Marsha Lilien Gladstein Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Marsha Lilien Gladstein Foundation is a private foundation in Greenwich, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $734,370 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $5,048 and the largest $500,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$734,370
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$5,048
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$12.8 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was down from $824,541 the year before.
42% of its 2025 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 | $1.3 million | 28 | $10.6 million |
| 2024 | $824,541 | 36 | $11.4 million |
| 2025 | $734,370 | 24 | $12.8 million |
How to apply
Marsha Lilien Gladstein 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 Marsha Lilien Gladstein Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 8 | $573,405 |
| New York | 7 | $140,060 |
| Florida | 3 | $11,500 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $360 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $360 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $185 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of CT Foundation | Charitable | $500,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | Charitable | $100,100 |
| Uconn Hillel | Charitable | $46,500 |
| Friends of Idf | Charitable | $15,600 |
| Commentary Inc | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Film Collaboration | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Florida Atlantic University | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Harlem Children's Zone | Charitable | $7,500 |
| American Jewish Committee | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Temple Sholom | Charitable | $5,319 |
| B'nai Torah Congregation | Charitable | $5,239 |
| Temple Beth El | Charitable | $5,097 |
| Canary Fund | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Stand With US | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Unlimited Support | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Chabad Lubavitch of Greenwich | Charitable | $750 |
| Algemeiner | Charitable | $500 |
| Chabad at Yale | Charitable | $500 |
| University of Miami | Charitable | $500 |
| American Technion | Charitable | $360 |
| Michael Rothberg 911 Scholarship | Charitable | $360 |
| Pef Israel | Charitable | $360 |
| Maccabi USA | Charitable | $185 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeff Gladstein
- Mindy A Grafstein
- Gary Gladstein
- Phyllis Gladstein
Questions people ask
Does Marsha Lilien Gladstein Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Marsha Lilien Gladstein Foundation give?
$734,370 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $5,048.
Who runs Marsha Lilien Gladstein Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jeff Gladstein (Trustee), Mindy A Grafstein (Trustee), Gary Gladstein (Trustee) and Phyllis Gladstein (Trustee).
What does Marsha Lilien Gladstein Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.