The Fred C Gloeckner Foundation Inc
The Fred C Gloeckner Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New Canaan, Connecticut. Its grantmaking has supported floriculture research and education, including a 2025 research grant to the American Floral Endowment.
The Fred C Gloeckner Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Fred C Gloeckner Foundation Inc gave $3.0M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $3.0M), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,027,294
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $3,027,294
- Median grant
- $3,027,294
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Fred C Gloeckner Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2024 final-return filing says an application and guidelines were attached and names Joseph A Simone as the contact. It states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations and refers to attached materials for award restrictions. These filing instructions are not presented as current application guidance.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists April 1. This is a past deadline; the filing does not establish a current application cycle.
- Deadline
- The filing lists April 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Joseph A Simone
Mailing address: 340 White Oak Shade Road, New Canaan, CT 06840-6928
Phone: (914) 325-9293
Website: https://gloecknerfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Fred C Gloeckner Foundation Inc
Who The Fred C Gloeckner Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Floral Endowment ($3.0M).
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 35 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Fred C Gloeckner Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 2129% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $123K (2023) to $3.0M (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $3.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Floral Endowment Alexandria, VA | Research | $3,027,294 |
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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 | — | $1,055,562 | $3,048,602 | $3,027,294 | 1 | — | $1,042,241 | — |
| 2024 | $1,993,290 | $90,329 | $53,841 | — | — | — | $63,222 | $132,348 |
| 2023 | $1,956,553 | $111,660 | $154,600 | $123,008 | 10 | $123,008 | $89,292 | $122,750 |
| 2022 | $2,001,993 | $82,849 | $156,403 | $135,843 | 12 | $123,838 | $59,502 | $134,439 |
| 2021 | $2,073,047 | $163,806 | $178,414 | $142,521 | 12 | — | $43,943 | $138,667 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Research Fund Grant supports innovative floriculture research and education, with funding for university and college projects. The program description says projects should have significant research importance and public accessibility. Research assistants may be funded, but indirect costs and salaries are not covered.
The foundation’s 2025 filing identifies its grant to the American Floral Endowment as being for research. The Endowment describes its own mission as advancing floriculture through funding research, scholarships, internships, and educational grants serving the needs of industry sectors.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported one grant totaling $3,027,294. The entire amount went to the American Floral Endowment in Alexandria, Virginia, for research. In 2023, it reported 10 grants totaling $123,008; in 2024, it reported no grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing are Dr Richard Craig, president; Dr Paul Hammer, vice president; Joseph A Simone, secretary; and Martin D Kortjohn, treasurer.
The Fred C Gloeckner Foundation Inc is led by Richard Craig, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard Craig
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martin D. Kortjohn
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$7K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Joseph A. Simone
Secretary
Sect'y → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Hammer
V.p.
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $8K, to Martin D Kortjohn (Treas.).
Frequently asked questions about The Fred C Gloeckner Foundation Inc
How much does The Fred C Gloeckner Foundation Inc give each year?
The Fred C Gloeckner Foundation Inc gave $3.0M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What does The Fred C Gloeckner Foundation Inc fund?
The Research Fund Grant supports innovative floriculture research and education, with funding for university and college projects. The program description says projects should have significant research importance and public accessibility. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Fred C Gloeckner Foundation Inc?
The foundation’s 2024 final-return filing says an application and guidelines were attached and names Joseph A Simone as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Fred C Gloeckner Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Fred C Gloeckner Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6124190. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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