The GDL Foundation
Invitation OnlyWestport, Connecticut · EIN 20-6390199 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$85K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$1.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
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
88% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield Mount Herman School | Gill, MA | Unrestricted Grant | $22,500 |
| Trustees of Tufts College | Medford, MA | UnrestrictedGrant | $20,000 |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY | UnrestrictedGrant | $10,000 |
| Grand Teton National Park Fdn | Jackson, WY | UnrestictedGrant | $10,000 |
| Jackson Hole Land Trust | Jackson, WY | UnrestrictedGrant | $10,000 |
| Adam J Lewis Academy | Bridgeport, CT | UnrestrictedGrant | $5,000 |
| Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Ithaca, NY | UnrestictedGrant | $2,500 |
| Appalachian Mountain Club | Boston, MA | UnrestictedGrant | $2,500 |
| University of Illinois Fdtn | Urbana, IL | UnrestrictedGrant | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $85,000 | 9 |
| 2024 | $86,000 | 8 |
| 2023 | $104,500 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621129349100507
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-6390199
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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