The Maurice Gelina and Barbara McClees
The Maurice Gelina and Barbara McClees is a private foundation based in Coral Gables, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations for general support, educational purposes, and an organization’s exempt purpose.
The Maurice Gelina and Barbara McClees at a glance
In short: The Maurice Gelina and Barbara McClees gave $74K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), top state Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $74,230
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,423
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,423
- Total assets
- $936,468
- -7.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (45% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Maurice Gelina and Barbara McClees
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2 Alhambra Plaza Penthouse 1, Coral Gables, FL 33134
Phone: (305) 372-1260
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Maurice Gelina and Barbara McClees funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Radio Station WLRN ($15K). Together the top 8 received $52K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($22,269), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 50 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in Florida (45% of grant dollars), New York (33%), Virginia (20%), and Oregon (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Maurice Gelina and Barbara McClees gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2020) to $75K (2022). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $74K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $22,269 |
| Radio Station WLRN Miami, FL | Organization Exempt Purpose | $14,846 |
| Fire Island School District Ocean Beach, NY | Educational Purposes | $7,423 |
| Miami Springs Elementary School Miami Springs, FL | Educational Purposes | $7,423 |
| Oswego State University of NY Oswego, NY | Educational Purposes | $7,423 |
| Horse Protection Association of Florida Micanopy, FL | General Support | $5,423 |
| Ocala Royal Dames for Cancer Ocala, FL | General Support | $5,423 |
| Bay Shore Union Free School Bay Shore, NY | Educational Purposes | $2,000 |
| Scio Fire Department Scio, OR | General Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $936,468 | $44,784 | $117,144 | $74,230 | 10 | $95,553 | $25,508 | $106,693 |
| 2024 | $1,008,948 | $51,540 | $107,544 | $67,472 | 10 | $94,669 | $38,597 | $101,424 |
| 2023 | $1,065,200 | $66,228 | $105,318 | $65,890 | 10 | $90,509 | $54,636 | $92,093 |
| 2022 | $1,104,090 | $191,409 | $112,731 | $74,500 | 10 | $100,415 | $178,997 | $92,077 |
| 2021 | $1,026,666 | $71,682 | $101,972 | $60,000 | 10 | $88,338 | $58,048 | $106,724 |
| 2020 | $1,057,248 | $45,441 | $98,101 | $60,000 | 10 | — | $34,011 | $90,508 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Maurice Gelina and Barbara McClees reported a distributable amount of $107K 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 mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants include support for educational purposes, general support, and an organization’s exempt purpose.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $74,230. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $14,846, with a median grant of $7,423.
Among the largest grants were $14,846 to Public Broadcasting Service for general support and $14,846 to Radio Station WLRN for its exempt purpose. The foundation also gave $7,423 each to Fire Island School District and Miami Springs Elementary School for educational purposes, and $7,423 each to Oswego State University of NY for educational purposes and an individual recipient for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Fiduciary Trust Co Int'l and Judith A Gelina as trustees.
The Maurice Gelina and Barbara McClees's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Fiduciary Trust CO Int'l
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$23K (2020) → $27K (2025)
Judith A. Gelina
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$11K (2020) → $13K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $27K, to Fiduciary Trust Co Int'l (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Maurice Gelina and Barbara McClees
How much does The Maurice Gelina and Barbara McClees give each year?
The Maurice Gelina and Barbara McClees gave $74K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $67K across 10 grants.
What is The Maurice Gelina and Barbara McClees's typical grant size?
The Maurice Gelina and Barbara McClees's median grant in 2025 was $7,423, and its average grant was $7,423, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Maurice Gelina and Barbara McClees give grants?
The Maurice Gelina and Barbara McClees's top state is Florida, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (33%) and Virginia (20%).
Does The Maurice Gelina and Barbara McClees give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of The Maurice Gelina and Barbara McClees's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Educational Purposes" (4 grants).
Who are The Maurice Gelina and Barbara McClees's largest grantees?
The Maurice Gelina and Barbara McClees's largest 2025 grantees include Radio Station WLRN ($14,846), Fire Island School District ($7,423) and Miami Springs Elementary School ($7,423), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($22,269), which are not listed by name. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Maurice Gelina and Barbara McClees?
The Maurice Gelina and Barbara McClees reported $936K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $96K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $107K (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 Maurice Gelina and Barbara McClees fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants include support for educational purposes, general support, and an organization’s exempt purpose. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Maurice Gelina and Barbara McClees?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Maurice Gelina and Barbara McClees's EIN?
The Maurice Gelina and Barbara McClees's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-3103315. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Maurice Gelina and Barbara McClees 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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