Lewis M Gabbe Foundation Inc
Lewis M Gabbe Foundation Inc is a family foundation established in 1976 in New Jersey. Based in Brielle, NJ, the foundation operates as a private grantmaking organization supporting charitable causes.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.6M
+2.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$69K
+0.0% YoY
Grant Count
39
-7.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
+7.7% YoY
Grantmaking
The foundation makes grants to charitable organizations. Recent grant activity includes:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations in New Jersey and the surrounding region.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Total Assets: $1,532,813
Total Annual Giving: $69,000
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,564,801 | $1,532,813 | $1,550,535 |
| Revenue | $132,753 | $81,515 | $24,049 |
| Expenses | $100,765 | $99,090 | $111,553 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $83,923 | $83,671 | $91,600 |
| Net Investment Income | $115,911 | $66,096 | $29,386 |
| Distributable Amount | $88,348 | $81,192 | $83,076 |
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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
200 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
James G Mortenson is listed as a key contact associated with the foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN P MORTENSON | Trustee | 0.75 | — |
| JAMES G MORTENSON | Trustee | 1 | — |
| PETER D MORTENSON | Trustee | 0.25 | — |
Location & Contact
Address: 920 Woodview Rd, Brielle, NJ 08730-1226
Phone: 973-592-3491
EIN: 22-2130042
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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