The Gendell Family Foundation Inc
The Gendell Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2025 grants supported organizations including educational institutions, Jewish community organizations, and social-service and community organizations.
The Gendell Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Gendell Family Foundation Inc gave $60K across 58 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), top state Connecticut. 16% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $60,000
- +3.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 58
- -23.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,034
- +36.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $601,358
- -7.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (9 of 55, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (29% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Gendell Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Gendell Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ikar ($10K). Together the top 10 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
337 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 336 grants of 337 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut (29%), California (17%), Georgia (11%), Ohio (10%), and New York (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 58 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Gendell Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 55 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $456; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 69% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 84% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2020) to $110K (2023). In 2025 it made 58 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ikar Los Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Cincinnati Reds Community Fund Cincinnati, OH | General & Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Duke University Durham, NC | Chris Beyrer DGHI Director Fund | $3,500 |
| Greenwich Reform Synagogue Inc Cos Cob, CT | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| University of Chicago Chicago, IL | Graham School Katia Mitova Distinguished Instructorship Fund | $3,000 |
| Greenwich Tree Conservancy Inc Greenwich, CT | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Island Housing Trust Corporation West Tisbury, MA | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta Inc Atlanta, GA | Mendel Ball for all - Scholarship Fund | $2,500 |
| Crossroads Community Ministries Inc Atlanta, GA | General & Unrestricted | $1,950 |
| Jewish Family Services of Greenwich Inc Greenwich, CT | General & Unrestricted | $1,800 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Grantmaking totals reported for the three filing years:
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $601,358 | $21,227 | $72,514 | $60,000 | 58 | $72,120 | $26,326 | $85,852 |
| 2024 | $652,645 | $12,977 | $69,465 | $57,725 | 76 | $68,982 | $28,357 | $78,812 |
| 2023 | $708,933 | $70,754 | $121,533 | $110,200 | 72 | $120,754 | $70,754 | $68,522 |
| 2022 | $759,712 | $9,905 | $68,878 | $58,000 | 78 | $68,878 | $28,813 | $69,282 |
| 2021 | $818,635 | $25,710 | $50,093 | $38,175 | 53 | $49,093 | $27,540 | $76,699 |
| 2020 | $843,018 | $29,950 | $47,721 | $37,700 | 56 | — | $29,870 | $62,430 |
| 2019 | $860,539 | $31,899 | $50,775 | $39,750 | 65 | — | $31,724 | $59,536 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gendell Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $86K for 2025 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the University of Chicago describes its mission as communicating and creating knowledge and fostering a community of scholars and students. Jewish Family Services of Greenwich says it provides services including behavioral health counseling, food security programs, refugee resettlement, and older-adult support. Crossroads Community Ministries describes its work as building supportive relationships with people experiencing homelessness and helping them move toward economic self-sufficiency.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 58 grants totaling $60,000. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $10,000, with a median of $500. Among the larger awards were $10,000 to IKAR for general and unrestricted purposes; $3,500 to Duke University for the Chris Beyrer DGHI Director Fund; and $3,000 to the University of Chicago for the Graham School Katia Mitova Distinguished Instructorship Fund. Other awards included $2,500 to Island Housing Trust Corporation and $1,950 to Crossroads Community Ministries, both for general and unrestricted purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Bradley H Gendell, Carin G Gendell, David B Gendell, Jeffrey L Gendell, and Marc S Gendell as directors and officers. David B Gendell is listed as president and secretary; the others are listed as vice presidents and directors.
The Gendell Family Foundation Inc is led by David B Gendell, Director, Secretary & President since 2023 (on filings since 2019); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David B Gendell
Director, Secretary & President
Vice President, Director & Secretary → Vice President, Director, Secretary & President, 2022
Vice President, Director, Secretary & President → Director, Secretary & President, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bradley H Gendell
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carin G Gendell
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey L Gendell
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marc S Gendell
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Marion Gendell (2019–2022) — Director & President
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 Gendell Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Gendell Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Gendell Family Foundation Inc gave $60K across 58 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $58K across 76 grants.
What is The Gendell Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Gendell Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $1,034, across 58 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Gendell Family Foundation Inc that year got $456 on average.
Where does The Gendell Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Gendell Family Foundation Inc's top state is Connecticut, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (17%) and Georgia (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Greenwich, CT (8 grants), Atlanta, GA (6 grants), Westport, CT (6 grants) and Washington, DC (5 grants).
Does The Gendell Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 81% of The Gendell Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (47 of 58) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Event" (4 grants).
Who are The Gendell Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Gendell Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Ikar ($10,000), Cincinnati Reds Community Fund ($3,500) and Duke University ($3,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Gendell Family Foundation Inc?
The Gendell Family Foundation Inc reported $601K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $72K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $86K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Gendell Family Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the University of Chicago describes its mission as communicating and creating knowledge and fostering a community of scholars and students. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Gendell Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 Gendell Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Gendell Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4759507. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Gendell Family Foundation Inc 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.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 17, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 25, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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