The GDL Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Westport, CT EIN: 20-6390199

The GDL Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Westport, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $85K.

Key facts about The GDL Foundation

EIN: 20-6390199
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025): $85,000
Grants made (2025): 9
Average grant: $9,444
Median grant: $10,000
Primary geography: Massachusetts (53% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.

Who The GDL Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The GDL Foundation's 9 itemized 2025 grants were Massachusetts (53%), Wyoming (24%) and New York (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jackson, WY (2 grants) and Ithaca, NY (2 grants). 11% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "UnrestrictedGrant" (5 grants) and "UnrestictedGrant" (3 grants).

How The GDL Foundation gives

Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+3%). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$85K

-1.2% YoY

Grant Count

+12.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$9K

-12.1% YoY

About The GDL Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Massachusetts $45K (53%)

Wyoming $20K (24%)

New York $13K (15%)

Connecticut $5K (6%)

Illinois $3K (3%)

Share of all 9 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

Colorado Connecticut Illinois Massachusetts New York Texas Virginia Wyoming

Cities

JacksonIthacaBridgeportGillMedfordUrbanaBostonAustinAlexandriaBoulderNew London

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

September 25, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 9 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

40 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Northfield Mount Herman School ($22,500), Trustees of Tufts College ($20,000), Cornell University ($10,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Northfield Mount Herman School Gill, MA	Unrestricted Grant	$22,500
Trustees of Tufts College Medford, MA	UnrestrictedGrant	$20,000
Cornell University Ithaca, NY	UnrestrictedGrant	$10,000
Grand Teton National Park Fdn Jackson, WY	UnrestictedGrant	$10,000
Jackson Hole Land Trust Jackson, WY	UnrestrictedGrant	$10,000
Adam J Lewis Academy Bridgeport, CT	UnrestrictedGrant	$5,000
Cornell Lab of Ornithology Ithaca, NY	UnrestictedGrant	$2,500
Appalachian Mountain Club Boston, MA	UnrestictedGrant	$2,500
University of Illinois Fdtn Urbana, IL	UnrestrictedGrant	$2,500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Gerald D Laubach	Trustee	0.25	—
Stephen E Laubach	Trustee	0.25	—
Ann M Laubach	Trustee	1.25	$24,000
Elwood B Davis	Trustee	0.25	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The GDL Foundation?

The GDL Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Westport, CT. It holds — in total assets as of 2025.