Isadore & Bertha Gudelsky Family Fnd Inc
Isadore & Bertha Gudelsky Family Fnd Inc is a private foundation based in Washington, DC. Its 2025 grants supported charitable organizations working in areas including Jewish community life, education, science, health, and the arts.
Isadore & Bertha Gudelsky Family Fnd Inc at a glance
In short: Isadore & Bertha Gudelsky Family Fnd Inc gave $1.3M across 37 grants in 2025 (avg $35K), top state Maryland. 38% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,297,050
- -20.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 37
- +15.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $35,055
- -31.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $20,963,372
- +0.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (14 of 37, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (44% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Isadore & Bertha Gudelsky Family Fnd 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: 601 Massachusetts Avenue Nw, Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (301) 799-4993
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Isadore & Bertha Gudelsky Family Fnd Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Federation of Greater Washington ($260K). Together the top 10 received $944K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($64,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
140 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 112 grants of 140 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 44% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland and 40% to recipients in New York. Florida received 6%, while the District of Columbia and California each received 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Isadore & Bertha Gudelsky Family Fnd Inc open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 14 of 37 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $27K; repeat grants $40K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 62% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 65% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 134% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $636K (2019) to $1.6M (2024). In 2025 it made 37 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Greater Washington Rockville, MD | Annual Campaign and Cornerstone Event | $260,000 |
| Jewish Agency for Israel-North American Council New York, NY | Masa Israel Journey | $200,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committtee New York, NY | Global Leadership Program and Project Entwine | $143,000 |
| American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science Inc New York, NY | Isadore & bertha gudelsky family foundation research fund (1 of 4) | $75,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $64,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces New York, NY | Legacy Summer Camp and Israel Crisis Response | $50,050 |
| Alpert Jewish Family Services West Palm Beach, FL | Emergency Financial Assistance | $50,000 |
| Jewish Federation of North America New York, NY | Jewish People Policy Institute | $50,000 |
| Maryland Hillel Center College Park, MD | General operating support and capital campaign (4 of 5) | $50,000 |
| Reut USA Woodland Hills, CA | General Operating Support | $36,000 |
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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 | $20,963,372 | $1,408,012 | $1,454,410 | $1,297,050 | 37 | $1,336,088 | $1,181,860 | $994,293 |
| 2024 | $20,789,266 | $12,055,682 | $1,741,559 | $1,637,550 | 32 | $1,673,755 | $1,815,199 | $713,996 |
| 2023 | $10,798,864 | $1,630,627 | $853,747 | $760,000 | 24 | $796,484 | $513,330 | $502,862 |
| 2022 | $10,769,651 | $922,195 | $863,379 | $785,000 | 23 | $812,737 | $873,518 | $530,451 |
| 2021 | $12,225,902 | $631,290 | $778,614 | $690,500 | 24 | — | $585,609 | $513,349 |
| 2020 | $9,952,468 | $410,235 | $769,056 | $679,500 | 25 | — | $364,725 | $521,496 |
| 2019 | $11,272,528 | $686,588 | $723,744 | $636,250 | 22 | — | $636,419 | $553,121 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Isadore & Bertha Gudelsky Family Fnd Inc reported a distributable amount of $994K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington received funding for its annual campaign and a cornerstone event, while the an individual recipient Jewish Day School received support for tuition assistance and an endowment. The American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science describes its mission as raising funds for scientific research intended to benefit people around the world. Other 2025 grantees included Save a Child’s Heart Foundation, which funds cardiac surgery for children from developing countries, and Sunflower Bakery, which provides employment pathways and workforce training for young people with learning differences.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 37 grants totaling $1,297,050. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $260,000, with a median of $15,000. Notable grants included $260,000 to the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington for its annual campaign and cornerstone event; $200,000 to the Jewish Agency for Israel–North American Council for Masa Israel Journey; and $143,000 to the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee for its Global Leadership Program and Project Entwine. Other grants included $75,000 to the American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science, $64,000 to an individual recipient Jewish Day School, and $50,050 to Friends of the Israel Defense Forces.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michael Friedman as president; Shelley Mulitz as vice president; Laura Bryna Gudelsky Mulitz as secretary; Matthew Markel as treasurer and board member; and Gary Berman as a board member.
Isadore & Bertha Gudelsky Family Fnd Inc is led by Michael Friedman, President since 2023 (on filings since 2019); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael Friedman
President
Treasurer → President, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Bryna Gudelsky Mulitz
Secretary
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shelley Mulitz
Vice President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Berman
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Markel
Treasurer & Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Arlene Kaufman (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Paul S. Berger (2019–2023) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Isadore & Bertha Gudelsky Family Fnd Inc
How much does Isadore & Bertha Gudelsky Family Fnd Inc give each year?
Isadore & Bertha Gudelsky Family Fnd Inc gave $1.3M across 37 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.6M across 32 grants.
What is Isadore & Bertha Gudelsky Family Fnd Inc's typical grant size?
Isadore & Bertha Gudelsky Family Fnd Inc's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $35,055, across 37 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Isadore & Bertha Gudelsky Family Fnd Inc that year got $27K on average.
Where does Isadore & Bertha Gudelsky Family Fnd Inc give grants?
Isadore & Bertha Gudelsky Family Fnd Inc's top state is Maryland, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (40%) and Florida (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants), Rockville, MD (4 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and College Park, MD (2 grants).
Does Isadore & Bertha Gudelsky Family Fnd Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 46% of Isadore & Bertha Gudelsky Family Fnd Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 37) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Isadore & Bertha Gudelsky Family Fnd Inc's largest grantees?
Isadore & Bertha Gudelsky Family Fnd Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish Federation of Greater Washington ($260,000), Jewish Agency for Israel-North American Council ($200,000) and American Jewish Joint Distribution Committtee ($143,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($64,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Isadore & Bertha Gudelsky Family Fnd Inc?
Isadore & Bertha Gudelsky Family Fnd Inc reported $21.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $994K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Isadore & Bertha Gudelsky Family Fnd Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Isadore & Bertha Gudelsky Family Fnd 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 Isadore & Bertha Gudelsky Family Fnd Inc's EIN?
Isadore & Bertha Gudelsky Family Fnd Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6036621. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Isadore & Bertha Gudelsky Family Fnd 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.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 4, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Isadore & Bertha Gudelsky Family Fnd Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 6, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/isadore-and-bertha-gudelsky-family-fnd-inc-morg_a3d2e086f87f4bcf9e4f99e96441ec5e
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