Gelco Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 20-3818744 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2023)$6.3M
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable Fund | Lone Tree, CO | General & Unrestricted (IN-KIND GRANTS - SEE GENERAL EXPLANATION) | $6,111,592 |
| Schwab Charitable Fund | Lone Tree, CO | General & Unrestricted | $110,751 |
| Aid to the Church in Need Inc | Brooklyn, NY | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Encounter Ministries | Brighton, MI | Encounter Ministries school PORTLAND OREGON CAMPUS ASCENSION CATHOLIC CHURCH | $10,000 |
| Franciscan University of Steubenville | Steubenville, OH | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception of the | Stockbridge, MA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Mary Tv Inc | Notre Dame, IN | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Queen of Peace Catholic Church | Salem, OR | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| 40 Days for Life | Bryan, TX | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Queen of Peace Catholic School | Salem, OR | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Salem Foundation Pioneer Trust Company Trustee | Salem, OR | The Kent Aldrich Young Life Scholarship Fund | $5,000 |
| Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | TCU Newman Center | $3,500 |
| Rosary Bowl Nw Inc | Keizer, OR | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Standupgirl Com Foundation Inc | Newberg, OR | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| St Germaine | Salem, OR | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Mary Tv Inc | Notre Dame, IN | 800 Club | $1,000 |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Church | Palm Desert, CA | DDF Support, the diocesan support fund | $1,000 |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Church | Palm Desert, CA | DDF Annual Appeal, Diocese of San Bernadino | $1,000 |
| St Francis Shelter | Salem, OR | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6,307,343 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed May 15, 2024 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202421369349104112
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3818744
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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