Joan L and Robert C Gilkison Fami

WASHINGTON, DC EIN: 54-6767925

The Joan L and Robert C Gilkison Family is a family foundation established in 2007 in Virginia. The foundation is based in Washington, DC and operates as a private non-operating foundation dedicated to philanthropic giving.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$6.5M

-2.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$399K

+3.5% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$10K

+3.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joan L and Robert C Gilkison Fami reported a distributable amount of $412K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Grantmaking

The foundation makes grants to educational institutions and charitable organizations. Recent grant activity includes:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation has demonstrated funding activity in Pennsylvania, with grants to institutions in Lancaster County. The foundation's primary address is in Washington, DC.

Grant Distribution by State

New Hampshire $859K (53%)

Wisconsin $136K (8%)

Pennsylvania $128K (8%)

New York $83K (5%)

Massachusetts $76K (5%)

Colorado $65K (4%)

Virginia $58K (4%)

California $50K (3%)

+8 more states

States

Alabama Arkansas California Colorado District of Columbia Florida Illinois Massachusetts Minnesota Nebraska New Hampshire New York Oklahoma Pennsylvania Virginia Wisconsin

Cities

AkronAppletonBedfordBerkeleyBoulderBrooklineChicagoClifton ParkConcordCulver CityDoverFranconiaHarrisonburgHollisJacksonvilleLakevilleLancasterLanghorneLebanonLemoyne

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Establishment Year: 2007

Organization Type: Private non-operating foundation (Family foundation)

EIN: 54-6767925

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$6,503,571	$6,675,432	$7,129,603
Revenue	$355,226	$-43,267	$-51,590
Expenses	$551,987	$499,090	$622,791
Qualifying Distributions	$398,575	$385,000	$497,500
Net Investment Income	$215,814	—	—
Distributable Amount	$411,528	$369,571	$383,020

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

164 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Boys and Girls Club of the North Co ($20,000), Voices of Hope ($10,000), Families in Transition ($10,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
VOICES OF HOPE STONEHAM, MA	GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSE	$10,000
FAMILIES IN TRANSITION MANCHESTER, NH	GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSE	$10,000
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH ORFORD, NH	GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSE	$10,000
HAVEN VIOLENCE PREVENTION PORTSMOUTH, NH	GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSE	$10,000
POPE MEMORIAL HUMANE SOCIETY DOVER, NH	GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSE	$10,000
WE CARE CHARITY SALEM, NH	GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSE	$10,000
SEEDS OF FAITH SOMERSWORTH, NH	GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSE	$10,000
THERE WITH CARE BOULDER, CO	GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSE	$10,000
WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT JACKSONVILLE, FL	GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSE	$10,000
TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION STATEN ISLAND, NY	GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSE	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
ANDREA NELSON	TRUSTEE	0.29	—
STUART GILKISON	TRUSTEE	0.09	—
GREGORY NELSON	TRUSTEE	—	—

Contact Information

Address: 5301 Wisconsin Ave NW Ste 300, Washington, DC 20015-2015

Telephone: 877-999-9280

EIN: 54-6767925

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a grant from Joan L and Robert C Gilkison Fami?

The foundation makes grants to educational institutions and charitable organizations. Recent grant activity includes: • **Lancaster County Christian School** (2023): $15,000 grant for General Operating Expense The foundation supports private Christian educational institutions and appears to fund operational needs of recipient organizations.

Where does Joan L and Robert C Gilkison Fami make grants?

The foundation has demonstrated funding activity in Pennsylvania, with grants to institutions in Lancaster County. The foundation's primary address is in Washington, DC.

What size grants does Joan L and Robert C Gilkison Fami award?

In 2024, Joan L and Robert C Gilkison Fami awarded 41 grants totaling $399K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Joan L and Robert C Gilkison Fami required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Joan L and Robert C Gilkison Fami reported a distributable amount of $412K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Joan L and Robert C Gilkison Fami's EIN?

Joan L and Robert C Gilkison Fami's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6767925. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.