The Gerry-corbett Foundation Inc

TAMPA, FL EIN: 59-3287385

The Gerry-Corbett Foundation Inc is a private independent foundation based in Tampa, Florida. Established in 1995, the organization is designated as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entity and operates as a philanthropy and grantmaking foundation.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$8.3M

+2.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$365K

-14.3% YoY

Grant Count

-46.4% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$24K

+60.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gerry-corbett Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $458K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary funding interests include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services

Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily directs funding to organizations in:

Florida
District of Columbia
New York

Grant Distribution by State

Florida $1.3M (75%)

New York $167K (9%)

District of Columbia $162K (9%)

Virginia $43K (2%)

New Jersey $25K (1%)

Maryland $20K (1%)

Minnesota $14K (1%)

Iowa $12K (1%)

+3 more states

States

Arizona California District of Columbia Florida Iowa Maryland Minnesota New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Virginia

Cities

ArlingtonBethesdaBridgehamptonCedar LakeDelhiFairfieldFinlandFranklin LakesLocust ValleyMineolaMonticelloNey YorkOcalaOld BrookvillePhiladelphiaQuogueRestonRoyal Palm WayScottsdaleSherman Oaks

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Most Recent Financial Data (2024):

Total assets: $8,302,925
Total giving: $365,376

Prior Year (2023):

Total assets: $8,130,000
Total expenses: $470,000
Revenue: −$30,200

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$8,302,925	$8,133,877	$8,633,207
Revenue	$588,991	$-30,184	$-130,278
Expenses	$418,965	$469,546	$385,679
Qualifying Distributions	$392,140	$447,867	$372,522
Net Investment Income	$562,235	$75,415	$73,796
Distributable Amount	$458,043	$387,490	$438,781

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

137 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Corbett Preparatory School of Ids ($121,792), Aucilla Christian Academy ($50,000), The Humane Society of Marion County ($40,598).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ARAMIS COLLECTIVE ROYAL PALM WAY, FL	CHARITABLE	$7,292
AUCILLA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY MONTICELLO, FL	CHARITABLE	$50,000
CHILDRENS HEALTH DEFENSE FRANKLIN LAKES, NJ	CHARITABLE	$8,000
CORBETT PREPARATORY SCHOOL OF IDS TAMPA, FL	CHARITABLE	$121,792
FACES OF COURAGE FOUNDATION INC TAMPA, FL	CHARITABLE	$40,597
JUDICIAL WATCH WASHINGTON, DC	CHARITABLE	$2,000
LAKE DELAWARE BOYS CAMP DELHI, NY	CHARITABLE	$13,000
LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE ARLINGTON, VA	CHARITABLE	$4,500
NYSPCC NEY YORK, NY	CHARITABLE	$12,000
RAPE CRISIS DOMESTIC CENTER OCALA, FL	CHARITABLE	$40,597

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Registered Agent & Contact:

Cornelia G. Corbett
Phone: 813-264-6128

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
WILLIAM F GERRY	TRUSTEE	1	—
CORNELIA G CORBETT	TRUSTEE	1	—
LIBBIE F GERRY	TRUSTEE	1	—

Contact Information

Principal Address: 509 Guisando de Avila, Suite 201 Tampa, FL 33613-5235

Phone: 813-264-6128

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Gerry-corbett Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation's primary funding interests include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services

How do I apply for a grant from The Gerry-corbett Foundation Inc?

**Grant Activity:** • Total giving: $365,376 (most recent filing) • Typical award range: $500–$141,917 • The foundation does not currently have live grant opportunities listed **Financial Snapshot:** • Total assets: $8,302,925 (2024) • Total assets: $8,130,000 (2023) • Total liabilities: $0 (2023)

Where does The Gerry-corbett Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation primarily directs funding to organizations in: • Florida • District of Columbia • New York

What size grants does The Gerry-corbett Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, The Gerry-corbett Foundation Inc awarded 15 grants totaling $365K — an average of about $24K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Gerry-corbett Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Gerry-corbett Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $458K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The Gerry-corbett Foundation Inc's EIN?

The Gerry-corbett Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3287385. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.