Marvin D and Melissa U Gill
Marvin D and Melissa U Gill is a private foundation based in Tampa, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations working in areas that include basic needs, animal welfare, public education, health, and community services.
Marvin D and Melissa U Gill at a glance
In short: Marvin D and Melissa U Gill gave $108K across 29 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Florida. 28% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $108,160
- +20.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 29
- +31.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,730
- -8.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $928,349
- +0.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (8 of 29, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Florida (70% 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 Marvin D and Melissa U Gill
- 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: 1107 Marquina De Avila, Tampa, FL 33613-1067
Phone: (813) 265-6660
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Marvin D and Melissa U Gill funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Metropolitan Ministries ($18K). Together the top 10 received $81K.
Grant Size Distribution
132 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 132 grants of 132 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 70% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 16% to recipients in New York, 5% to recipients in Washington, D.C., 4% to recipients in Virginia, and 2% to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Marvin D and Melissa U Gill open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 29 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 69% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 25% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% 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 $86K (2023) to $145K (2022). In 2025 it made 29 grants totaling $108K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Ministries Tampa, FL | General Support | $17,500 |
| Feeding Tampa Bay Tampa, FL | General Support | $12,500 |
| Humane Society of Tampa Bay Tampa, FL | Animal Welfare | $10,000 |
| Wedu Public Radiotv Tampa, FL | Public Education | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | General Support | $8,500 |
| Blood Cancers United Washington, DC | General Support | $5,000 |
| Judeo-Chrisitan Health Clinic Tampa, FL | General Support | $5,000 |
| Moffit Cancer Center Tampa, FL | General Support | $5,000 |
| Alzheimer's Foundation of America New York, NY | General Support | $4,000 |
| Crisis Center of Tampa Bay Tampa, FL | General Support | $3,500 |
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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 | $928,349 | $228,633 | $191,672 | $108,160 | 29 | $113,143 | $145,718 | $111,449 |
| 2024 | $926,029 | $120,230 | $111,885 | $89,500 | 22 | $93,295 | $35,611 | $74,972 |
| 2023 | $917,684 | $35,762 | $106,114 | $86,000 | 22 | $88,820 | $12,612 | $64,148 |
| 2022 | $988,036 | $-29,031 | $166,365 | $144,776 | 29 | $147,584 | $4,918 | $83,229 |
| 2021 | $1,183,432 | $-56,408 | $149,003 | $113,675 | 30 | $116,473 | — | $113,605 |
| 2020 | $1,388,843 | $364,908 | $184,187 | $105,371 | 29 | — | $288,283 | $98,045 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marvin D and Melissa U Gill reported a distributable amount of $111K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations addressing homelessness, hunger, animal welfare, public education, health, domestic violence, conservation, and services for children.
Grantee missions illustrate the range of supported work. Metropolitan Ministries describes its work as caring for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness through services intended to alleviate suffering, promote dignity, and foster self-sufficiency. The Humane Society of Tampa Bay says it works to end animal homelessness and provide care for companion animals. The Spring of Tampa Bay describes its mission as preventing domestic violence, protecting victims, and promoting change in lives, families, and communities. The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America says it provides support, services, and education to people and families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, and funds research.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $108,160 through 29 grants. Grants ranged from $260 to $17,500, with a median grant of $2,000.
The largest reported grants included $17,500 to Metropolitan Ministries and $12,500 to Feeding Tampa Bay, both for general support; $10,000 to the Humane Society of Tampa Bay for animal welfare; and $10,000 to WEDU Public Radio/TV for public education. Other notable grants included $8,500 to Doctors Without Borders for general support; $5,000 each to Blood Cancers United, Judeo-Christian Health Clinic, and Moffitt Cancer Center for general support; and $4,000 to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Melissa U Gill as president and Marvin Gill as secretary/treasurer.
Marvin D and Melissa U Gill is led by Melissa U. Gill, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Melissa U. Gill
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marvin Gill
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary → Secretary & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Marvin D and Melissa U Gill
How much does Marvin D and Melissa U Gill give each year?
Marvin D and Melissa U Gill gave $108K across 29 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $90K across 22 grants.
What is Marvin D and Melissa U Gill's typical grant size?
Marvin D and Melissa U Gill's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,730, across 29 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Marvin D and Melissa U Gill that year got $2K on average.
Where does Marvin D and Melissa U Gill give grants?
Marvin D and Melissa U Gill gives mostly in Florida: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tampa, FL (11 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Arlington, VA (2 grants).
Does Marvin D and Melissa U Gill give general operating support?
Yes: 83% of Marvin D and Melissa U Gill's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 29) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Marvin D and Melissa U Gill's largest grantees?
Marvin D and Melissa U Gill's largest 2025 grantees include Metropolitan Ministries ($17,500), Feeding Tampa Bay ($12,500) and Humane Society of Tampa Bay ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Marvin D and Melissa U Gill?
Marvin D and Melissa U Gill reported $928K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $113K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $111K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Marvin D and Melissa U Gill fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations addressing homelessness, hunger, animal welfare, public education, health, domestic violence, conservation, and services for children. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Marvin D and Melissa U Gill?
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 Marvin D and Melissa U Gill's EIN?
Marvin D and Melissa U Gill's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-2821302. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Marvin D and Melissa U Gill 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 October 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 May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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