Private foundation · EIN 52-1123363 · Washington, District of Columbia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Harry and Lea Gudelsky 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 15 grants paid, $550K total, median $40K. 20% of grants stayed in District of Columbia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
15
$550K
Median grant
$40K
Stays in DC
20%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Macabi USAPhiladelphia, PASame$110K
McTefSilver Spring, MDSame$50K
Southwest Sports and Fitness AllianceBaltimore, MDSame$50K
Levine School of MusicWashington, DCSame$50K
So What Else IncBethesda, MDSame$50K
The Dinner SchoolBethesda, MDSame$50K
Leveling the Playing FieldWashington, DCSame$50K
Bender JCCRockville, MDSame$40K
Temple IsraelWest Bloomfield, MISame$25K
Springfield CollegeSpringfield, MASame$20K
Food and FriendsWashington, DCSame$20K
Aspen Santa Fe BalletSanta Fe, NMSame$10K
Tomorrows Women Santa FeSanta Fe, NMSame$10K
I Am You 360Tucson, AZSame$10K
Binai Israel CongRockville, MDSame$5,000

By state: Maryland 6 · District of Columbia 3 · Pennsylvania 1 · Michigan 1 · New Mexico 2 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Harry and Lea Gudelsky Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Washington, District of Columbia, tax-exempt since 2014. 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 Harry and Lea Gudelsky Foundation Inc 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 Harry and Lea Gudelsky Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $550K across 15 grants, a median of $40K.

Where does Harry and Lea Gudelsky Foundation Inc give?

Maryland (6 grants), District of Columbia (3 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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