Albert R & Louise C Gillespie Charitable Trust UA Dated 2797
Invitation OnlyNaples, Florida · EIN 54-6409031 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
56% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covenant Church Naples | Naples, FL | Christian Ministry | $33,500 |
| Ligonier Ministries | Lake Mary, FL | Christian ministry | $31,718 |
| Family Research Council | Washington, DC | To support public policy ministry in Washington DC. | $25,000 |
| Evangelism Explosion International | Arden, NC | To spread the work of Christ. | $10,000 |
| Canopy Global Foundation | Naples, FL | Christian Ministry | $10,000 |
| Reformed University Fellowship | Lawrenceville, GA | To support ministries studies | $3,200 |
| Grace Classical Academy | Bonita Springs, FL | To promote classical christian education. | $2,625 |
| Mission to North America | Lawrenceville, GA | To further church plants in North America. | $2,300 |
| Montgomery Bell Academy | Nashville, TN | To promote classical christian education. | $2,000 |
| Mission to the World | Lawrenceville, GA | To support World Missions. | $1,900 |
| Equipping Leaders International | St Augustine, FL | To equip global leaderst to fulfill the great commission. | $1,400 |
| Family Policy Foundation | Colorado Spings, CO | To spread chrisian values across the country. | $1,200 |
| American Values | Merrifield, VA | To support the voice of Family, Faith, and Freedom. | $1,000 |
| Summit Ministries | Manitous Springs, CO | To cultivate rising gnerations to live as champions for biblical worldview. | $1,000 |
| Founders Ministries | Cape Coral, FL | Biblical Reformation of Local Churches | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity-Collier Cty | Naples, FL | To provide housing for low-income families | $100 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($4,600). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $132,543 | 20 |
| 2024 | $143,686 | 28 |
| 2023 | $133,745 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601329349102500
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 54-6409031
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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