The Gerson Family Foundation Trust
Accepts applications
The Gerson Family Foundation Trust is a private foundation in West Palm Beach, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $172,500 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$172,500
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$3.3 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2024 was up from $133,400 the year before.
67% 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 | $133,400 | 24 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $172,500 | 20 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Daniel J Brams 768 Harbour Isles Place, West Palm Beach, FL 33410-3231 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (561) 683-7373 |
| What to submit | Letter containing statement of program and amount of funding requested. |
What The Gerson Family Foundation Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $120,000 |
| Florida | 12 | $39,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $12,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Agency for Israel | To support charitable endeavors | $100,000 |
| Hadassah | To support charitable endeavors | $15,000 |
| South County Mental Health Center | To support charitable endeavors | $11,000 |
| Washington Institute | To support charitable endeavors | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | To support charitable endeavors | $5,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches | To support charitable endeavors | $5,000 |
| Vita Nova Inc | To support charitable endeavors | $5,000 |
| The Lord's Place | To support charitable endeavors | $5,000 |
| Center for Creative Educaton | To support charitable endeavors | $5,000 |
| Center for Creative Educaton | To support charitable endeavors | $2,500 |
| Bella's Angels Inc | To support charitable endeavors | $2,500 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind | To support charitable endeavors | $1,000 |
| Peggy Adams Animal Rescue | To support charitable endeavors | $1,000 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum | To support charitable endeavors | $1,000 |
| Earthjustice | To support charitable endeavors | $1,000 |
| Charity Navigator | To support charitable endeavors | $500 |
| Trustbridge Hospice Foundation | To support charitable endeavors | $500 |
| Trustbridge Hospice Foundation | To support charitable endeavors | $500 |
| Feed the Hungry Pantry of Palm Beach County | To support charitable endeavors | $500 |
| Live Like Jake Foundation | To support charitable endeavors | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Daniel J Brams
- David M Brams
- Theodore Gerson
Questions people ask
Does The Gerson Family Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Gerson Family Foundation Trust give?
$172,500 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Gerson Family Foundation Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Daniel J Brams (Trustee), David M Brams (Trustee) and Theodore Gerson (Trustee).
What does The Gerson Family Foundation Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and food and hunger.