Point Gammon Foundation
Point Gammon Foundation is a private foundation based in Palm Beach, Florida. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in historic preservation, the arts, youth development through golf, wildlife conservation, and other charitable activities.
Point Gammon Foundation at a glance
In short: Point Gammon Foundation gave $1.6M across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $68K), mostly in New York. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,554,749
- +15.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- +4.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $67,598
- +10.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $47,600
- Total assets
- $3,903,551
- -17.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (7 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (53% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Point Gammon Foundation
- 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: PO Box 549, Palm Beach, FL 33480
Phone: (201) 794-6060
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Point Gammon Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was NY Botanical Garden ($621K). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
114 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 114 (66%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (53%), Florida (35%), Maine (6%), Rhode Island (3%), and Massachusetts (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Point Gammon Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 23 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $108K; repeat grants $50K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 52% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−18%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 132% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.3M (2023) to $2.8M (2022). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NY Botanical Garden Bronx, NY | For the preservation of the horitculture and plant landscapes across national historic landmarks. | $621,486 |
| Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach Palm Beach, FL | For historic preservation of buildings and landmarks in palm beach. | $125,000 |
| New York City Ballet New York, NY | For Fine Arts, Ballet Performances and Educational Programs | $105,500 |
| One Plympton Preservation Foundation Inc Portland, ME | For maintaining & improving this architecturally significant & historic building. | $100,000 |
| PGA Tour First Tee Foundation Inc Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | For youth character development through golf and life skills training. | $100,000 |
| Norton Museum of Art West Palm Beach, FL | For Arts Education and Development of Visual Artists. | $77,000 |
| Childrens Golf Foundation Inc Riviera Beach, FL | For youth development and access to golf programs for children. | $75,500 |
| 564 Park Avenue Preservation Foundation New York, NY | For preservation and maintenance of culturally significant buildings and landmarks. | $50,000 |
| Madison Square Boys & Girls Club Foundation Inc New York, NY | For Cancer Research and Patient Support Services. | $50,000 |
| Palm Beach Zoo West Palm Beach, FL | For wildlife conservation, education, and animal welfare at the zoo. | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,903,551 | $120,831 | $1,573,845 | $1,554,749 | 23 | $1,554,749 | $112,623 | $1,180,268 |
| 2023 | $4,732,904 | $1,697,713 | $1,405,038 | $1,348,950 | 22 | $1,348,950 | $1,680,625 | $1,013,675 |
| 2022 | $4,442,662 | $2,605,573 | $2,932,236 | $2,846,000 | 23 | $2,846,000 | $2,438,445 | $989,971 |
| 2021 | $4,923,051 | $4,318,443 | $1,944,006 | $1,905,000 | 23 | $1,905,000 | $3,477,532 | $1,026,995 |
| 2020 | $3,380,722 | $6,290,476 | $1,926,365 | $1,906,520 | 23 | — | $1,422,463 | $788,060 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Point Gammon Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.2M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing does not state a foundation mission. Its 2024 grants included support for historic buildings and landmarks, gardens, ballet and art programs, youth golf programs, and wildlife conservation.
Grantees describe their own work in varied terms. One Plympton Preservation Foundation says it was created to maintain and improve the exterior of a historic building and perpetuate education about architecture, history, and culture. PGA TOUR First Tee Foundation says it combines golf with a life-skills curriculum to help children build character. Norton Museum of Art describes its work as welcoming visitors to experience art through programs and collections. Miami City Ballet says it presents dance performances, trains aspiring dancers, and provides dance education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 23 grants totaling $1,554,749. Awards ranged from $500 to $621,486, with a median of $47,600.
Among the largest grants were $621,486 to NY Botanical Garden for preservation of horticulture and plant landscapes across National Historic Landmarks; $125,000 to Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach for historic preservation; $105,500 to New York City Ballet for ballet performances and educational programs; and $100,000 each to One Plympton Preservation Foundation for maintaining and improving a historic building and PGA TOUR First Tee Foundation for youth character development through golf and life-skills training. Other notable awards included $77,000 to Norton Museum of Art, $75,500 to Children’s Golf Foundation, and $50,000 each to 564 Park Avenue Preservation Foundation, Madison Square Boys & Girls Club Foundation, Palm Beach Zoo, and Preservation Society of Newport County.
Additional reported 2024 grants included $35,000 to The Society of the Four Arts, $10,000 to Glades Academy Foundation, and $5,163 to Camp Cocker Rescue. The Society of the Four Arts says it provides educational and cultural programs for the Palm Beach County community; Glades Academy Foundation says it supports quality public school education in Florida; and Camp Cocker Rescue says it rescues dogs from high-kill shelters in the United States and South Korea.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jane C Carroll and Jonathan C Clay as directors.
Point Gammon Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jane C. Carroll
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan C. Clay
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Point Gammon Foundation
How much does Point Gammon Foundation give each year?
Point Gammon Foundation gave $1.6M across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.3M across 22 grants.
What is Point Gammon Foundation's typical grant size?
Point Gammon Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $47,600, and its average grant was $67,598, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Point Gammon Foundation that year got $108K on average.
Where does Point Gammon Foundation give grants?
Point Gammon Foundation gives mostly in New York: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (35%) and Maine (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants), West Palm Beach, FL (3 grants) and Palm Beach Gardens, FL (2 grants).
Does Point Gammon Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on Point Gammon Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Point Gammon Foundation's largest grantees?
Point Gammon Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include NY Botanical Garden ($621,486), Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach ($125,000) and New York City Ballet ($105,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Point Gammon Foundation?
Point Gammon Foundation reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Point Gammon Foundation fund?
The filing does not state a foundation mission. Its 2024 grants included support for historic buildings and landmarks, gardens, ballet and art programs, youth golf programs, and wildlife conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Point Gammon Foundation?
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 Point Gammon Foundation's EIN?
Point Gammon Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4049057. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Point Gammon Foundation 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 September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Point Gammon Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/point-gammon-foundation-morg_bc1ebfa0869d4478923d23ad964bd4ed
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