Private foundation · EIN 47-6813362 · Decatur, Alabama · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Gillette Family Foundation

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: 11 grants paid, $305K total, median $20K. 55% of grants stayed in Alabama.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
11
$305K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in AL
55%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.6M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
GoodlyfeDecatur, ALTo provide financial support$132K
Living Free RecoveryFalkville, ALTo provide financial support$37K
Garden Island Motorcycle ClubKapaa, HITo provide finanical support$25K
Neighborhood Christian CenterDecatur, ALTo provide financial support$25K
Kauai Christian FellowshipKoloa, HITo provide financial support$23K
Stand Out MinistriesDurham, NCTo provide financial support$20K
Gods Love Covenant ChurchDecatur, ALTo provide financial support$14K
Point One VisionCentral Point, ORTo provide financial support$13K
National C&ma AllianceColorado Springs, COTo provide financial support$6,000
Barnabas Project Daystar ChurchCullman, ALTo provide financial support$5,500
RapahopeMobile, ALTo provide financial support$5,000

By state: Alabama 6 · Hawaii 2 · North Carolina 1 · Oregon 1 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

Gillette Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Decatur, Alabama, tax-exempt since 2017. 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 Gillette Family Foundation 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 Gillette Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $305K across 11 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Gillette Family Foundation give?

Alabama (6 grants), Hawaii (2 grants), North Carolina (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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