The Gama Foundation
The Gama Foundation is a private foundation, based in Annapolis, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $560K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $25K. Net investment income was $2.
The Gama Foundation at a glance
In short: The Gama Foundation gave $25K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $24,500
- -41.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,083
- -41.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $560,298
- -1.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (41% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Gama Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hospice of the Chesapeake ($5K). Together the top 6 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Gama Foundation gives
- Giving grew 40% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 131% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2022) to $42K (2024). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hospice of the Chesapeake Pasadena, MD | To Provide Service for ADV. Illness | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | International Medical Humanitarian | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | To Provide Free Meals to Families | $5,000 |
| Task Force Antal New York, NY | To Provide Life-Saving Aid | $5,000 |
| The Blue Ribbon Project Crownsville, MD | To Prevent Child Abuse and Support | $2,500 |
| Christ Child Society Washington, DC | To Meet the Needs of Children | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $560,298 | $20,002 | $26,995 | $24,500 | 6 | $24,500 | $2 | $18,699 |
| 2024 | $567,291 | $32,531 | $54,271 | $42,000 | 6 | $42,000 | $31 | $24,797 |
| 2023 | $589,031 | $170,018 | $26,145 | $22,000 | 5 | $22,000 | — | $21,737 |
| 2022 | $570,158 | $1,000 | $18,190 | $17,500 | 2 | $17,500 | — | $21,718 |
| 2021 | $574,848 | $30,000 | $28,450 | $25,000 | 4 | $25,000 | — | $21,891 |
| 2020 | $560,798 | $27,501 | $30,594 | $28,000 | 6 | — | — | $27,695 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gama Foundation reported a distributable amount of $19K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Gama Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Denis A. Seynhaeve
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Laure A. Seynhaeve
Trustee
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 Gama Foundation
How much does The Gama Foundation give each year?
The Gama Foundation gave $25K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $42K across 6 grants.
What is The Gama Foundation's typical grant size?
The Gama Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,083, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Gama Foundation give grants?
The Gama Foundation's top state is New York, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (31%) and District of Columbia (29%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Gama Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Gama Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Gama Foundation's largest grantees?
The Gama Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Hospice of the Chesapeake ($5,000), Doctors Without Borders ($5,000) and World Central Kitchen ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Gama Foundation?
The Gama Foundation reported $560K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Gama Foundation's EIN?
The Gama Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6918314. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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