Gummels Family Foundation Inc
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.
Gummels Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Gummels Family Foundation Inc gave $152K across 35 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), top state Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $152,000
- +68.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 35
- +45.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,343
- +15.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,219,345
- +23.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (32% 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 Gummels Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1016 Navy Blvd Pmb 341, Panama City Beach, FL 32408-7444
Phone: (850) 774-8808
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gummels Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
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
The most common grant size was under $50K: 105 grants of 105 (100%).
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
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
States
Cities
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2020) to $152K (2024). In 2024 it made 35 grants totaling $152K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TX | Cancer Research | $15,000 |
| Panama City Symphony Panama City Beach, FL | Live Symphonic Music to Engage | $12,500 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Hurricane Relief | $10,000 |
| United Way of Asheville Asheville, NC | Hurricane Relief | $10,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Philadelphia, PA | Homes for VETERANS&FIRST Repsonders | $7,500 |
| American Red Cross Asheville, NC | Hurricane Relief | $5,000 |
| Anchorage Chiildren's Home Panama City, FL | Provide Safety to Abused & Homeless | $5,000 |
| Big Brothersbig Sisters of NW FL Panama City, FL | Nurture Children & Strengthen Comm. | $5,000 |
| Bunkers Point Educational Fdn Panama City, FL | Education in Boating and Sailing | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders Hagerstown, MD | Provide Medical Services Worldwide | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,219,345 | $915,147 | $158,495 | $152,000 | 35 | $152,000 | $66,746 | $191,642 |
| 2023 | $1,800,248 | $457,247 | $95,138 | $90,000 | 24 | $90,000 | $138,229 | $162,368 |
| 2022 | $1,615,888 | $413,122 | $84,970 | $80,000 | 21 | $83,651 | $55,428 | $77,989 |
| 2021 | $1,582,466 | $347,417 | $74,896 | $50,500 | 16 | $53,729 | $17,877 | $137,032 |
| 2020 | $1,204,947 | $691,962 | $47,118 | $22,500 | 9 | — | — | $50,087 |
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.
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).
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.
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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