The Gill Foundation
The Gill Foundation was a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its 2022 filing reports 15 grants totaling $42,035, primarily to universities and other educational or research organizations. A 2021 filing is marked as the organization’s final return and states that it terminated operations on November 30, 2022, sold all investments, and closed all bank accounts; the foundation therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
The Gill Foundation at a glance
In short: The Gill Foundation gave $42K across 15 grants in 2022 (avg $3K), top state Texas. 93% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $42,035
- -35.3% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 15
- -16.7% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $2,802
- -22.4% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $2,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 93% first-time grantees (14 of 15, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (38% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Gill Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated in its 2021 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. This is a historical policy, not a current application opportunity; the foundation reported terminating operations in 2022.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 40727, Houston, TX 77240
Phone: (713) 572-6228
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Gill Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was William Marsh Rice University ($10K). Together the top 10 received $33K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 48 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2022 grants went to recipients in multiple states. Texas received 38% of grant dollars, California 19%, Massachusetts 17%, and New York and Maryland 5% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Gill Foundation open to new grantees?
93%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 14 of 15 grantees (93%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 7% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $42K (2022) to $65K (2021). In 2022 it made 15 grants totaling $42K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| William Marsh Rice University Houston, TX | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| University of California Berkley Berkeley, CA | General Purpose | $4,000 |
| University of California Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | General Purpose | $4,000 |
| Harvard College Cambridge, MA | General Purpose | $3,000 |
| Columbia University New York, NY | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| Harvard University Cambridge, MA | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| Rice University Houston, TX | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| Texas A&M University College Station, TX | General Purpose | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $-382 | $48,750 | $42,035 | 15 | $45,118 | — | $1,327 |
| 2021 | $56,002 | $1,112 | $69,284 | $65,000 | 18 | — | — | $4,518 |
| 2020 | $124,176 | $103,108 | $50,937 | $45,000 | 15 | — | $92 | $2,260 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gill Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2022 — 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 is stated. Its 2021 filing describes its program as “Differences in Enterprise Products Partners, LP investment basis.” The 2022 grants went to organizations including universities and a research-conference organization. Rice University describes its mission as combining research and undergraduate education; Gordon Research Conferences describes its role as providing an international forum for discussion of frontier research in several sciences and engineering.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $42,035. Grants ranged from $1,035 to $10,000, with a median of $2,000. The largest listed grants were $10,000 to William Marsh Rice University, $4,000 each to the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of California, Los Angeles, and $3,000 to Harvard College. The stated purposes for these grants were “general purpose.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Jack M. Gill as president/treasurer and Linda C. Gill as vice president/secretary. Directors listed were Jefferson Gill, Jennifer Gill Roberts, Jason A. Gill, and Tyler A. Gill.
The Gill Foundation is led by Jack M. Gill, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Jack M. Gill
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jason A. Gill
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jefferson Gill
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jennifer Gill Roberts
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tyler A. Gill
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Linda C. Gill
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Gill Foundation
How much does The Gill Foundation give each year?
The Gill Foundation gave $42K across 15 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $65K across 18 grants.
What is The Gill Foundation's typical grant size?
The Gill Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,802, across 15 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Gill Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Gill Foundation give grants?
The Gill Foundation's top state is Texas, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (19%) and Massachusetts (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (2 grants) and Cambridge, MA (2 grants).
Does The Gill Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Gill Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Gill Foundation's largest grantees?
The Gill Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include William Marsh Rice University ($10,000), University of California Berkley ($4,000) and University of California Los Angeles ($4,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does The Gill Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated. Its 2021 filing describes its program as “Differences in Enterprise Products Partners, LP investment basis.” The 2022 grants went to organizations including universities and a research-conference organization. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Gill Foundation?
The foundation stated in its 2021 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Gill Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, The Gill Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Gill Foundation's EIN?
The Gill Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1506372. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does The Gill 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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