Melvin & Estelle Gelman Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 52-6042344
Foundation Overview
Based in Washington, DC, Melvin & Estelle Gelman Foundation has awarded 260 grants totaling $3,644,456 to organizations in District of Columbia, New York and 14 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $250 to $150,468, with a median award of $7,250.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$3,644,456
Total Assets
$2,551,186
Median Grant (all grants)
$7,250
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
20
Median Grant
$11,000
% Median Grant Growth
+10%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
March 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 20%
4 of 20 recipients (20%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
District of Columbia
Grants are geographically diversified with 34% in District of Columbia and funding distributed across 16 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within District of Columbia, funding concentrates in Washington (100%).
Funding Trajectory
-26%
Declining funding trend with 26% decrease over 8 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
General Purposes + 2 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (75%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Melvin & Estelle Gelman Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Drug Discover | $93,399 | New York, NJ, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | 2024 |
| Adas Israel Congregation | $50,176 | Washington, DC, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | 2024 |
| American Friends Of The Hebrew University | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | 2024 |
| University Of Pennsylvania | $45,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | 2024 |
| Brem Foundation | $4,500 | Prince Frederick, MD, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | 2024 |
| Children's Hospital Found | $12,500 | Richmond, VA, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | 2024 |
| Human Rights Campaign | $26,000 | Washington, DC, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | 2024 |
| Washington Hebrew Congregation | $12,528 | Washington, DC, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | 2024 |
| Georgetown Day School | $20,000 | Washington, DC, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | 2024 |
| Jewish Federation Of Group Homes | $10,000 | Rockville, MD, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | 2024 |
| Morselife Foundation | $10,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | 2024 |
| George Washington University | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | 2024 |
| University Of Michigan Law School | $1,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | 2024 |
| Us Against Alzheimer's | $7,500 | Chevy Chase, MD, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | 2024 |
| Palm Beach Country Club Foundation | $7,000 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | 2024 |
| Washington Dc Jcc | $12,000 | Washington, DC, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | 2024 |
| Israel Tennis Centers | $4,500 | New York, NY, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | 2024 |
| Foxhall Foundation | $7,500 | Washington, DC, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purposes | 2024 |
| Sibley Memorial Hospital Foundation | $13,000 | Washington, DC, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | 2024 |
| Riverdale | $10,000 | Bronx, NY, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | 2024 |
| Alzheimer's Drug Discover | $150,468 | New York, NY, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2023 |
| University Of Pennsylvania | $60,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2023 |
| Childrens Hospital Found | $35,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2023 |
| Adas Israel Congregation | $31,117 | Washington, DC, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2023 |
| The Washington Ballet | $23,000 | Washington, DC, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2023 |
| Human Rights Campaign | $18,000 | Washington, DC, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2023 |
| Brem Foundation | $15,000 | Prince Frederick, MD, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2023 |
| Washington Hebrew Congregation | $14,370 | Washington, DC, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2023 |
| Georgetown Day School | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2023 |
| Jewish Federation Of Group Homes | $10,000 | Rockville, MD, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2023 |
| Morselife Foundation | $10,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2023 |
| George Washington University | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2023 |
| Anti-defamation League | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2023 |
| University Of Michigan Law School | $5,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2023 |
| Us Against Alzheimer's | $5,000 | Chevy Chase, MD, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2023 |
| Washington Dc Jcc | $4,335 | Washington, DC, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2023 |
| The Kennedy Center | $4,000 | Washington, DC, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2023 |
| Palm Beach Country Club Foundation | $2,000 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2023 |
| Palm Beach United Way | $1,500 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2023 |
| Israel Tennis Centers | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2023 |
| The Cleveland Clinic Foundation | $1,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2023 |
| Foxhall Foundation | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2023 |
| Georgetown Day School | $20,000 | Washington, DC, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Capital Jewish Museum | $18,000 | Washington, DC, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Brem Foundation | $15,000 | Prince Frederick, MD, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Washington Hebrew Congregation | $14,471 | Washington, DC, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Morselife Foundation | $12,500 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| The Washington Ballet | $11,000 | Washington, DC, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Anti-defamation League | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Riverdale Campaign | $10,000 | Bronx, NY, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Norton Museum Of Art | $7,500 | West Palm Beach, GA, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Hilarity For Charity | $7,500 | Beverly Hills, CA, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Jewish Federation Of Group Homes | $6,000 | Rockville, MD, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Lab School Of Washington | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| American Friends Of Hebrew University | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| University Of Michigan Law School | $5,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Us Against Alzheimer's | $5,000 | Chevy Chase, MD, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Alzheimer's Drug Discover | $4,750 | New York, NY, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| The Kennedy Center | $4,000 | Washington, DC, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Washington Dc Jcc | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Adas Israel Congregation | $2,081 | Washington, DC, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Palm Beach Country Club Foundation | $2,000 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Palm Beach United Way | $2,000 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Brigham & Women's Hospital | $1,500 | Boston, MA, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| The Cleveland Clinic Foundation | $1,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Foxhall Foundation | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Georgetown Day School | $20,000 | Washington, DC, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Capital Jewish Museum | $18,000 | Washington, DC, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Brem Foundation | $15,000 | Prince Frederick, MD, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Washington Hebrew Congregation | $14,471 | Washington, DC, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Morselife Foundation | $12,500 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| The Washington Ballet | $11,000 | Washington, DC, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Anti-defamation League | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Riverdale Campaign | $10,000 | Bronx, NY, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Norton Museum Of Art | $7,500 | West Palm Beach, GA, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Hilarity For Charity | $7,500 | Beverly Hills, CA, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Jewish Federation Of Group Homes | $6,000 | Rockville, MD, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Lab School Of Washington | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| American Friends Of Hebrew University | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| University Of Michigan Law School | $5,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Us Against Alzheimer's | $5,000 | Chevy Chase, MD, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Alzheimer's Drug Discover | $4,750 | New York, NY, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| The Kennedy Center | $4,000 | Washington, DC, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Washington Dc Jcc | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Adas Israel Congregation | $2,081 | Washington, DC, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Palm Beach Country Club Foundation | $2,000 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Palm Beach United Way | $2,000 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Brigham & Women's Hospital | $1,500 | Boston, MA, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| The Cleveland Clinic Foundation | $1,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Foxhall Foundation | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Georgetown Day School | $20,000 | Washington, DC, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Capital Jewish Museum | $18,000 | Washington, DC, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Brem Foundation | $15,000 | Prince Frederick, MD, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Washington Hebrew Congregation | $14,471 | Washington, DC, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Morselife Foundation | $12,500 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| The Washington Ballet | $11,000 | Washington, DC, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Anti-defamation League | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Riverdale Campaign | $10,000 | Bronx, NY, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Norton Museum Of Art | $7,500 | West Palm Beach, GA, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Hilarity For Charity | $7,500 | Beverly Hills, CA, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Jewish Federation Of Group Homes | $6,000 | Rockville, MD, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Lab School Of Washington | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| American Friends Of Hebrew University | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| University Of Michigan Law School | $5,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Us Against Alzheimer's | $5,000 | Chevy Chase, MD, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Alzheimer's Drug Discover | $4,750 | New York, NY, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| The Kennedy Center | $4,000 | Washington, DC, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Washington Dc Jcc | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Adas Israel Congregation | $2,081 | Washington, DC, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Palm Beach Country Club Foundation | $2,000 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Palm Beach United Way | $2,000 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Brigham & Women's Hospital | $1,500 | Boston, MA, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| The Cleveland Clinic Foundation | $1,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Foxhall Foundation | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Adas Israel Congregation | $29,942 | Washington, DC, US | To Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Alzheimer's Drug Discover | $41,500 | New York, NY, US | To Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| American Friends Of Hebrew University | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | To Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Brem Foundation | $11,000 | Prince Frederick, MD, US | To Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Children's Hospital | $10,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | To Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Georgetown Day School | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Jewish Federation Of Palm Beach | $5,000 | Palm Beach, FL, US | To Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Lab School Of Washington | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Further Donees Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Morselife Foundation | $2,500 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | To Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Palm Beach Country Club Foundation | $1,000 | Palm Beach, FL, US | To Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Palm Beach United Way | $1,500 | Palm Beach, FL, US | To Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| The Cleveland Clinic Foundation | $1,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | To Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania | $125,000 | Philadelphi, PA, US | To Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Washington Dc Jcc | $15,033 | Washington, DC, US | To Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Washington Hebrew Congregation | $15,975 | Washington, DE, US | To Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Riverdale Campaign | $10,000 | Bronx, NY, US | To Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Us Against Alzheimer's | $5,000 | Chevy Chase, MD, US | To Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Chabad Of Bethesda | $5,000 | Bethesda, MD, US | To Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Foxhall Foundation | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Community Service | 2021 |
| Imagination Stage | $4,000 | Bethesda, MD, US | Theater Arts | 2021 |
| Norton Museum Of Art | $7,500 | West Palm Beach, GA, US | Art Museum | 2021 |
| The Washington Ballet | $12,500 | Washington, DC, US | Theater Arts | 2021 |
| University Of Michigan Law School | $25,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Educational Institution | 2021 |
| Jewish Foundation For Group Homes | $500 | Rockville, MD, US | Community Service | 2021 |
| Adas Israel Congregation | $12,626 | Washington, DC, US | To Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Alzheimer's Drug Discover | $130,000 | New York, NY, US | To Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| American Friends Of Hebrew University | $4,300 | New York, NY, US | To Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Brem Foundation | $3,500 | Prince Frederick, MD, US | To Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Children's Hospital | $17,500 | Silver Spring, MD, US | To Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Georgetown Day School | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Israel Tennis Centers Foundation Inc | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | To Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Jewish Federation Of Palm Beach | $5,000 | Palm Beach, FL, US | To Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Lab School Of Washington | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Further Donees Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Morselife Foundation | $2,500 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | To Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Palm Beach Country Club Foundation | $1,000 | Palm Beach, FL, US | To Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Palm Beach United Way | $1,500 | Palm Beach, FL, US | To Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| The Cleveland Clinic Foundation | $1,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | To Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania | $50,000 | Philadelphi, PA, US | To Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Washington Dc Jcc | $19,800 | Washington, DC, US | To Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Washington Hebrew Congregation | $11,996 | Washington, DE, US | To Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Riverdale Campaign | $10,000 | Bronx, NY, US | To Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Supplies For Success | $1,000 | Glen Ellyn, IL, US | To Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Us Against Alzheimer's | $15,000 | Chevy Chase, MD, US | To Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Beebe Medical Foundation | $1,916 | Lewes, DE, US | To Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Chabad Of Bethesda | $5,000 | Bethesda, MD, US | To Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Anti Defamation League | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | To Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| National Center For Missing & Exploited Children | $10,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | To Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| American Friends-israel Museum | $2,200 | New York, NY, US | To Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Adas Israel Congregation | $46,602 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2018 |
| Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation | $112,702 | New York, NY, US | General | 2018 |
| American Friends Of Hebrew University | $44,400 | New York, NY, US | General | 2018 |
| Brem Foundation | $14,500 | Prince Frederick, MD, US | General | 2018 |
| Children's Hospital | $27,500 | Silver Spring, MD, US | General | 2018 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | $1,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | General | 2018 |
| Georgetown Day School | $10,500 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2018 |
| Holocaust Memorial Museum | $6,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2018 |
| Human Rights Campaign | $24,400 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2018 |
| Jewish Federation Of Palm Beach | $5,000 | Palm Beach, FL, US | General | 2018 |
| Morselife Foundation | $4,200 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | General | 2018 |
| Norton Museum Of Art | $2,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | General | 2018 |
| Palm Beach Country Club Foundation | $1,000 | Palm Beach, FL, US | General | 2018 |
| Palm Beach United Way | $1,500 | Palm Beach, FL, US | General | 2018 |
| The Kennedy Center | $29,667 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2018 |
| The Lab School | $38,639 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2018 |
| The Primary Day School | $500 | Bethesda, MD, US | General | 2018 |
| The River School | $1,500 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2018 |
| Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania | $50,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General | 2018 |
| Washington Dc Jewish Community Center | $25,566 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2018 |
| Washington Hebrew Congregation | $11,046 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2018 |
| Beebe Medical Foundation | $500 | Lewes, DE, US | General | 2018 |
| American Friends Of Yahad-in Unum | $500 | New York, NY, US | General | 2018 |
| Alliance Francaise | $4,730 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2018 |
| Chesapeake Orchestra | $1,000 | Leondardtown, MD, US | General | 2018 |
| Friends Of Jewish Heritage In Poland | $500 | New Haven, CT, US | General | 2018 |
| Friends Of The Jcc Krakow | $1,000 | Louisville, KY, US | General | 2018 |
| Jcc Of Greater Washington | $5,000 | Rockville, MD, US | General | 2018 |
| Jewish Federation Of Greater Washington | $11,930 | North Bethesda, MD, US | General | 2018 |
| Lungevity Foundation | $1,000 | Bethesda, MD, US | General | 2018 |
| Martha's Table | $12,500 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2018 |
| Riverdale Campaign | $10,000 | Bronx, NY, US | General | 2018 |
| Edlavitch Dc Jcc | $7,500 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2018 |
| Historical Society Of Palm Beach | $500 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | General | 2018 |
| Israeli Tennis Center | $500 | Deerfield Beach, FL, US | General | 2018 |
| National Liberty Museum | $8,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General | 2018 |
| Smithsonian Association | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2018 |
| Usagainst Alzheimers | $500 | Chevy Chase, MD, US | General | 2018 |
| Adas Israel Congregation | $39,317 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2017 |
| Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation | $97,953 | New York, NY, US | General | 2017 |
| American Friends Of Hebrew University | $45,500 | New York, NY, US | General | 2017 |
| Anti-defamation League | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2017 |
| Brem Foundation | $25,000 | Prince Frederick, MD, US | General | 2017 |
| Children's Hospital | $36,500 | Silver Spring, MD, US | General | 2017 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | $1,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | General | 2017 |
| Friends Of The Israeli Defense Forces | $500 | New York, NY, US | General | 2017 |
| Georgetown Day School | $10,500 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2017 |
| How | $1,500 | Jupiter, FL, US | General | 2017 |
| Human Rights Campaign | $28,400 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2017 |
| Jewish Federation Of Palm Beach | $65,000 | Palm Beach, FL, US | General | 2017 |
| Morselife Foundation | $5,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | General | 2017 |
| Norton Museum Of Art | $1,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | General | 2017 |
| Palm Beach Country Club Foundation | $1,000 | Palm Beach, FL, US | General | 2017 |
| Signature Theater | $1,500 | Arlington, VA, US | General | 2017 |
| Sasha Bruce Youthwork | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2017 |
| The Lab School | $41,540 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2017 |
| The Primary Day School | $500 | Bethesda, MD, US | General | 2017 |
| The River School | $3,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2017 |
| Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania | $75,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General | 2017 |
| Palm Beach United Way | $1,500 | Palm Beach, FL, US | General | 2017 |
| Women Of Tomorrow | $500 | Miami, FL, US | General | 2017 |
| Washington Dc Jewish Community Center | $17,500 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2017 |
| Washington Hebrew Congregation | $15,125 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2017 |
| American Friends Of Israel Museum | $2,200 | New York, NY, US | General | 2017 |
| Holocaust Memorial Museum | $12,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2017 |
| National Headache Foundation | $16,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General | 2017 |
| Baptist Health Foundation | $1,500 | Coral Gables, FL, US | General | 2017 |
| The Kennedy Center | $45,489 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2017 |
| George Washington University | $7,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2017 |
| Albert Einstein College Of Medicine | $250 | Bronx, NY, US | General | 2017 |
| Adas Israel Congregation | $46,052 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2016 |
| Children's Hospital | $13,200 | Silver Spring, MD, US | General | 2016 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | $3,500 | Cleveland, OH, US | General | 2016 |
| George Washington University | $12,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2016 |
| The Lab School | $32,550 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2016 |
| Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania | $50,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General | 2016 |
| Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation | $81,386 | New York, NY, US | General | 2016 |
| American Friends Of Hebrew University | $45,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2016 |
| Brem Foundation | $2,251 | Prince Frederick, MD, US | General | 2016 |
| Georgetown Day School | $10,500 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2016 |
| How | $500 | Jupiter, FL, US | General | 2016 |
| Jewish Federation Of Palm Beach | $5,000 | Palm Beach, FL, US | General | 2016 |
| Morselife Foundation | $4,800 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | General | 2016 |
| Museum Of Modern Art | $500 | New York, NY, US | General | 2016 |
| Palm Beach Country Club Foundation | $1,000 | Palm Beach, FL, US | General | 2016 |
| Smithsonian Institute | $2,274 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2016 |
| The Primary Day School | $500 | Bethesda, MD, US | General | 2016 |
| The River School | $500 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2016 |
| United Way | $1,500 | Palm Beach, FL, US | General | 2016 |
| Washington Dc Jewish Community Center | $52,781 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2016 |
| Anti-defamation League | $9,100 | New York, NY, US | General | 2016 |
| Food & Friends | $500 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2016 |
| Human Rights Campaign | $18,400 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2016 |
| Jewish Community Project Downtown | $5,275 | New York, NY, US | General | 2016 |
| The Kennedy Center | $58,822 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2016 |
| Usagainst Alzheimer's | $20,000 | Chevy Chase, MD, US | General | 2016 |
| Brigham & Women's Hospital | $3,000 | Boston, MA, US | General | 2016 |
| Washington Hebrew Congregation | $19,322 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Melvin & Estelle Gelman Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 52-6042344 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 2120 L STREET NW 800 Washington, DC 20037-0000 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Melvin & Estelle Gelman Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Co-director | Elise Lefkowitz |
|---|---|
| Co-director | Elaine Miller |
Forms 990-PF
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- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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Data Currency: Last updated
March 2026
based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.