The Gellman Foundation
Invitation OnlySpokane, Washington · EIN 58-1765283 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$65K
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$1.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,200.
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 Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chabad House of Spokane | Spokane, WA | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Smith-Barbieri Fund | Spokane, WA | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Anti Defamation League | New York, NY | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Brennan Center for Justice | New York, NY | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Chabad of Eugene | Eugene, OR | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Phb Santa Monica Synagogue | Santa Monica, CA | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Los Angeles Food Bank | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $3,200 |
| Bolts (The Political Report) | Washington, DC | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Hope House - Volunteers of America | Spokane, WA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Temple Beth Israel | Eugene, OR | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Marble House Project | Dorset, VT | Charitable | $2,000 |
| National Resources Defence Council | Washington, DC | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Ou - Jlic | New Brunswick, NJ | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Village Life Outreach Project | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Louis D Brandeis Center | Washington, DC | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Homeless Not Toothless | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Spread the Vote | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Unc Sils - Steinfirst Memorial Fund | Chapel Hill, NC | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Chabad Jewish Student Center at Usc | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Jewish Big Brothers of Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Open Temple | Venice, CA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Protect Democracy Project | Washington, DC | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Yestermorrow | Waitsfield, VT | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Oregon Hillel | Eugene, OR | Charitable | $1,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee | New York, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Israel on Campus Coalition | Washington, DC | Charitable | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $65,200 | 26 |
| 2024 | $62,200 | 29 |
| 2023 | $65,500 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601339349102060
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 58-1765283
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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