Gummels Family Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Panama City Beach, FL EIN: 81-4753569

Gummels Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Panama City Beach, Florida. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including cancer research, disaster relief, music, housing, children’s services, education, and support for veterans and first responders.

Key facts about Gummels Family Foundation Inc

In short: Gummels Family Foundation Inc gave $152K across 35 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), top state Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
81-4753569
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$152,000
Grants made (2024)
35
Average grant
$4,343
Median grant
$5,000
Total assets
$2,219,345
Primary geography
Florida (32% of itemized 2024 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, 2024; updated October 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.2M

+23.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$152K

+68.9% YoY

Grant Count

35

+45.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$4K

+15.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gummels Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $192K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How Gummels Family Foundation Inc gives

  • 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving grew 201% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 79% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Panama City Symphony says it provides classical and popular music to delight, educate, and inspire communities. Samaritan’s Purse describes its work as providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine. Other recipients included organizations supporting childhood language-disorder treatment, children with cancer, housing, and the families of Naval Special Warfare members.

Grantmaking

In 2024, the foundation made 35 grants totaling $152,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $15,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Notable awards included $15,000 to MD Anderson Cancer Center for cancer research, $12,500 to Panama City Symphony, and $10,000 each to Samaritan’s Purse and United Way of Asheville for hurricane relief. Other recipients included Tunnel to Towers ($7,500) and Anchorage Children’s Home ($5,000).

How to Apply

The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states. Florida received the largest share (32%), followed by North Carolina (19%), Texas (16%), Georgia (5%), and Pennsylvania (5%). Other 2024 recipients were located in states including Maryland, Colorado, and California.

Grant Distribution by State

16states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.

Cities

Panama CityPanama City BeachAmericusAtlantaWoodland HillsCincinnatiHoustonLongmontPhiladelphiaVirginia BeachGarden ValleyHagerstownLynn HavenNorfolkAshevilleBooneClermontDenverNorcrossTampa

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K$200K9 grants2020 16 grants2021 21 grants2022 24 grants2023 35 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2020) to $152K (2024). In 2024 it made 35 grants totaling $152K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

MD Anderson Cancer Center: $15KMD Anderson Cancer Center$15KPanama City Symphony: $13KPanama City Symphony$13KSamaritan's Purse: $10KSamaritan's Purse$10KUnited Way of Asheville: $10KUnited Way of Asheville$10KTunnel to Towers: $8KTunnel to Towers$8KAmerican Red Cross: $5KAmerican Red Cross$5KAnchorage Chiildren's Home: $5KAnchorage Chiildren's Home$5KBig Brothersbig Sisters of NW FL: $5KBig Brothersbig Sisters of NWFL$5KBunkers Point Educational Fdn: $5KBunkers Point Educational Fdn$5KDoctors Without Borders: $5KDoctors Without Borders$5K

The largest 2024 recipient was MD Anderson Cancer Center ($15K). Together the top 10 received $80K.

Grant Size Distribution

105 grants across all recorded years

105<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 105 grants of 105 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TXCancer Research$15,000
Panama City Symphony Panama City Beach, FLLive Symphonic Music to Engage$12,500
Samaritan's Purse Boone, NCHurricane Relief$10,000
United Way of Asheville Asheville, NCHurricane Relief$10,000
Tunnel to Towers Philadelphia, PAHomes for VETERANS&FIRST Repsonders$7,500
American Red Cross Asheville, NCHurricane Relief$5,000
Anchorage Chiildren's Home Panama City, FLProvide Safety to Abused & Homeless$5,000
Big Brothersbig Sisters of NW FL Panama City, FLNurture Children & Strengthen Comm.$5,000
Bunkers Point Educational Fdn Panama City, FLEducation in Boating and Sailing$5,000
Doctors Without Borders Hagerstown, MDProvide Medical Services Worldwide$5,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2024 $2,219,345 $915,147 $158,495 $152,000
2023 $1,800,248 $457,247 $95,138 $90,000
2022 $1,615,888 $413,122 $84,970 $80,000
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$500K$1M$1.5M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$2,219,345$1,800,248$1,615,888
Revenue$915,147$457,247$413,122
Expenses$158,495$95,138$84,970
Qualifying Distributions$152,000$90,000$83,651
Net Investment Income$66,746$138,229$55,428
Distributable Amount$191,642$162,368$77,989

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Kenneth Gummels as president, Marilyn Gummels as vice president and secretary, and Michael E Townsend as director.

Gummels Family Foundation Inc is led by Kenneth Gummels, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Kenneth Gummels

    President

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Michael E. Townsend

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Marilyn Gummels

    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.

Contact

Mailing address: 1016 Navy Blvd Pmb 341, Panama City Beach, FL 32408-7444
Phone: (850) 774-8808

Frequently asked questions about Gummels Family Foundation Inc

How much does Gummels Family Foundation Inc give each year?

Gummels Family Foundation Inc gave $152K across 35 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $90K across 24 grants.

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

Gummels Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,343, across 35 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Gummels Family Foundation Inc give grants?

Gummels Family Foundation Inc's top state is Florida, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (19%) and Texas (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Panama City, FL (6 grants), Houston, TX (2 grants), Panama City Beach, FL (2 grants) and Asheville, NC (2 grants).

Does Gummels Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 35 grants with a stated purpose on Gummels Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Hurricane Relief" (10 grants).

Who are Gummels Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

Gummels Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include MD Anderson Cancer Center ($15,000), Panama City Symphony ($12,500) and Samaritan's Purse ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Gummels Family Foundation Inc?

Gummels Family Foundation Inc reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $152K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $192K (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 does Gummels Family Foundation Inc fund?

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Panama City Symphony says it provides classical and popular music to delight, educate, and inspire communities. See mission & focus areas ↑

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

Gummels Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4753569. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Does Gummels 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 October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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