The Gildea Foundation Inc
The Gildea Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing identifies conservation and education as its primary interests and reports 11 grants totaling $155,000.
The Gildea Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Gildea Foundation Inc gave $155K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), top state Florida. 9% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $155,000
- +16.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -15.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,091
- +37.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,025,067
- -3.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (1 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (26% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Gildea Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing says to submit a written letter stating the proposal; its primary interests are conservation and education.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Robert Trinkle Co Private Foundatio
Mailing address: 300 Fifth Avenue 27Th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2401
Phone: (412) 762-2083
Email: robert.trinkle@pnc.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Gildea Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Astronaut Scholarship Foundation ($30K). Together the top 10 received $145K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 63 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 grants went to organizations in multiple states. The largest reported shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Florida (26%), Minnesota (19%), Mississippi (16%), New York (13%), and South Carolina (13%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Gildea Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 11 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 64% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $108K (2021) to $155K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $155K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Astronaut Scholarship Foundation Orlando, FL | Grant to Advance Organization's Mission | $30,000 |
| Organic Consumers Association Finland, MN | Rosita Arvigo IX Chel Tropical Research Belize | $30,000 |
| MUW Foundation Columbus, MS | Leap Events | $15,000 |
| Bahamas Plastic Movement Satellite Beach, FL | Summer Education Program Development | $10,000 |
| Cape Eleuthera Foundation Philadelphia, PA | Cape Eleuthera Foundation FY25 Request | $10,000 |
| Columbus Civic Arts Council Inc Columbus, MS | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| International Society for the Protection of Mustangs & Burros Rapid City, SD | Conservation of Our Gila Herd and Their Upkeep | $10,000 |
| New York Botanical Garden Bronx, NY | Plants, people & culture: ethnobotanical research and publication in vanuatu | $10,000 |
| One Eleuthera Foundation of the US Clemson, SC | Harbour Island Green School - General | $10,000 |
| Open Space Institute Land Trust New York, NY | Conservation and Community Prosperity Projects in the Southeast | $10,000 |
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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 | $2,025,067 | $142,309 | $204,974 | $155,000 | 11 | $156,540 | $93,875 | $162,910 |
| 2024 | $2,087,732 | $335,586 | $175,931 | $133,000 | 13 | $134,722 | $294,377 | $151,405 |
| 2023 | $1,928,077 | $146,652 | $171,725 | $133,000 | 15 | $134,696 | $109,623 | $133,043 |
| 2022 | $1,953,150 | $84,333 | $185,204 | $142,500 | 12 | $144,003 | $43,132 | $134,905 |
| 2021 | $2,054,021 | $225,078 | $149,187 | $108,000 | 12 | $109,515 | $185,406 | $142,271 |
| 2020 | $1,978,130 | $134,664 | $159,264 | $122,500 | 11 | — | $99,370 | $121,900 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gildea Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $163K 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
The foundation’s 2025 filing names conservation and education as its primary interests. Its grants include support for scientific research, environmental conservation, education, and community programs.
Among its 2025 grantees, the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation describes its mission as supporting high-achieving scholars in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The Organic Consumers Association says it uses education to promote environmental protection and sustainable food and agriculture. The New York Botanical Garden describes itself as a plant museum and scientific research center focused on plants, their uses, and public understanding of the natural world. The Cape Eleuthera Foundation says it provides charitable funding for education, scientific research, community leadership, and sustainable technologies.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $155,000 through 11 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $30,000, with a median of $10,000. Its largest grants were $30,000 each to the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation and the Organic Consumers Association. Other grants included $15,000 to the MUW Foundation and $10,000 each to the Bahamas Plastic Movement, Cape Eleuthera Foundation, Columbus Civic Arts Council, International Society for the Protection of Mustangs & Burros, New York Botanical Garden, One Eleuthera Foundation of the US, Open Space Institute Land Trust, and South Carolina Coastal Conservation League.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2025 filing lists Emery Long as president/chair and Dr. Patricia Gildea as vice president/co-chair. It also lists Brian W. Gildea, Ray M. Gildea, Juliana Gildea, Liz Gildea, Dorothy Long, and Patrick Gildea Long as directors; Trevor Gildea as secretary; and Gertrude Gildea as director through July 26, 2023.
The Gildea Foundation Inc is led by Emery Long, President & Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Emery Long
President & Chair
Director → Vice President & Co-Chair, 2022
Vice President & Co-Chair → President & Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian W. Gildea
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dorothy Long
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gertrude Gildea
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Juliana Gildea
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Liz Gildea
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Gildea Long
Director
President & Chair → Past President, 2022
Past President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ray M. Gildea
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Gildea
Vice President & Co-Chair
Vice President & Chair → President & Chair, 2022
President & Chair → Vice President & Co-Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Trevor Gildea
Secretary
Past President & Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Patrick Gildea (2022–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Gildea Foundation Inc
How much does The Gildea Foundation Inc give each year?
The Gildea Foundation Inc gave $155K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $133K across 13 grants.
What is The Gildea Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Gildea Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,091, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Gildea Foundation Inc that year got $10K on average.
Where does The Gildea Foundation Inc give grants?
The Gildea Foundation Inc's top state is Florida, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Minnesota (19%) and Mississippi (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Columbus, MS (2 grants).
Does The Gildea Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 27% of The Gildea Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Gildea Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Gildea Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Astronaut Scholarship Foundation ($30,000), Organic Consumers Association ($30,000) and MUW Foundation ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Gildea Foundation Inc?
The Gildea Foundation Inc reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $157K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $163K (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 Gildea Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s 2025 filing names conservation and education as its primary interests. Its grants include support for scientific research, environmental conservation, education, and community programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Gildea Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Gildea Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Gildea Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-0811730. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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