The Gelb Family Foundation
The Gelb Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its 2023 filing reports $102,510 in grants to 23 organizations; its 2024 filing reports no grants and $668 in assets.
The Gelb Family Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $668
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Gelb Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 849 East 24Th, Brooklyn, NY 11210
Phone: (917) 733-4760
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Gelb Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 70 grants of 71 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Brooklyn, New York. Its listed 2023 grantees include organizations located in Flushing, New York; New York, New York; and Lakewood, New Jersey. The available information does not state a geographic focus for the foundation.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Is The Gelb Family Foundation open to new grantees?
39%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 9 of 23 grantees (39%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 57% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 74% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $59K (2020) to $188K (2022). In 2023 it made 23 grants totaling $103K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cong Ishei Yisroel Brooklyn, NY | To Further Jewish Charitable Causes | $15,400 |
| Rabbi Isaac Elchonon Theological Seminary New York, NY | To Further Jewish Charitable Causes | $12,200 |
| Congregation Pozna Brooklyn, NY | To Further Jewish Charitable Causes | $10,500 |
| American Friends of Torah BTZFAT Lakewood, NJ | To Further Jewish Charitable Causes | $10,000 |
| Avigdor's Helping Hand Flushing, NY | To Further Jewish Charitable Causes | $10,000 |
| Ezer Lshabos Brooklyn, NY | To Further Jewish Charitable Causes | $7,800 |
| Knesses Bais Avigdor Brooklyn, NY | To Further Jewish Charitable Causes | $7,200 |
| International Committee for Preservation of HAR Hazeitim Inc Brooklyn, NY | To Further Jewish Charitable Causes | $5,000 |
| Cong Bais Mordechai Dbertch Brooklyn, NY | To Further Jewish Charitable Causes | $5,000 |
| Cong Bnei Shloma Zalman Brooklyn, NY | To Further Jewish Charitable Causes | $3,600 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
— indicates that a figure was not provided.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $668 | — | — | — | — | — | $33 |
| 2023 | $668 | $10,000 | $102,781 | $102,510 | 23 | $102,510 | $1,896 |
| 2022 | $93,449 | $235,887 | $188,340 | $188,340 | 20 | $188,340 | $11,203 |
| 2021 | $45,902 | $69,500 | $62,000 | $62,000 | 16 | — | $1,741 |
| 2020 | $38,402 | $10,000 | $58,913 | $58,913 | 12 | — | $3,181 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gelb Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $33 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed 2023 grants include organizations whose stated missions concern financial relief and services for people in need, Jewish educational and social needs, and Jewish education and outreach. These are the grantees’ own descriptions, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation gave $102,510 through 23 grants. Listed recipients include AVIGDORS HELPING HAND INC, which received $10,000; American Friends Of Or National Missions, which received $1,000; and PEYLIM LEV LACHIM, which received $500. AVIGDORS HELPING HAND INC describes its work as providing financial relief and other services to people in need, particularly recent widows, widowers, and orphans. American Friends Of Or National Missions describes its work as supporting volunteerism and charitable work related to American/Jewish educational and social needs. PEYLIM LEV LACHIM describes its programs as Jewish and Torah-based, with a primary focus on supporting Lev LAchim in Israel and its social services, counseling, school placement, and adult education programs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Thomas Gelb as trustee and Perrie Gelb as treasurer.
The Gelb Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas Gelb
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Perrie Gelb
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Gelb Family Foundation
How large is The Gelb Family Foundation?
The Gelb Family Foundation reported $668 in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What does The Gelb Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed 2023 grants include organizations whose stated missions concern financial relief and services for people in need, Jewish educational and social needs, and Jewish education and outreach. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Gelb Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does The Gelb Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation is based in Brooklyn, New York. Its listed 2023 grantees include organizations located in Flushing, New York; New York, New York; and Lakewood, New Jersey. The available information does not state a geographic focus for the foundation.
How much is The Gelb Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Gelb Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $33 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Gelb Family Foundation's EIN?
The Gelb Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1573157. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Gelb Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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 2020–2024
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