The Lionel Gilels Family Foundation
The Lionel Gilels Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Syracuse, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 5 grants totaling $75K.
The Lionel Gilels Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Lionel Gilels Family Foundation gave $75K across 5 grants in 2022 (avg $15K), mostly in New York. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $75,000
- +275.0% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 5
- +400.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $15,000
- -25.0% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Primary geography
- New York (60% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The Lionel Gilels Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Alzheimer's Association of Central New York ($15K). Together the top 5 received $75K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Lionel Gilels Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 650% from 2019 to 2022. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2019) to $75K (2022). In 2022 it made 5 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Association of Central New York Syracuse, NY | For the General Operating Fund. | $15,000 |
| Cancer Research Institute New York, NY | For the General Operating Fund. | $15,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund New York, NY | For the General Operating Fund. | $15,000 |
| National Abortion Federation Washington, DC | For the General Operating Fund. | $15,000 |
| United Help Ukraine Gaithersburg, MD | For the General Operating Fund. | $15,000 |
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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 | — | $2,399 | $77,627 | $75,000 | 5 | $75,000 | — | $1,797 |
| 2021 | $79,858 | $454 | $22,221 | $20,000 | 1 | $20,000 | — | $4,666 |
| 2020 | $97,967 | $-363 | $2,300 | — | — | — | — | $4,925 |
| 2019 | $99,744 | $2,355 | $12,469 | $10,000 | 1 | — | $786 | $5,402 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lionel Gilels Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Lionel Gilels Family Foundation's 2022 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Jacquelyn Gilels
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lionel Gilels
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "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 Lionel Gilels Family Foundation
How much does The Lionel Gilels Family Foundation give each year?
The Lionel Gilels Family Foundation gave $75K across 5 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $20K across 1 grant.
What is The Lionel Gilels Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Lionel Gilels Family Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $15,000, and its average grant was $15,000, across 5 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Lionel Gilels Family Foundation give grants?
The Lionel Gilels Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (20%) and Maryland (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Lionel Gilels Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Lionel Gilels Family Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Lionel Gilels Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Lionel Gilels Family Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Alzheimer's Association of Central New York ($15,000), Cancer Research Institute ($15,000) and Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund ($15,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How much is The Lionel Gilels Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, The Lionel Gilels Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Lionel Gilels Family Foundation's EIN?
The Lionel Gilels Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2672857. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 6, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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