Joseph & Arkadi Gerney Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Joseph & Arkadi Gerney Foundation is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2025 it gave $79,500 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $1,750 and the largest $75,000. 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$79,500
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$1,750
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $40,500 the year before.
25% of its 2025 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 | $84,400 | 7 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $40,500 | 6 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $79,500 | 4 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Joseph & Arkadi Gerney 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 Joseph & Arkadi Gerney Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 1 | $75,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $3,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Harvard Corporation - the President and Fellows of Harvard College | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $75,000 |
| DC Public Library | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $2,500 |
| Children's National Hospital Foundation | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $1,000 |
| Horizons Greater Washington | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Arkadi Gerney
- Nina Violet Risch
Questions people ask
Does Joseph & Arkadi Gerney Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Joseph & Arkadi Gerney Foundation give?
$79,500 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $1,750.
Who runs Joseph & Arkadi Gerney Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Arkadi Gerney (Trustee) and Nina Violet Risch (Trustee).
What does Joseph & Arkadi Gerney Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.