Gene & Ros Gans Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gene & Ros Gans Family Foundation is a private foundation in Westport, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $10,171 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $245 and the largest $3,000. 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$10,171
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$245
- Largest grant$3,000
- Assets$273,965
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2024 was up from $6,762 the year before.
63% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6,762 | 16 | $269,143 |
| 2024 | $10,171 | 24 | $273,965 |
How to apply
Gene & Ros Gans 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 Gene & Ros Gans Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 11 | $6,180 |
| Connecticut | 4 | $1,500 |
| Georgia | 6 | $1,121 |
| Virginia | 1 | $750 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $500 |
| Texas | 1 | $120 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood | General support | $3,000 |
| Cornell University | General support | $763 |
| American Institute Cancer Research | General support | $750 |
| ASPCA - CT | General support | $750 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General support | $500 |
| Feeding America | General support | $500 |
| Westport Volunteer Firefighters | General support | $500 |
| Wabe | General support | $424 |
| Wshu | General support | $370 |
| Congregation Rodeph Sholom | General support | $350 |
| Connecticut Foodshares | General support | $280 |
| ACLU | General support | $250 |
| WSKG | General support | $240 |
| Northeast Humane Ga Society | General support | $218 |
| Mma - Met | General support | $210 |
| West Hill Cemetary | General support | $200 |
| Baseball Hall of Fame | General support | $167 |
| Ny Road Runners | General support | $150 |
| High Museum of Art | General support | $125 |
| Susan B Komen Foundation | General support | $120 |
| Catholic Charities of Finger Lakes | General support | $100 |
| Ny Public Radio | General support | $100 |
| Smithsonean | General support | $75 |
| English Springer Rescue America | General support | $29 |
Officers and trustees
- Roslyn P Gans
Questions people ask
Does Gene & Ros Gans Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gene & Ros Gans Family Foundation give?
$10,171 in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $245.
Who runs Gene & Ros Gans Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Roslyn P Gans (Trustee,foundation Manager).
What does Gene & Ros Gans Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, faith communities and arts and culture.