family Foundation Inc give grants?

Gubelmann Family Foundation Inc's top state is Maryland, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Rhode Island (15%) and Florida (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Fe, NM (7 grants), West Palm Beach, FL (5 grants), Newport, RI (4 grants) and Middletown, RI (3 grants).

Does Gubelmann Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Yes: 97% of Gubelmann Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (34 of 35) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are Gubelmann Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

Gubelmann Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Sail 4TH 250 ($100,000), St Georges School ($16,000 across 3 grants) and Eaglebrook School ($15,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is Gubelmann Family Foundation Inc?

Gubelmann Family Foundation Inc reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $224K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $97K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does Gubelmann Family Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its grants include support for educational institutions, arts and cultural organizations, and maritime organizations, as well as charities serving community needs. For example, Grace Church School says it teaches intellectual skills and ethical habits; St. George’s School describes its work as helping high-school students develop their individual gifts. The Palm Beach County Food Bank says it works to fight hunger and impr…

How do I apply for a grant from Gubelmann Family 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 Gubelmann Family Foundation Inc's EIN?

Gubelmann Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0538042. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

Does Gubelmann Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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