Harry & Leah Gudelsky Foundation Inc
The Harry & Leah Gudelsky Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Washington, DC. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in youth sports, education, music, food assistance, and community programs.
Harry & Leah Gudelsky Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Harry & Leah Gudelsky Foundation Inc gave $550K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $37K), top state Maryland. 33% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $550,000
- -28.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +15.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $36,667
- -37.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $2,154,501
- -12.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (5 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (45% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Harry & Leah Gudelsky Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1099 22Nd St Nw 1006, Washington, DC 20037
Phone: (202) 297-1387
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Harry & Leah Gudelsky Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Macabi USA ($110K). Together the top 10 received $495K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 53 (62%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the reported grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland (45%), Washington, DC (22%), Pennsylvania (20%), Michigan (5%), and New Mexico (4%). The listed recipients also include Springfield College in Massachusetts and I Am You 360 in Arizona; the available information does not provide a state share for those grants.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Harry & Leah Gudelsky Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 15 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $47K; repeat grants $32K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $33K repeat.
- 60% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 164% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 235% 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $208K (2022) to $768K (2024). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $550K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Macabi USA Philadelphia, PA | SAME | $110,000 |
| McTef Silver Spring, MD | SAME | $50,000 |
| Southwest Sports and Fitness Alliance Baltimore, MD | SAME | $50,000 |
| Levine School of Music Washington, DC | SAME | $50,000 |
| So What Else Inc Bethesda, MD | SAME | $50,000 |
| The Dinner School Bethesda, MD | SAME | $50,000 |
| Leveling the Playing Field Washington, DC | SAME | $50,000 |
| Bender JCC Rockville, MD | SAME | $40,000 |
| Temple Israel West Bloomfield, MI | SAME | $25,000 |
| Springfield College Springfield, MA | SAME | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,154,501 | $290,821 | $590,931 | $550,000 | 15 | $550,000 | $75,036 | $234,457 |
| 2024 | $2,454,611 | $980,332 | $808,388 | $767,500 | 13 | $767,500 | $78,120 | $229,267 |
| 2023 | $2,282,667 | $194,367 | $284,083 | $245,000 | 6 | $245,000 | $69,095 | $221,405 |
| 2022 | $2,372,383 | $139,511 | $249,230 | $208,000 | 9 | $208,000 | $59,536 | $228,696 |
| 2021 | $2,482,115 | $222,500 | $250,500 | $215,000 | 10 | $215,000 | $80,929 | $221,979 |
| 2020 | $2,510,129 | $260,581 | $250,213 | $215,000 | 13 | — | $53,670 | $196,361 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harry & Leah Gudelsky Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $234K for 2025 — 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 foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose stated work spans several areas. So What Else Inc says it serves children and families in underserved communities through food security, basic necessities, and out-of-school programs in literacy, athletics, and the arts. Leveling the Playing Field Inc says it helps provide youth sports opportunities by donating used and excess sporting equipment to programs and schools serving low-income communities. Springfield College describes its mission as educating students for leadership in service to others.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $550,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $110,000, with a median of $40,000. Larger awards included $110,000 to Macabi USA; $50,000 each to MCTEF, Southwest Sports and Fitness Alliance, Levine School of Music, So What Else Inc, The Dinner School, and Leveling the Playing Field; and $40,000 to Bender JCC. Other reported awards included $25,000 to Temple Israel, $20,000 each to Springfield College and Food and Friends, and $10,000 to Aspen Santa Fe Ballet.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2025 filing lists Erwin Gudelsky as president and Harriette Gudelsky and Barry Gudelksy as secretaries.
Harry & Leah Gudelsky Foundation Inc is led by Erwin Gudelsky, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Erwin Gudelsky
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Barry Gudelksy
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Harriette Gudelsky
Secretary
On filings since 2020
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.
Frequently asked questions about Harry & Leah Gudelsky Foundation Inc
How much does Harry & Leah Gudelsky Foundation Inc give each year?
Harry & Leah Gudelsky Foundation Inc gave $550K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $768K across 13 grants.
What is Harry & Leah Gudelsky Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Harry & Leah Gudelsky Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $40,000, and its average grant was $36,667, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Harry & Leah Gudelsky Foundation Inc that year got $47K on average.
Where does Harry & Leah Gudelsky Foundation Inc give grants?
Harry & Leah Gudelsky Foundation Inc's top state is Maryland, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (22%) and Pennsylvania (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants), Bethesda, MD (2 grants), Rockville, MD (2 grants) and Santa Fe, NM (2 grants).
Does Harry & Leah Gudelsky Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Harry & Leah Gudelsky Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Same" (15 grants).
Who are Harry & Leah Gudelsky Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Harry & Leah Gudelsky Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Macabi USA ($110,000), McTef ($50,000) and Southwest Sports and Fitness Alliance ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Harry & Leah Gudelsky Foundation Inc?
Harry & Leah Gudelsky Foundation Inc reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $550K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $234K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Harry & Leah Gudelsky Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose stated work spans several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Harry & Leah Gudelsky Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Harry & Leah Gudelsky Foundation Inc's EIN?
Harry & Leah Gudelsky Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1123363. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Harry & Leah Gudelsky 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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