The Gelsomina Charitable Foundation
The Gelsomina Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in New York, including arts and cultural institutions, and organizations addressing other charitable purposes.
The Gelsomina Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Gelsomina Charitable Foundation gave $21K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $21,050
- +352.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +71.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,754
- +164.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $525
- Total assets
- $107,733
- -8.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Gelsomina Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1010 Fifth Avenue 2C, New York, NY 10028
Phone: (845) 638-2355
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Gelsomina Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Metrololitan Opera ($10K). Together the top 9 received $21K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 34 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Gelsomina Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 373% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 107% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2021) to $21K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Metrololitan Opera New York, NY | General and Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Carnegie Hall Corp New York, NY | General and Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Whitney Museum New York, NY | General and Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Whitney Museum New York, NY | General and Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Moma Museum New York, NY | General and Unrestricted | $550 |
| Moma Museum New York, NY | General and Unrestricted | $550 |
| Save the Children New York, NY | General and Unrestricted | $500 |
| City Harvest New York, NY | General and Unrestricted | $500 |
| Metroploitan Museum of Art New York, NY | General and Unrestricted | $500 |
| Covenant House New York, NY | General and Unrestricted | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $107,733 | $11,899 | $22,485 | $21,050 | 12 | $22,473 | $11,887 | $20,919 |
| 2024 | $118,319 | $2,077 | $6,623 | $4,648 | 7 | $6,123 | $2,077 | $19,164 |
| 2023 | $122,865 | $14,741 | $9,475 | $8,050 | 6 | $9,475 | $14,741 | $14,330 |
| 2022 | $117,599 | $1,132 | $5,910 | $4,450 | 5 | $5,910 | $1,132 | $13,347 |
| 2021 | $122,377 | $4,586 | $4,085 | $2,500 | 4 | $4,085 | $4,586 | $14,846 |
| 2020 | $121,876 | $4,609 | $6,461 | $4,500 | 7 | — | $4,608 | $10,521 |
| 2019 | $123,728 | $3,193 | $7,463 | $5,500 | 4 | — | $3,190 | $7,972 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gelsomina Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $21K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $21,050 through 12 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $450 to $10,000, with a median of $525. The largest grants were $10,000 to Metropolitan Opera and $4,000 to Carnegie Hall Corp. Other reported grants included $1,500 each to Whitney Museum, $550 each to MoMA Museum, and $500 each to Save the Children, City Harvest, Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Covenant House. The filing also lists a $450 grant to Guggenheim Museum. All listed grants were for general and unrestricted purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Tina-Maria Birch is listed as a trustee on the 2025 filing.
The Gelsomina Charitable Foundation is led by Tina-Maria Birch, Trustee on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tina-Maria Birch
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Gelsomina Charitable Foundation
How much does The Gelsomina Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Gelsomina Charitable Foundation gave $21K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $5K across 7 grants.
What is The Gelsomina Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Gelsomina Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $525, and its average grant was $1,754, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Gelsomina Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Gelsomina Charitable Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (12 grants).
Does The Gelsomina Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Gelsomina Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Gelsomina Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Gelsomina Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Metrololitan Opera ($10,000), Carnegie Hall Corp ($4,000) and Whitney Museum ($3,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Gelsomina Charitable Foundation?
The Gelsomina Charitable Foundation reported $108K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $22K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $21K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from The Gelsomina Charitable Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Gelsomina Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Gelsomina Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7306941. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Gelsomina Charitable 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 16, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 18, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 16, 2024)
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