Paul and Marian Gerhart Charitable Fund
Preselected recipients only
Paul and Marian Gerhart Charitable Fund is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $138,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $4,500 and the largest $100,000. 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$138,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$4,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$3.6 million
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2024 was up from $108,000 the year before.
80% 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 | $108,000 | 5 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $138,000 | 10 | $3.6 million |
How to apply
Paul and Marian Gerhart Charitable Fund 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 Paul and Marian Gerhart Charitable Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 6 | $125,500 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $9,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $2,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lancasterhistory Org | Thaddeus Stevens & Lydia Hamilton Smith Center for History and Democracy | $100,000 |
| Franklin & Marshall College | Support of library activities | $10,000 |
| Choices Healthcare | General & Unrestricted | $7,250 |
| Water Street Ministries | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Feminist Health Center of | General & Unrestricted | $4,500 |
| Rivier University | General & Unrestricted | $4,500 |
| Community Action Service Center | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Arden Theatre Company | General & Unrestricted | $2,250 |
| Brother Wolf Animal Rescue Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrew V Bickford
- Benjamin Gray Bickford
- Charles G Bickford
- Annie Howe Novak
Questions people ask
Does Paul and Marian Gerhart Charitable Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Paul and Marian Gerhart Charitable Fund give?
$138,000 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $4,500.
Who runs Paul and Marian Gerhart Charitable Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Andrew V Bickford (Dir, Treas, Pres), Benjamin Gray Bickford (Dir, VP, Sec), Charles G Bickford (Dir, VP) and Annie Howe Novak (Dir, VP).
What does Paul and Marian Gerhart Charitable Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and health.