The Jerry Gart Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Jerry Gart Family Foundation is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2023 it gave $233,086 in 52 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $35,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$233,086
- Number of grants52
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$11.9 million
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2023 was down from $327,000 the year before.
58% of its 2023 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $327,000 | 52 | $9.2 million |
| 2023 | $233,086 | 52 | $11.9 million |
How to apply
The Jerry Gart Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Jerry Gart Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 35 | $189,586 |
| New York | 2 | $20,500 |
| California | 2 | $5,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $4,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $1,500 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $1,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Craig Hospital Foundation | Program support | $35,000 |
| Rose Community Foundation | Program support | $25,500 |
| Friends of JCC Krakow | Program support | $20,000 |
| Colorado Institute of Developmental Pediatrics Inc | Program support | $10,000 |
| Jewishcolorado | Program support | $10,000 |
| Kent Denver School | Program support | $10,000 |
| Hillel of Colorado | Program support | $10,000 |
| Western Resource Advocates | Program support | $10,000 |
| There With Care | Program support | $7,500 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | Program support | $7,250 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Program support | $5,500 |
| Temple Emanuel | Program support | $5,186 |
| Auraria Higher Educ Center Business Serv | Program support | $5,000 |
| Global Livingston Institute | Program support | $5,000 |
| Livlyme Foundation | Program support | $5,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Planned Parenthood Inc | Program support | $5,000 |
| The Trust for Public Land | Program support | $5,000 |
| Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado | Program support | $5,000 |
| Wish for Wheels | Program support | $5,000 |
| Breakthrough Kent Denver | Program support | $2,500 |
| Christ Street Felowship | Program support | $2,500 |
| Protect Our Winters | Program support | $2,500 |
| So All May Eat Inc DBA Same Cafe | Program support | $2,500 |
| The Colorado Sun | Program support | $2,500 |
| Colorado Fourteeners Initiative | Program support | $2,000 |
| International Mountain Bicycling Assoc | Program support | $2,000 |
| Legacy Youth Tennis & Education | Program support | $2,000 |
| Share Our Strength DBA No Kid Hungry | Program support | $2,000 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc | Program support | $2,000 |
| Special Olympics | Program support | $2,000 |
| Turner Syndrome Colorado | Program support | $2,000 |
| The Les Streeter Program Inc | Program support | $1,900 |
| Capitol Hill Community Services | Program support | $1,500 |
| Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation | Program support | $1,000 |
| University of Colorado Foundation | Program support | $1,000 |
| Honnold Foundation | Program support | $1,000 |
| Pan-Massachusetts Challenge Inc | Program support | $1,000 |
| Reach Out & Read Colorado | Program support | $1,000 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | Program support | $1,000 |
| Denver City Lax | Program support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas Gart
- Ken Gart
- John Gart
- Sally Gart
Questions people ask
Does The Jerry Gart Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Jerry Gart Family Foundation give?
$233,086 in tax year 2023, across 52 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Jerry Gart Family Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Thomas Gart (President/Treasurer), Ken Gart (Vice President/Secretary), John Gart (Director) and Sally Gart (Director).
What does The Jerry Gart Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, community development and education.