The Harvey & Ruth Gelfenbein Charitable Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Harvey & Ruth Gelfenbein Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Louisville, Kentucky. In tax year 2022 it gave $1.7 million in 15 grants; the typical grant was $1,766 and the largest $704,982. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2022.
- Grants paid, 2022$1.7 million
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$1,766
- Largest grant$704,982
- Assets$0
How to apply
The Harvey & Ruth Gelfenbein Charitable Foundation Inc 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.
What The Harvey & Ruth Gelfenbein Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Vermont.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 4 | $1.0 million |
| Kentucky | 1 | $704,982 |
| California | 4 | $5,032 |
| New York | 3 | $4,032 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $3,532 |
| Oregon | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2022
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Gelfenbein-Kaplan Charitable Foundation Inc | General operating funds | $704,982 |
| The Meckler Gelfenbein Family Charitable Foundation Inc | General operating funds | $704,982 |
| The Gelfenbein Family Charitable Foundation Inc | General operating funds | $300,000 |
| Bard Prison Initiative | Genereal operating fund | $1,766 |
| Ocean Conservancy | General operating fund | $1,766 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | General operating funds | $1,766 |
| Carbon Removal | General operating fund | $1,766 |
| Coalition for Rainforest Nations | General operating fund | $1,766 |
| Students Rising Above | General operating fund | $1,766 |
| JCC Maccabi | General operating funds | $1,400 |
| Cochran's | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| Hand in Hand Parenting | General operating fund | $500 |
| Siskiyou School | General operating funds | $500 |
| Janet S Munt Family Room | General operating fund | $150 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | General operating fund | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Joy Kaplan
- Drew Gelfenbein
- Ranan Wichler
Questions people ask
Does The Harvey & Ruth Gelfenbein Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Harvey & Ruth Gelfenbein Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2022, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $1,766.
Who runs The Harvey & Ruth Gelfenbein Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2022 filing lists Joy Kaplan (Vice-President), Drew Gelfenbein (President) and Ranan Wichler (Secretary).
What does The Harvey & Ruth Gelfenbein Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and education.