Edward & Verna Gerbic Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Edward & Verna Gerbic Family Foundation is a private foundation in West Hartford, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $395,500 in 77 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $27,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$395,500
- Number of grants77
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$27,000
- Assets$14.0 million
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2024 was down from $647,500 the year before.
12% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $772,500 | 91 | $13.5 million |
| 2023 | $647,500 | 90 | $13.3 million |
| 2024 | $395,500 | 77 | $14.0 million |
How to apply
Edward & Verna Gerbic 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 Edward & Verna Gerbic Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 22 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 39 | $212,000 |
| District of Columbia | 10 | $34,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $29,000 |
| Alabama | 2 | $25,000 |
| California | 3 | $17,500 |
| Maine | 2 | $11,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 3 | $7,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian College Fund | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $27,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA Inc | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $20,000 |
| Human Rights Watch Inc | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $15,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council Inc | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $15,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Inc | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $15,000 |
| UNICEF USA | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $15,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $15,000 |
| Amnesty Intl USA | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Finger Lakes Land Trust | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Friends of Ganondagan Inc | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| GM Ewing Forum (Finger Lakes Community College) | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Hillside Children's Center | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Holy Name Foundation Inc | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Hospeace House Inc | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| MDI Biological Laboratory | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Mercy Ships | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Point Foundation | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Rochester Folk Art Guild | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $8,000 |
| Health Wagon The (St Mary's Health Wagon) | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $6,000 |
| African Wildlife Foundation | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| American Friends Service Committee | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Camp Good Days & Special Times Inc | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Center for Development in Central America (Jubilee House Community) | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Children's Agenda Inc | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Foodlink Inc | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Fresh Air Fund | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Intervol Inc | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Naples Youth Corp | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| National Association For the Advancement of Colored People | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Pathstone Corp | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| President and Fellows of Middlebury College | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Wheelchair Foundation (Behring Global Educational Foundation) | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Yates County Habitat for Humanity | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Friends of Chicago Animal Care and Control Inc | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $4,500 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $4,000 |
| Arts Center of Yates | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $3,000 |
| Friends of Bristol Valley Playhouse Foundation Inc | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $3,000 |
| Heifer Project International Inc | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter E Gerbic
- Joseph Caruso
- Celina Gerbic
- Paul L Bourdeau
Questions people ask
Does Edward & Verna Gerbic Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Edward & Verna Gerbic Family Foundation give?
$395,500 in tax year 2024, across 77 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Edward & Verna Gerbic Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Peter E Gerbic (Trustee), Joseph Caruso (Trustee), Celina Gerbic (Trustee) and Paul L Bourdeau (Trustee).
What does Edward & Verna Gerbic Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, education and youth programs.