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Gilson Family Foundation Inc

  • Concord, MA
  • Tax-exempt since Sept. 2011
  • EIN: 27-4379483

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations / Private Grantmaking Foundations (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$3.76M (2023)

Expenses
$1.44M (2023)

Total Assets
$23.3M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2023)

Years with multiple filings
Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$3,761,772
Expenses
$1,442,346
Net Income
$2,319,426
Net Assets
$23,298,924
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $2,528,914
67.2%
Interest Revenue $16,579
0.4%
Dividends $395,755
10.5%
Sales of Assets $820,524
21.8%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,388,931
96.3%
Compensation of Officers* $66,000
4.6%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $23,298,924
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $23,298,924
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Michelle Spina Schmidt (President) $25,000 $0
Peter J Spina (Director) $25,000 $0
Michael J Eschelbacher (Clerk) $16,000 $0
Lucy Gilson (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 15, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$2,822,933
Expenses
$1,282,172
Net Income
$1,540,761
Net Assets
$20,819,872
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $2,503,440
88.7%
Interest Revenue $589
0.0%
Dividends $406,804
14.4%
Sales of Assets -$87,900
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,232,697
96.1%
Compensation of Officers* $66,056
5.2%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $20,819,872
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $20,819,872
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Michelle Spina Schmidt (President) $25,000 $0
Peter J Spina (Director) $25,000 $0
Michael J Eschelbacher (Clerk) $16,056 $0
Lucy Gilson (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Aug. 3, 2023

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$3,824,329
Expenses
$614,495
Net Income
$3,209,834
Net Assets
$19,167,493
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $2,645,400
69.2%
Interest Revenue $3
0.0%
Dividends $411,531
10.8%
Sales of Assets $767,395
20.1%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $536,150
87.3%
Compensation of Officers* $16,804
2.7%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $19,167,493
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $19,167,493
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Peter J Spina (Director) $8,250 $0
Michelle Spina Schmidt (President) $5,429 $0
Michael J Eschelbacher (Clerk) $3,125 $0
Lucy Gilson (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 16, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$5,931,253
Expenses
$981,381
Net Income
$4,949,872
Net Assets
$15,955,818
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $3,919,225
66.1%
Interest Revenue $2,774
0.0%
Dividends $344,828
5.8%
Sales of Assets $1,664,426
28.1%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $962,941
98.1%
Compensation of Officers* $36,391
3.7%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $15,955,818
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $15,955,818
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Michelle Spina Schmidt (President) $14,891 $0
Peter J Spina (Director) $11,500 $0
Michael J Eschelbacher (Clerk) $10,000 $0
Lucy Gilson (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Jan. 14, 2022

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,169,631
Expenses
$550,591
Net Income
$619,040
Net Assets
$10,983,094
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $998,706
85.4%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $256,585
21.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $545,165
99.0%
Compensation of Officers* $21,125
3.8%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $10,983,095
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $10,983,094
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Peter J Spina (Director) $11,125 $0
Michelle Spina Schmidt (President) $10,000 $0
Michael J Eschelbacher (Clerk) $0 $0
Lucy Gilson (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 16, 2020

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$5,374,564
Expenses
$508,747
Net Income
$4,865,817
Net Assets
$10,364,461
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $5,075,400
94.4%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $262,755
4.9%
Sales of Assets $36,409
0.7%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $507,884
99.8%
Compensation of Officers* $22,125
4.3%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $10,364,461
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $10,364,461
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Peter J Spina (Director) $11,250 $0
Michelle Spina Schmidt (President) $10,875 $0
Michael J Eschelbacher (Clerk) $0 $0
Lucy Gilson (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 7, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$4,430,820
Expenses
$193,200
Net Income
$4,237,620
Net Assets
$5,498,644
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $4,068,814
91.8%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $75,824
1.7%
Sales of Assets $286,182
6.5%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $193,200
100%
Compensation of Officers* $8,750
4.5%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,498,644
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $5,498,644
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Michelle Spina (Pres, Director) $5,500 $0
Peter Spina (Director) $3,250 $0
Michael Eschelbacher (Clerk,Director) $550 $0

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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 30, 2018

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,163,096
Expenses
$86,470
Net Income
$1,076,626
Net Assets
$1,261,024
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $1,134,544
97.5%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $11,414
1.0%
Sales of Assets $17,138
1.5%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,070
1.2%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,261,024
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,261,024
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Michelle Spina (Pres, Director) $0 $0
Michael Eschelbacher (Clerk,Director) $0 $0
Peter Spina (Director) $0 $0
Lucy Gilson (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 15, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$0
Expenses
$6,050
Net Income
-$6,050
Net Assets
$184,398
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $6,050
100%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $184,398
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $184,398
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Michelle Spina (Pres, Director) $0 $0
Michael Eschelbacher (Clerk,Director) $0 $0
Peter Spina (Director) $0 $0
Lucy Gilson (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Oct. 18, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$50,000
Expenses
$11,185
Net Income
$38,815
Net Assets
$190,448
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $50,000
100%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $11,185
100%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $190,448
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $190,448
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Leo Gilson (Pres, Director) $0 $0
Michelle Spina (Treas, Director) $0 $0
Michael Eschelbacher (Clerk,Director) $0 $0
Peter Spina (Director) $0 $0
Lucy Gilson (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 12, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$0
Expenses
$11,650
Net Income
-$11,650
Net Assets
$151,633
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $11,650
100%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $151,633
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $151,633

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1
Expenses
$2,150
Net Income
-$2,149
Net Assets
$163,282
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $0
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $163,283
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $163,282

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990-PF
Filed on Dec. 31, 2013

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$68,000
Expenses
$30,024
Net Income
$37,976
Net Assets
$165,432
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $68,000
100%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $30,000
99.9%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $165,433
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $165,432

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$127,500
Expenses
$43
Net Income
$127,457
Net Assets
$127,457
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $127,500
100%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $0
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $127,457
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $127,457

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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