Private foundation · EIN 91-6279262 · Dallas, Texas

Emma C Gehr 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: 3 grants paid, $397K total, median $132K. 33% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$397K
Median grant
$132K
Stays in TX
33%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Seattle Children's HospitalSeattle, WAUnrestricted general$132K
Washington Masonic CharitiesUniversity Pl, WASupport those in need of$132K
Lanham Foundation C/O Bank of America NaDallas, TXEducation of indigent$132K

By state: Washington 2 · Texas 1

About this foundation

Emma C Gehr Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Dallas, Texas, administered in care of Bank of America, tax-exempt since 1986. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Emma C Gehr 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 Emma C Gehr Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $397K across 3 grants, a median of $132K.

Where does Emma C Gehr Foundation give?

Washington (2 grants), Texas (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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