The Frank and Pearl E Gelbman Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyColumbus, Ohio · EIN 20-6609204 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$618K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$14.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
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
5% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown State University Foundation | Youngstown, OH | General operating | $250,000 |
| United Way Worldwide | Alexandria, VA | General operating | $150,000 |
| Valley Economic Development Partners Inc | Youngstown, OH | General operating | $25,000 |
| Golden String Inc | Youngstown, OH | General operating | $25,000 |
| Oak Hill Collaborative Inc | Youngstown, OH | General operating | $25,000 |
| Lake to River Foundation | Youngstown, OH | General operating | $25,000 |
| Oblate Sisters | Hubbard, OH | General operating | $25,000 |
| Goodwill Industries of Akron Inc | Akron, OH | General operating | $15,000 |
| Community Foundation of Mahoning | Youngstown, OH | General operating | $15,000 |
| Opera Western Reserve | Youngstown, OH | General operating | $10,000 |
| Butler Institute of American Art | Youngstown, OH | General operating | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement of North Central Ohio | Canton, OH | General operating | $10,000 |
| Coleman Health Services | Kent, OH | General operating | $10,000 |
| Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning | Youngstown, OH | General operating | $6,500 |
| Youngstown Warren Regional Chamber | Youngstown, OH | General operating | $5,000 |
| Goodness Grows | North Lima, OH | General operating | $5,000 |
| Friends of Fellows Riverside Gardens | Youngstown, OH | General operating | $2,500 |
| Northern Trumbull County Community Fdn | Kinsman, OH | General operating | $2,500 |
| Youngstown Jewish Federation | Youngstown, OH | General operating | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $617,500 | 19 |
| 2024 | $593,500 | 18 |
| 2023 | $829,500 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621009349101602
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-6609204
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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