WW and Eloise D Gay Foundation
The WW and Eloise D Gay Foundation is a private foundation based in Jacksonville, Florida. Its 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
WW and Eloise D Gay Foundation at a glance
In short: WW and Eloise D Gay Foundation gave $163K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $163,000
- -3.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- -40.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,188
- +62.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,306,223
- +8.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to WW and Eloise D Gay Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing says all distributions are at the sole discretion of the trustees; trustees are to avoid supporting fundraising campaigns and make no contributions to the United Way.
- Contact
Application contact: Paul Jones Co Ww Gay Contr
Mailing address: 524 Stockton St, Jacksonville, FL 32204
Phone: (904) 474-5600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who WW and Eloise D Gay Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Riverside Cornerstone Campaign ($70K). Together the top 10 received $153K.
Grant Size Distribution
109 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 107 grants of 109 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Florida. Listed recipients include organizations in Jacksonville and other Florida communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
How WW and Eloise D Gay Foundation gives
- 81% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 28% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 200% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2022) to $356K (2019). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $163K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside Cornerstone Campaign Jacksonville, FL | Unrestricted-Charity | $70,000 |
| Reeling for Kids Gainesville, FL | Unrestricted - Charity | $25,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, FL | Unrestricted - Charity | $20,000 |
| Vision Is Priceless Jacksonville, FL | Unrestricted - Charity | $10,000 |
| Seniors on a Mission Jacksonville, FL | Unrestricted - Charity | $5,000 |
| City Rescue Mission Jacksonville, FL | Unrestricted - Charity | $5,000 |
| Jacsonville Young Life Jacksonville, FL | Unrestricted - Charity | $5,000 |
| Junior Achievement of nor Jacksonville, FL | Unrestricted - Charity | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army Jacksonville, FL | Unrestricted - Charity | $5,000 |
| Community Hospice Jacksonville, FL | Unrestricted - Charity | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,306,223 | $268,387 | $166,930 | $163,000 | 16 | $163,000 | $103,080 | $81,400 |
| 2023 | $1,204,766 | $71,272 | $171,803 | $169,000 | 27 | $169,000 | $71,272 | $69,750 |
| 2022 | $1,305,297 | $80,968 | $28,995 | $25,000 | 1 | $25,000 | $80,410 | $74,451 |
| 2021 | $1,255,719 | $130,338 | $230,545 | $227,000 | 28 | $227,000 | $117,390 | $86,724 |
| 2020 | $1,355,926 | $46,692 | $153,101 | $148,000 | 37 | — | $42,428 | $81,139 |
| 2019 | $1,462,335 | $179,077 | $359,557 | $355,500 | 45 | — | $178,743 | $82,290 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, WW and Eloise D Gay Foundation reported a distributable amount of $81K for 2024 — 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 in the available information. Its grants include support for organizations working in areas such as youth education and sports, services for older adults, health, and community assistance. For example, Reeling for Kids describes its mission as promoting awareness of and raising funds for youth education and sports programs. Seniors on a Mission says it exists to honor, love, and encourage independent older adults to live purposeful lives. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $163,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $70,000, with a median of $5,000. Among the listed awards were $70,000 to Riverside Cornerstone Campaign, $25,000 to Reeling for Kids, $20,000 to Mayo Clinic, and $10,000 to Vision Is Priceless. Other listed recipients included Seniors on a Mission and City Rescue Mission ($5,000 each), and Community Hospice and Mercy Ships ($3,000 each).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Paul V Jones Jr and Kathleen H Cold as trustees.
WW and Eloise D Gay Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kathleen H. Cold
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Paul V. Jones Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ww Gay (2019) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 WW and Eloise D Gay Foundation
How much does WW and Eloise D Gay Foundation give each year?
WW and Eloise D Gay Foundation gave $163K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $169K across 27 grants.
What is WW and Eloise D Gay Foundation's typical grant size?
WW and Eloise D Gay Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $10,188, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does WW and Eloise D Gay Foundation give grants?
WW and Eloise D Gay Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Jacksonville, FL (15 grants).
Does WW and Eloise D Gay Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of WW and Eloise D Gay Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are WW and Eloise D Gay Foundation's largest grantees?
WW and Eloise D Gay Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Riverside Cornerstone Campaign ($70,000), Reeling for Kids ($25,000) and Mayo Clinic ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is WW and Eloise D Gay Foundation?
WW and Eloise D Gay Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $163K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $81K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does WW and Eloise D Gay Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its grants include support for organizations working in areas such as youth education and sports, services for older adults, health, and community assistance. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from WW and Eloise D Gay Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is WW and Eloise D Gay Foundation's EIN?
WW and Eloise D Gay Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1724609. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does WW and Eloise D Gay 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 6, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). WW and Eloise D Gay Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ww-and-eloise-d-gay-foundation-morg_e9722e54ecff42688190d03d23dfa0fe
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