The Fred C Gloeckner Foundation Inc
The Fred C Gloeckner Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New Canaan, Connecticut. Incorporated in 1960, the foundation has operated as an independent grantmaking organization dedicated to advancing floriculture research and education. In 2024, the foundation entered into a partnership with the American Floral Endowment, transitioning to operate as the Fred C. Gloeckner Foundation Research Fund within AFE while maintaining its distinct mission and legacy.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.0M
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$3.0M
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary purpose is to further research in floriculture and related fields through grants to higher educational and federal research institutions in the United States.
The foundation supports research and educational projects in floriculture and allied fields, including:
- Agricultural economics
- Agricultural engineering
- Entomology
- Molecular biology
- Plant breeding
- Plant pathology
- Plant physiology
Funded projects must demonstrate substantial importance to the industry, strong scientific merit, and significant outreach with results made available to the interested public.
Grantmaking
The foundation has distributed over $7.7 million since its inception in 1960. Recent annual distributions include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation awards grants for research and educational projects at universities, colleges, and federal research institutions throughout the United States.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets and Giving (as of most recent filings):
- Total assets: $1.96 million (2023)
- Total liabilities: $0 (2023)
- Revenue: $112,000 (2023)
- Expenses: $155,000 (2023)
Historical Distribution:
- 1961-1970: $126,464
- 1971-1980: $585,207.50
- 1981-1989: $1,169,333
- 1990-2000: $2,155,771.40
- 2001-2010: $1,806,335
- 2011-2021: $1,367,201.05
- Total distributed through 2024-2025: $7,726,174.95
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $1,993,290 | $1,956,553 |
| Revenue | $1,055,562 | $90,329 | $111,660 |
| Expenses | $3,048,602 | $53,841 | $154,600 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | $123,008 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,042,241 | $63,222 | $89,292 |
| Distributable Amount | — | $132,348 | $122,750 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Fred C Gloeckner Foundation Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR RICHARD CRAIG | PRES. | 2 | — |
| DR PAUL HAMMER | V.P. | 2 | — |
| JOSEPH A SIMONE | SECTY | 2 | — |
| MARTIN D KORTJOHN | TREAS. | 2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**2024 Partnership:**
In April 2024, the Fred C. Gloeckner Foundation announced a partnership with the American Floral Endowment, establishing the Fred C. Gloeckner Foundation Research Fund as a named fund within AFE. This partnership combines over 120 years of dedicated funding efforts while maintaining the foundation's distinct identity and mission.
Research Funding Awarded by the Fred C. Gloeckner Foundation Research Fund**2025-2026 Funding:**
The foundation awarded $122,698 across eight research projects in 2025-2026, including projects at North Carolina State University, Cornell University, and University of California Davis addressing topics such as botrytis biocontrol on roses, disease-resistant impatiens development, and fusarium management in orchids.
Research Funding Awarded by the Fred C. Gloeckner Foundation Research Fund**2024 Funding:**
The foundation awarded $134,592 in 2024 to support research projects addressing comprehensive floriculture production management practices and related scientific initiatives.
Research Funding Awarded by the Fred C. Gloeckner Foundation Research Fund**Contact Information:**
Website: gloecknerfoundation.org
Phone: 914-325-9293
Address: 340 White Oak Shade Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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