Gerson Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Gerson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Olathe, Kansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $167,414 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $2,370 and the largest $60,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$167,414
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$2,370
- Largest grant$60,500
- Assets$3.6 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was up from $153,721 the year before.
27% 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 | $147,958 | 29 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $153,721 | 31 | $3.3 million |
| 2025 | $167,414 | 30 | $3.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Elizabeth Hjalmarson 1450 S Lone Elm, Olathe, KS 66061 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (913) 262-7400 |
What Gerson Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 9 | $126,200 |
| Missouri | 9 | $24,724 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $4,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,240 |
| California | 5 | $1,800 |
| Illinois | 2 | $700 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Kansas City | Israeli emergency fund | $60,500 |
| Jewish Community Foundation of Greater KC | Peter gerson educational scholarship fund | $31,000 |
| Chabad of Ku | General charitable contribution | $12,500 |
| Jewish Community Relations Bureau | General charitable contribution | $7,500 |
| Kansas City Symphony | General charitable contribution | $7,500 |
| Jewish Family Services | General charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Nelson Gallery Foundation | General charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Polly Labs | General charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| The University of Kansas Health System | Ku nurse navigator survivorship program | $5,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | General charitable contribution | $4,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Kansas City | General charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| Temple B'nai Jehudah | General charitable contribution | $2,700 |
| Great Jobs Kansas City | General charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Operation Breakthrough | General charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| The Foundation to Combat Anti-Semitism | General charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Congregation Rodef Shalom | General charitable contribution | $2,240 |
| New Reform Temple | General charitable contribution | $1,974 |
| Hands to Heart | General charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Harvesters | General charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy | General charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Kauffman Center for Performing Arts | General charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Canal Alliance | General charitable contribution | $500 |
| SF Marin Food Bank | General charitable contribution | $500 |
| Kellogg School of Management | General charitable contribution | $400 |
| Chicago Food Rescue | General charitable contribution | $300 |
| Hack Club | General charitable contribution | $300 |
| Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence | General charitable contribution | $250 |
| Bridge the Gap College Prep | General charitable contribution | $250 |
| Marin Agricultural Land Trust | General charitable contribution | $250 |
| Northern California Jewish Sports Hall of Fame | General charitable contribution | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth Hjalmarson
- Jim Gerson
- Sara Hjalmarson Balawajder
Questions people ask
Does Gerson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Gerson Family Foundation give?
$167,414 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $2,370.
Who runs Gerson Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Elizabeth Hjalmarson (President / Director), Jim Gerson (Vice President / Director) and Sara Hjalmarson Balawajder (Chief Investment Officer / Director).
What does Gerson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and community development.