The Gere Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Gere Foundation is a private foundation in New Canaan, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $115,500 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $20,250 and the largest $65,000. 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$115,500
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$20,250
- Largest grant$65,000
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was down from $189,061 the year before.
25% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $189,061 | 11 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $115,500 | 4 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
The Gere 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Gere Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California. It also paid $11,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $65,000 |
| New York | 2 | $39,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Legacy Philanthropy Works | Help communities envision their desired future and figure out how to get there | $65,000 |
| The Looking Glass | General purposes | $29,500 |
| Helsinki Foundation | To promote human rights as indispensable for the functioning of the state and to strengthen respect for those rights in the society. | $11,000 |
| Karuna-Shechen | International non-profit organization which provides health care, education, community development and women empowerment services in india, nepal and tibet | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard T Gere
Questions people ask
Does The Gere Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Gere Foundation give?
$115,500 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $20,250.
Who runs The Gere Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard T Gere (President).
What does The Gere Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international.