Gross Foundation
Accepts applications
Gross Foundation is a private foundation in West Palm Beach, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $767,567 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $200,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$767,567
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$17.2 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2025 was up from $665,190 the year before.
52% 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 | $573,921 | 35 | $13.8 million |
| 2024 | $665,190 | 31 | $15.7 million |
| 2025 | $767,567 | 31 | $17.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Paul L Gross 1600 Mayacoo Lakes Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (561) 242-8844 |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Gross Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Florida. It also paid $5,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 11 | $414,667 |
| New York | 8 | $201,400 |
| New Jersey | 6 | $140,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,500 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $1,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish National Fund (JNF) | Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Hillsdale Public Library Foundation | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| The Birthright Israel Foundation | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens | Unrestricted | $72,500 |
| Yivo Institute for Jewish Research | Unrestricted | $52,000 |
| Cultural Council for Palm Beach County | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Jewish Family Services | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Zionist Organization of America | Unrestricted | $37,400 |
| Osher Lifelong Learning Institute | Unrestricted | $37,067 |
| Temple Kol Dorot | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Ghetto Fighters Museum | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Hillsdale Fire Department | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Hillsdale Police Dept | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Hillsdale Volunteer Ambulance Care | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Donors Choose | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| National Academy of Design | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Twelve Tribes | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Conference of Presidents | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Cox Science Center | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| David Horowitz Freedom Center | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Jack the Bike Man Inc | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Judicial Watch | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Katz Hillel Day School of Boca Raton | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| National Shell Museum | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Nicklaus Childrens Hospital | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| First National Development Institute | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Helen Keller Institute | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Jewish Service for the Development Disabled (JSDD) | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Peggy Adams Animal Rescue | Unrestricted | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul L Gross
- Gayle Gross
- Gregory A Gross
- Lauren A Gross
- Roger A Gross
Questions people ask
Does Gross Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Gross Foundation give?
$767,567 in tax year 2025, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Gross Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Paul L Gross (Trustee), Gayle Gross (Trustee), Gregory A Gross (Trustee) and Lauren A Gross (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Gross Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and arts and culture.