Gary Emel Foundation

Invitation Only

Sullivan, Illinois · EIN 88-2609855 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2025)$34K

Organizations funded1

Typical grant$34,274

Total assets$580K

Half of its grants to organizations were between $34,274 and $34,274.

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From the return

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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.

Where it gives

0% of grants went outside Illinois.

Illinois1

Grants paid in tax year 2025

Recipient	Location	Purpose	Amount
Sullivan Elementary School	Sullivan, IL	To further the organization's tax exempt purpose	$34,274

Giving by year

Tax year	Grants paid	Grant lines
2025	$34,274	1
2024	$24,261	2
2023	$13,339	1

Sources

IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641359349102169
IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 88-2609855
Profile updated Nov 11, 2026

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