The Dorothy M Gillespie Foundation Inc
The Dorothy M Gillespie Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Boynton Beach, Florida. It supports the training and education of young artists, principally women, through scholarships and grants at accredited institutions.
The Dorothy M Gillespie Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Dorothy M Gillespie Foundation Inc gave $5K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $542.5), top state New York. 40% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,425
- -49.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $543
- -39.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $400
- Total assets
- $220,154
- -1.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (4 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (32% 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 The Dorothy M Gillespie Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 12259 Whistler Way, Boynton Beach, FL 33473
Phone: (845) 893-0327
Website: https://www.dorothygillespie.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Dorothy M Gillespie Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Tennessee Arts Academy Foundation ($2K). Together the top 10 received $5K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 61 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Florida. Its 2025 grants went to organizations in New York (32% of grant dollars), Tennessee (28%), Florida (28%), Pennsylvania (6%), and Virginia (5%). The listed 2025 grantees also included The Dance Foundation in Alabama.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Dorothy M Gillespie Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 10 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $306; repeat grants $700. How we count
Medians: $313 first-time, $400 repeat.
- 20% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 70% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 $5K (2025) to $25K (2023). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Arts Academy Foundation Nashville, TN | Further the Training/ Education of Young Artists | $1,500 |
| Niagara University Niagara, NY | Further the Training/ Education of Young Artists | $1,500 |
| Casselberry Arts Center Casselberry, FL | Further the Training/ Education of Young Artists | $500 |
| Women in the Arts Orlando, FL | Further the Training/ Education of Young Artists | $500 |
| Old School Square Foundation Delray Beach, FL | Further the Training/ Education of Young Artists | $500 |
| Da Vinci Art Alliance Philadelphia, PA | Further the Training/ Education of Young Artists | $300 |
| Radford University Foundation Radford, VA | Further the Training/ Education of Young Artists | $250 |
| The Dance Foundation Homewood, AL | Further the Training/ Education of Young Artists | $150 |
| Strawtown Studio Garnerville, NY | Further the Training/ Education of Young Artists | $125 |
| Edward Hopper House Museum Nyack, NY | Further the Training/ Education of Young Artists | $100 |
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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 | $220,154 | $27,662 | $30,359 | $5,425 | 10 | $16,489 | — | $1,248 |
| 2024 | $222,851 | $11,553 | $27,295 | $10,690 | 12 | $23,262 | — | $926 |
| 2023 | $238,593 | $29,881 | $45,820 | $25,475 | 14 | $25,475 | $303 | $1,946 |
| 2022 | $254,532 | $5,058 | $40,839 | $18,250 | 7 | $18,250 | $71 | $2,331 |
| 2021 | $290,313 | $69,343 | $38,990 | $14,633 | 18 | $14,633 | $2,427 | $3,965 |
| 2020 | $259,960 | $170,472 | $32,734 | $19,000 | 10 | — | $532 | $724 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Dorothy M Gillespie Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1K 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
The foundation states that its charitable activity is to further the training and education of young artists, principally women, by providing scholarships and grants at accredited institutions. Its website also describes support for arts education, academic archives, speaker series, and organizations working at the intersection of creativity and community.
Among its 2025 grantees, Niagara University received $1,500. The university describes its mission as educating students and enriching their lives through liberal arts and career-preparation programs informed by Catholic and Vincentian traditions. Da Vinci Art Alliance received $300; it describes itself as a nonprofit art organization that builds community through art, supports an artist membership, and provides free exhibitions and community programming.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $5,425. Grants ranged from $100 to $1,500, with a median of $400. The largest grants were $1,500 each to Tennessee Arts Academy Foundation and Niagara University, both for furthering the training and education of young artists. Other 2025 awards included $500 each to Casselberry Arts Center, Women in the Arts, and Old School Square Foundation; $300 to Da Vinci Art Alliance; and $250 to Radford University Foundation.
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Gary Israel as president and CEO, Beth Israel as vice president and secretary, and Daniel S Kokhba as assistant secretary.
The Dorothy M Gillespie Foundation Inc is led by Gary Israel, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gary Israel
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beth Israel
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel S. Kokhba
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
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 The Dorothy M Gillespie Foundation Inc
How much does The Dorothy M Gillespie Foundation Inc give each year?
The Dorothy M Gillespie Foundation Inc gave $5K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $11K across 12 grants.
What is The Dorothy M Gillespie Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Dorothy M Gillespie Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $400, and its average grant was $543, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Dorothy M Gillespie Foundation Inc that year got $306 on average.
Where does The Dorothy M Gillespie Foundation Inc give grants?
The Dorothy M Gillespie Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Tennessee (28%) and Florida (28%).
Does The Dorothy M Gillespie Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Dorothy M Gillespie Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Further the Training/ Education of Young Artists" (10 grants).
Who are The Dorothy M Gillespie Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Dorothy M Gillespie Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Tennessee Arts Academy Foundation ($1,500), Niagara University ($1,500) and Casselberry Arts Center ($500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Dorothy M Gillespie Foundation Inc?
The Dorothy M Gillespie Foundation Inc reported $220K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $16K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Dorothy M Gillespie Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation states that its charitable activity is to further the training and education of young artists, principally women, by providing scholarships and grants at accredited institutions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Dorothy M Gillespie Foundation Inc?
The Dorothy M Gillespie Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines. Check dorothygillespie.com for any change to that policy.
What is The Dorothy M Gillespie Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Dorothy M Gillespie Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4138652. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Dorothy M Gillespie Foundation Inc 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.
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 July 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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