The Gelatka Family Foundation Ltd
Invitation OnlySaint John, Indiana · EIN 83-2915545 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$267K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$1.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
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
75% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Star Foundation | Clearwater, FL | Unrestricted | $238,500 |
| St Ignatius College Prep | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Blue N Gold | Chamblee, GA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Chicago Blackhawks Foundation | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $4,950 |
| American Cancer Society | Hagerstown, MD | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| American Amusement Machine Association | Cary, IL | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Indiana Bulls Baseball | Westfield, IN | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Batbusters Indiana | St John, IN | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $266,950 | 8 |
| 2024 | $66,900 | 10 |
| 2023 | $72,280 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631349349101958
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-2915545
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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