Mark and Karen Gergel Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyCanton, Georgia · EIN 87-3383440 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$60K
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$1,250
Total assets$356K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,000.
From the return
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
73% of grants went outside Georgia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent DePaul Georgia | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Reclif Community | Peachtree Corners, GA | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Caron Treatment Center | Wernersville, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| St Christine Christian Services | Detroit, MI | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Blessed Trinity Catholic Church | Roswell, GA | Unrestricted | $3,600 |
| Kennesaw State Athletic Association | Kennesaw, GA | Unrestricted | $3,525 |
| The Channing's Joy Foundation | Concord, NC | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Open Door Food Pantry | Santa Rosa Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Knights of Equity | Redford, MI | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Mighty Millie Foundation | Marietta, GA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| St Jude's Childrens Hospital | Memphis, TN | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Good News Church | Santa Rosa Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Freeport Middle School | Freeport, FL | Unrestricted | $1,250 |
| Pregnancy Aid Center | College Park, MD | Unrestricted | $1,250 |
| Hickory Flat Preschool | Canton, GA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Pacific Whale Foundation | Wailuku, HI | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Foundation Fighting Blindness | Columbia, MD | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Fund | Newtown, CT | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Herzl Camp | Webster, WI | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Shannon IDA Booster Club | Shelby Township, MI | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer | Roanoke, IN | Unrestricted | $795 |
| Alaqua Animal Refuge | Freeport, FL | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Project Beisbol Corp | Margate, FL | Unrestricted | $500 |
| American Cancer Society | Hagerstown, MD | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $59,920 | 26 |
| 2024 | $97,936 | 30 |
| 2023 | $58,680 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601359349102490
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-3383440
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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