Private foundation · EIN 06-1639333 · Bradenton, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Gettel Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 74 grants paid, $448K total, median $5,000. 85% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
74
$448K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in FL
85%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$13M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 74 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Parrish Community High SchoolParrish, FLOperational support$25K
Professional Academies MagnetGainesville, FLOperational support$25K
Florida Pre-Paid College BoardTampa, FLOperational support$25K
First United Methodist Church of SarasotaSarasota, FLOperational support$20K
The Libertore Fund for ChildrenSarasota, FLOperational support$20K
Take Stock in ChildrenPalmetto, FLOperational support$15K
The HavenSarasota, FLOperational support$15K
All Faiths Food BankSarasota, FLOperational support$10K
Beds for KidsBradenton, FLOperational support$10K
Bread of the MightyGainesville, FLOperational support$10K
Charlotte Technical CollegePort Charlotte, FLOperational support$10K
Education Foundation of Alachua CountyGainseville, FLOperational support$10K
Food Bank of ManateeBradenton, FLOperational support$10K
Harry Chapin Food Bank of Sw FloridaFort Myers, FLOperational support$10K
Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson'sBirmingham, MIOperational support$10K
Manatee Education FoundationBradenton, FLOperational support$10K
Metropolitan MinistriesTampa, FLOperational support$10K
One More ChildGainesville, FLOperational support$10K
Parrish Civic AssociationParrish, FLOperational support$10K
Santa Fe Technical CollegeGainesville, FLOperational support$10K
Second Harvest Food Bank Central FlOrlando, FLOperational support$10K
Suncoast Technical CollegeSarasota, FLOperational support$10K
Van WezelSarasota, FLOperational support$10K
Westcoast Black Theatre Troup of FloridaSarasota, FLOperational support$10K
Booker High School FoundationSarasota, FLOperational support$5,000
Charlotte Education FoundationPort Charlotte, FLOperational support$5,000
Charlotte Local Education FoundationPort Charlotte, FLOperational support$5,000
Education Foundation Marion CountyOcala, FLOperational support$5,000
Education Foundation of SarasotaSarasota, FLOperational support$5,000
Hillsborough Education FoundationTampa, FLOperational support$5,000
Johns Hopkins All Children's HospitalSt Petersbug, FLOperational support$5,000
Manatee County FoundationBradenton, FLOperational support$5,000
More Too LifeSarasota, FLOperational support$5,000
Never AloneWoodstock, GAOperational support$5,000
Public Education of Marion CountyOcala, FLOperational support$5,000
St Michaels Food PantryWoodstock, GAOperational support$5,000
Svsu FoundationUniversity Center, MIOperational support$5,000
The Academy at Glengary IncSarasota, FLOperational support$5,000
The Woodstock Education Schools FoundationWoodstock, GAOperational support$5,000
Tinker K-8 SchoolTampa, FLOperational support$5,000
YMCA of Southwest Florida IncFort Myers, FLOperational support$5,000
Homes for the TroopsTaunton, MAOperational support$4,500
13 Ugly Men IncTampa, FLOperational support$3,000
Etowah Touchdown ClubWoodstock, GAOperational support$3,000
River Ridge Quarterback ClubWoodstock, GAOperational support$3,000
Ufaa Gator Club Scholarship FundGainesville, FLOperational support$3,000
St Jude Childrens Research HospitalMemphis, TNOperational support$2,750
Boys and Girls Club of Charlotte CoPort Charlotte, FLOperational support$2,500
Project HeartBradenton, FLOperational support$2,500
Selah FreedomSarasota, FLOperational support$2,500
The ALS AssociationTampa, FLOperational support$2,500
Woodstock Wolverines Club #10856Woodstock, GAOperational support$2,500
Suncoast Soccer IncSarasota, FLOperational support$1,870
American Cancer SocietyKennesaw, GAOperational support$1,500
City of Punta GordaPunta Gorda, FLOperational support$1,000
Face AutismEllenton, FLOperational support$1,000
Latinos Unidos FundacionMiami, FLOperational support$1,000
The Lindsey Maibach ScholarshipSarasota, FLOperational support$1,000
Uplifting Pl Beta Beta FoundationBradenton, FLOperational support$1,000
Southeast Seminoles Booster ClubBradenton, FLOperational support$900

By state: Florida 63 · Georgia 7 · Michigan 2 · Massachusetts 1 · Tennessee 1

About this foundation

Gettel Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Bradenton, Florida, administered in care of James Gettel, tax-exempt since 2002. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Gettel Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Gettel Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $448K across 74 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Gettel Foundation Inc give?

Florida (63 grants), Georgia (7 grants), Michigan (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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