The Gellin Foundation Inc
The Gellin Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Boca Raton, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports 23 grants totaling $44,500 to charitable organizations, with listed recipients in several states and the District of Columbia.
The Gellin Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Gellin Foundation Inc gave $45K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state Florida. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $44,500
- +3.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- +9.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,935
- -5.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $734,617
- -1.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (5 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (36% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- 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 Gellin Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5895 Bartram Street, Boca Raton, FL 33433
Phone: (203) 869-6429
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Gellin Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Gift of Life ($5K). Together the top 10 received $33K.
Grant Size Distribution
131 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 131 grants of 131 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Florida (36%), Pennsylvania (24%), and New York (18%), followed by Maryland (8%) and the District of Columbia (7%). Listed 2024 grantees also included organizations in Massachusetts and California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Gellin Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 23 grantees (22%) 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 $900; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $3K repeat.
- 61% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−15%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 118% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2022) to $52K (2021). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gift of Life Boca Raton, FL | General Support | $5,000 |
| Hillel of Palm Beach County Boca Raton, FL | General Support | $4,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders Hagerstown, MD | General Support | $3,500 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital Boca Raton, FL | General Support | $3,000 |
| The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $3,000 |
| Tzohar Seminary Pittsburg, PA | General Support | $3,000 |
| Westchester Reform Temple Scarsdale, NY | General Support | $3,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | General Support | $3,000 |
| JCC of Greater Pittsburg Pittsburg, PA | General Support | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Gainesville, FL | General Support | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $734,617 | $46,691 | $55,259 | $44,500 | 23 | $51,100 | $42,532 | $43,439 |
| 2023 | $743,961 | $35,465 | $53,113 | $43,000 | 21 | $45,850 | $29,204 | $43,586 |
| 2022 | $797,168 | $44,328 | $51,503 | $33,060 | 22 | $33,060 | $37,974 | $47,609 |
| 2021 | $765,027 | $37,415 | $60,987 | $52,300 | 33 | — | $33,134 | $49,369 |
| 2020 | $788,599 | $20,206 | $57,513 | $47,826 | 32 | — | $21,675 | $43,404 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gellin Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $43K 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 2024 grants went to organizations including charitable, religious, health, educational, and cultural organizations. For example, World Central Kitchen describes its mission as providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. The Museum at Eldridge Street says its mission is to maintain the Eldridge Street Synagogue and offer programming on Jewish culture, Lower East Side immigrant history, and architectural preservation. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $44,500 through 23 grants. Grants ranged from $500 to $5,000, with a median of $2,000. The largest listed grants included $5,000 to Gift of Life; $4,500 to Hillel of Palm Beach County; and $3,500 to Doctors Without Borders. Other listed recipients included Boca Raton Regional Hospital ($3,000), the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh ($3,000), Tzohar Seminary ($3,000), Westchester Reform Temple ($3,000), and World Central Kitchen ($3,000).
Other 2024 recipients included the Educational Alliance ($1,000), WildCare ($1,000), and the Museum at Eldridge Street ($500). The foundation’s 2023 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dana Aberman as chairman, president, and treasurer; Randie Engle as vice president and secretary; Steven Gorel, Benjamin Zalaznick, and Esther Engle as directors; and Brian Zalaznick as assistant treasurer.
The Gellin Foundation Inc is led by Dana Aberman, Chairman, President & Treasurer since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dana Aberman
Chairman, President & Treasurer
Officer → Chairman, President & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
$1K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Benjamin Zalaznick
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Esther Engle
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Gorel
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Zalaznick
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randie Engle
Vice President & Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Gilda Zalaznick (2020–2023) — President & Treasurer
- Former: Regina Cane (2020–2023) — Vice President & Secretary
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $500, to Gilda Zalaznick (President & Treasurer). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Gellin Foundation Inc
How much does The Gellin Foundation Inc give each year?
The Gellin Foundation Inc gave $45K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $43K across 21 grants.
What is The Gellin Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Gellin Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $1,935, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Gellin Foundation Inc that year got $900 on average.
Where does The Gellin Foundation Inc give grants?
The Gellin Foundation Inc's top state is Florida, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (24%) and New York (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boca Raton, FL (4 grants), New York, NY (4 grants), Pittsburg, PA (2 grants) and Pittsburgh, PA (2 grants).
Does The Gellin Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Gellin Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (23 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Gellin Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Gellin Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Gift of Life ($5,000), Hillel of Palm Beach County ($4,500) and Doctors Without Borders ($3,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Gellin Foundation Inc?
The Gellin Foundation Inc reported $735K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $51K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $43K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Gellin Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including charitable, religious, health, educational, and cultural organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Gellin Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; 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 ↑
What is The Gellin Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Gellin Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6125385. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Gellin Foundation Inc 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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