Herbert and Marilyn Gettelfinger
Herbert and Marilyn Gettelfinger is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 1 grants totaling $56K. Net investment income was $109.
Financial Overview
From 2020 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$56K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$56K
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Herbert and Marilyn Gettelfinger reported a distributable amount of $997 for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Herbert and Marilyn Gettelfinger
Based on IRS filings
Herbert and Marilyn Gettelfinger is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 1 grants totaling $56K. Net investment income was $109.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | — |
| Revenue | $109 |
| Expenses | $55,951 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — |
| Net Investment Income | $109 |
| Distributable Amount | $997 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2020
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2020 grants, the largest include Schwab Charitable Gift Fund ($55,951).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SCHWAB CHARITABLE GIFT FUND SAN FRANCISCO, CA | LIQUIDATING DISTRIBUTION | $55,951 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
From 2020 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DALE GETTELFINGER | DIR./CHAIRMAN/PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| DONNA GETTELFINGER | DIRECTOR/SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| JESSICA LANGE CPA | DIRECTOR/TREASURER | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Herbert and Marilyn Gettelfinger?
Herbert and Marilyn Gettelfinger is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HOUSTON, TX. It holds — in total assets as of 2020.
Where does Herbert and Marilyn Gettelfinger operate?
Herbert and Marilyn Gettelfinger has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Herbert and Marilyn Gettelfinger award?
In 2020, Herbert and Marilyn Gettelfinger awarded 1 grants totaling $56K — an average of about $56K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Herbert and Marilyn Gettelfinger required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Herbert and Marilyn Gettelfinger reported a distributable amount of $997 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Herbert and Marilyn Gettelfinger's EIN?
Herbert and Marilyn Gettelfinger's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1671005. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
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