Private foundation · EIN 52-6036621 · Washington, District of Columbia

Isadore and Bertha Gudelsky Family 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: 37 grants paid, $1.3M total, median $15K. 8% of grants stayed in District of Columbia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
37
$1.3M
Median grant
$15K
Stays in DC
8%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$21M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Jewish Federation of Greater WashingtonRockville, MDAnnual campaign and cornerstone event$260K
Jewish Agency for Israel-North American CouncilNew York, NYMasa israel journey$200K
American Jewish Joint Distribution CommittteeNew York, NYGlobal leadership program and project entwine$143K
American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science IncNew York, NYIsadore & bertha gudelsky family foundation research fund (1 of 4)$75K
Charles E Smith Jewish Day SchoolRockville, MDMa'ayan tuition assistance and 50th anniversary endowment (7 of 7)$64K
Friends of the Israel Defense ForcesNew York, NYLegacy summer camp and israel crisis response$50K
Alpert Jewish Family ServicesWest Palm Beach, FLEmergency financial assistance$50K
Jewish Federation of North AmericaNew York, NYJewish people policy institute$50K
Maryland Hillel CenterCollege Park, MDGeneral operating support and capital campaign (4 of 5)$50K
Reut USAWoodland Hills, CAGeneral operating support$36K
Bender Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington IncRockville, MDThe isadore and bertha gudelsky exceptional swim program (2 of 3)$30K
Frederick Book Arts CenterFrederick, MDGeneral operating support$30K
Jewish Social Service AgencyRockville, MDCare coordination program for seniors$25K
Friends of the Arava InstituteNewton Centre, MDAgrivoltaics project (1 of 3)$20K
Insight Through EducationPalm Beach Gardens, FLPrincipals and educators trip to washington dc$20K
Save a Childs Heart Foundation IncPotomac, MDLife saving heart surgery for children$20K
Israel Guide Dog Center for the BlindWarrington, PAGuide dog for a veteran$18K
Home for Our TroopsTaunton, MAGeneral operating support$15K
Hopeworks of Howard Countycommunity Foundation of HcColumbia, MDGeneral operating support$15K
John F Kennedy Center for the Performing ArtsWashington, DCEducation programming$15K
National Guard Youth FoundationWashington, DCGeneral operating support$15K
Sunflower BakeryRockville, MDGeneral operating support$15K
University of Maryland College Park Foundation IncCollege Park, MDIsrael studies program$15K
Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish MuseumWashington, DCCapital campaign (3 of 4)$13K
Heifetz International Music InstituteStauton, VAHeifetz anniversary$12K
Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater WashingtonNorth Bethesda, MDGeneral operating support$10K
Howard County Arts CouncilEllicott City, MDHead start in art program$8,000
Hood CollegeFrederick, MDGudelsky scholarship program$5,000
Blueprint 58 IncAtlanta, GAGeneral operating support$2,500
Alzheimer's AssociationChicago, ILGeneral operating support$2,000
Boys and Girls Clubs of Columbus IncColumbus, OHGeneral operating support$2,000
California Desert Land Conservancy Dba Mojave Desert Land TrustJoshua Tree, CAGeneral operating support$2,000
Clean Air Task ForceBoston, MAGeneral operating support$2,000
Innocence Project IncNew York, NYGeneral operating support$2,000
Medecins Sans Frontieres USA IncNew York, NYGeneral operating support$2,000
Morningday Community SolutionsPompano Beach, FLGeneral operating support$2,000
National Alliance on Mental IllnessArlington, VAGeneral operating support$2,000

By state: Maryland 14 · New York 7 · Florida 3 · District of Columbia 3 · California 2 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

Isadore and Bertha Gudelsky Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Washington, District of Columbia, administered in care of Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer Llp, tax-exempt since 1956. 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 Isadore and Bertha Gudelsky Family 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 Isadore and Bertha Gudelsky Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.3M across 37 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Isadore and Bertha Gudelsky Family Foundation Inc give?

Maryland (14 grants), New York (7 grants), Florida (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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