Melvin & Estelle Gelman Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyWashington, District of Columbia · EIN 52-6042344 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $15,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
60% of grants went outside District of Columbia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Drug Discover | New York, NJ | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | $93,399 |
| ADAS Israel Congregation | Washington, DC | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | $50,176 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | $45,000 |
| Human Rights Campaign | Washington, DC | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | $26,000 |
| Georgetown Day School | Washington, DC | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | $20,000 |
| American Friends of the Hebrew University | New York, NY | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | $15,000 |
| Sibley Memorial Hospital Foundation | Washington, DC | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | $13,000 |
| Washington Hebrew Congregation | Washington, DC | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | $12,528 |
| Children's Hospital Found | Richmond, VA | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | $12,500 |
| Washington DC JCC | Washington, DC | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | $12,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Group Homes | Rockville, MD | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Morselife Foundation | West Palm Beach, FL | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| George Washington University | Washington, DC | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Riverdale | Bronx, NY | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| US Against Alzheimer's | Chevy Chase, MD | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | $7,500 |
| Foxhall Foundation | Washington, DC | Further Donee's Charitable Purposes | $7,500 |
| Palm Beach Country Club Foundation | Palm Beach, FL | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | $7,000 |
| Brem Foundation | Prince Frederick, MD | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | $4,500 |
| Israel Tennis Centers | New York, NY | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | $4,500 |
| University of Michigan Law School | Ann Arbor, MI | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $371,603 | 20 |
| 2023 | $416,290 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513169349103511
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-6042344
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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