The Gedvila Family Fund is a private foundation based in Mercer Island, Washington. Its 2024 filing reports 14 grants totaling $14,000 to charitable organizations.
Key facts about The Gedvila Family Fund
In short: The Gedvila Family Fund gave $14K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), top state Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 86-1472689
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $14,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- Average grant
- $1,000
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $1,028
- Primary geography
- Washington (43% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1K
-88.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$14K
+20.7% YoY
Grant Count
14
+55.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1K
-22.4% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gedvila Family Fund reported a distributable amount of $51 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
How The Gedvila Family Fund gives
- 31% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including children’s relief and development, environmental protection, arts and culture, community well-being, and Lithuanian culture.
These descriptions are the grantees’ own: Save the Children says its mission is to improve how the world treats children and bring immediate and lasting change to their lives. Friends of the Earth describes work to defend the environment and human health while advancing social and economic justice. Seattle Opera says it aims to thrill, inspire, and educate through opera. Space Between says it helps school communities integrate mindfulness practices to support mental health, well-being, and social-emotional development. Lithuanian Foundation says it works to preserve and foster Lithuanian culture and traditions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund reported 14 grants totaling $14,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $5,000, with a median of $500. Notable grants included $5,000 to United 24 Ukraineb House DC Foundation; $1,000 each to Mercer Island Youth and Family Services, American Red Cross, The Nature Conservacy, Friends of the Earth, and Save the Children Federation Inc; and $500 each to Seattle Opera and Space Between.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 43% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington state and 43% to recipients in Washington, DC. The remaining reported shares were Connecticut (7%), California (4%), and Illinois (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 14 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2023) to $14K (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $14K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was United 24 Ukraineb House DC Foundation ($5K). Together the top 10 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United 24 Ukraineb House DC Foundation Wasgington, DC | Exempt purposes | $5,000 |
| Mercer Island Youth and Family Services Mercer Island, WA | Exempt purposes | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross Seattle, WA | Exempt purposes | $1,000 |
| The Nature Conservacy Seattle, WA | Exempt purposes | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Earth Washington, DC | Exempy purposes | $1,000 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc Fairfrield, CT | Exempt purposes | $1,000 |
| Seattle Symphony Seattle, WA | Exempt puposes | $500 |
| American Red Cross Seattle, WA | Exempt purposes | $500 |
| Space Between Seattle, WA | Exempt purposes | $500 |
| Cascade PBS Seattle, WA | Exempt purposes | $500 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grant total | Grant count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,028 | $15,000 | $14,180 | $14,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $9,208 | $10,000 | $12,867 | $11,600 | 9 |
| 2022 | $12,075 | $12,090 | $15 | Not reported | 0 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,028 | $9,208 | $12,075 |
| Revenue | $15,000 | $10,000 | $12,090 |
| Expenses | $14,180 | $12,867 | $15 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $14,000 | $11,600 | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $51 | $226 | $103 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gabriel E Gedvila as Director, President Treasurer; Edmund Gedvila as Vice President; Kritina Gedvila Young as Secretary; and Nicholas C Mullan as Representative Tax Matters.
The Gedvila Family Fund is led by Gabriel E Gedvila, Director & President Treasurer on every filing since 2022; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gabriel E Gedvila
Director & President Treasurer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Edmund Gedvila
Vice President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Kritina Gedvila Young
Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Nicholas C Mullan
Representative Tax Matters
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Mailing address: 8416 Se 87Th Street, Mercer Island, WA 98040
Phone: (253) 380-1159
Website: https://gabrielgedvilagmail.com
Frequently asked questions about The Gedvila Family Fund
How much does The Gedvila Family Fund give each year?
The Gedvila Family Fund gave $14K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $12K across 9 grants.
What is The Gedvila Family Fund's typical grant size?
The Gedvila Family Fund's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $1,000, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Gedvila Family Fund give grants?
The Gedvila Family Fund's top state is Washington, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (43%) and Connecticut (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (7 grants).
Who are The Gedvila Family Fund's largest grantees?
The Gedvila Family Fund's largest 2024 grantees include United 24 Ukraineb House DC Foundation ($5,000), American Red Cross ($1,500 across 2 grants) and Mercer Island Youth and Family Services ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Gedvila Family Fund?
The Gedvila Family Fund reported $1K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $14K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $51 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Gedvila Family Fund fund?
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including children’s relief and development, environmental protection, arts and culture, community well-being, and Lithuanian culture. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Gedvila Family Fund?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Gedvila Family Fund's EIN?
The Gedvila Family Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1472689. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does The Gedvila Family Fund accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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