The Bernard & Sarah Gewirz Fdn
Accepts applications
The Bernard & Sarah Gewirz Fdn is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2023 it gave $492,140 in 59 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $112,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$492,140
- Number of grants59
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$112,000
- Assets$12.3 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2023 was down from $541,175 the year before.
32% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $541,175 | 65 | $11.8 million |
| 2023 | $492,140 | 59 | $12.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Bernard S Gewirz 1666 K St NW 250, Washington, DC 20006 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (202) 296-7311 |
| What to submit | No specific form required. Applications should include name, address and information regarding charitable purpose and status as exempt organization. |
What The Bernard & Sarah Gewirz Fdn funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 16 | $195,950 |
| Rhode Island | 11 | $180,990 |
| Virginia | 6 | $23,750 |
| Maryland | 7 | $20,750 |
| Florida | 6 | $20,500 |
| California | 1 | $20,000 |
| New York | 3 | $12,700 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $8,000 |
| Puerto Rico | 2 | $6,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Preservation Society of Newport County | Preservation/education | $112,000 |
| John F Kennedy Center for the Arts | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose | $74,000 |
| National Gallery of Art | Arts | $50,000 |
| Sibley Memorial Hosp Foundation | Medical | $30,000 |
| Redwood Library | Education | $20,200 |
| Save the Bay | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| True Ground Housing Partners | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Adas Israel Congregation | Religious | $11,000 |
| International Tennis Hall of Fame | Museum | $10,790 |
| Aquidneck Island Land Trust | Land preservation | $10,000 |
| Garden of Rememberance Memorial Park | Religious | $10,000 |
| Newport Hospital Foundation | Medical | $10,000 |
| Opportunity DC | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Society of the Four Arts | Education | $10,000 |
| The Birthright Israel Foundation | Education | $10,000 |
| Touro Synagogue Foundation | Religious | $10,000 |
| Heritage Foundation | Education | $6,500 |
| United States Naval Academy Foundtion | Education | $6,000 |
| Congregation Jeshuat Israel | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Newport Historical Society | Museum | $5,000 |
| Norman Bird Sanctuary | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Palm Beach Civic Assoc | Civic support | $5,000 |
| Woodson Center | Education | $5,000 |
| Mercersburg Academy | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Avalon Theatre | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Friends of the Jewish Chapel | Religious | $2,000 |
| George Mason University | Education | $2,000 |
| Palm Beach Country Club Foundation | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum | Education | $2,000 |
| Ann Norton Sculpture Garden | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| The Chabad House | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| Bnai Brith | Education | $1,200 |
| Capital Research | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Edlavitch Jewish CC | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| John Hopkins Hospital | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Montgomery College Foundation | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Naval War College | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Newport Art Museum | Arts | $1,000 |
| Newport Film | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bernard S Gewirz
- Michael K Gewirz
- Jonathan K Gewirz
- Steven B Gewirz
Questions people ask
Does The Bernard & Sarah Gewirz Fdn accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Bernard & Sarah Gewirz Fdn give?
$492,140 in tax year 2023, across 59 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs The Bernard & Sarah Gewirz Fdn?
Its 2023 filing lists Bernard S Gewirz (President), Michael K Gewirz (Dir/Vp), Jonathan K Gewirz (Director) and Steven B Gewirz (Director).
What does The Bernard & Sarah Gewirz Fdn fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.