Iris & B Gerald Cantor Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Iris & B Gerald Cantor Foundation is a private foundation in Palm Beach, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $90,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $35,000. 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$90,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$49.1 million
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2024 was up from $70,000 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 | $70,000 | 5 | $48.5 million |
| 2024 | $90,000 | 5 | $49.1 million |
How to apply
Iris & B Gerald Cantor 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 Iris & B Gerald Cantor Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $80,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Media Cares Foundation | General contribution | $35,000 |
| Ny Presbyterian Hospital | General contribution | $20,000 |
| American Federation of Arts | General contribution | $15,000 |
| Hospice of Westchester | General contribution | $10,000 |
| UCLA Women's Health Center | General contribution | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Iris Cantor
- Joel Rothstein
- Randi Ross Aitken
- Suzanne Fisher
- Michele Geller
- Monica Muhart
- Judith Sobol
- Ryan Fisher
- Kimberly Fetridge
Questions people ask
Does Iris & B Gerald Cantor Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Iris & B Gerald Cantor Foundation give?
$90,000 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Iris & B Gerald Cantor Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Iris Cantor (President), Joel Rothstein (Treasurer), Randi Ross Aitken (Secretary) and Suzanne Fisher (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Iris & B Gerald Cantor Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.