Private foundation · EIN 20-6609204 · Columbus, Ohio · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Frank and Pearl E Gelbman Charitable Trust

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 19 grants paid, $618K total, median $10K. 95% of grants stayed in Ohio.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
19
$618K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in OH
95%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$10M

Grants paid in 2025

19 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Youngstown State University FoundationYoungstown, OHGeneral operating$250K
United Way WorldwideAlexandria, VAGeneral operating$150K
Valley Economic Development Partners IncYoungstown, OHGeneral operating$25K
Golden String IncYoungstown, OHGeneral operating$25K
Oak Hill Collaborative IncYoungstown, OHGeneral operating$25K
Lake to River FoundationYoungstown, OHGeneral operating$25K
Oblate SistersHubbard, OHGeneral operating$25K
Goodwill Industries of Akron IncAkron, OHGeneral operating$15K
Community Foundation of MahoningYoungstown, OHGeneral operating$15K
Opera Western ReserveYoungstown, OHGeneral operating$10K
Butler Institute of American ArtYoungstown, OHGeneral operating$10K
Junior Achievement of North Central OhioCanton, OHGeneral operating$10K
Coleman Health ServicesKent, OHGeneral operating$10K
Public Library of Youngstown & MahoningYoungstown, OHGeneral operating$6,500
Youngstown Warren Regional ChamberYoungstown, OHGeneral operating$5,000
Goodness GrowsNorth Lima, OHGeneral operating$5,000
Friends of Fellows Riverside GardensYoungstown, OHGeneral operating$2,500
Northern Trumbull County Community FdnKinsman, OHGeneral operating$2,500
Youngstown Jewish FederationYoungstown, OHGeneral operating$1,000

By state: Ohio 18 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

The Frank and Pearl E Gelbman Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Columbus, Ohio, administered in care of Sky Trust N a Trustee, tax-exempt since 2006. 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 The Frank and Pearl E Gelbman Charitable Trust accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 The Frank and Pearl E Gelbman Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $618K across 19 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does The Frank and Pearl E Gelbman Charitable Trust give?

Ohio (18 grants), Virginia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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