Gorlin Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gorlin Family Foundation is a private foundation in Silver Spring, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $290,300 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $60,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$290,300
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$6.4 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was down from $323,600 the year before.
19% 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 | $314,000 | 21 | $5.9 million |
| 2024 | $323,600 | 19 | $6.1 million |
| 2025 | $290,300 | 21 | $6.4 million |
How to apply
Gorlin Family 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.
What Gorlin Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10 | $126,700 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $77,500 |
| Maryland | 5 | $32,500 |
| Illinois | 2 | $28,600 |
| Ohio | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds | Pluralism | $60,000 |
| Sharsheret | Community | $50,000 |
| American Friends of Ogen Inc | General | $25,000 |
| American Friends of Leket Israel | General | $25,000 |
| Chicago Jewish Day School | Education | $23,600 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee | General | $10,000 |
| Gesher Foundation of America | Pluralism | $10,000 |
| M2 (Sqaured) Foundation for Peace and Social Change | General | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Itim | Pluralism | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Beit Midrash Harel | General | $10,000 |
| Yeshivat Chovevei Torah Rabbinical School | Education | $10,000 |
| Torah Mitzion Kollel | General | $7,500 |
| Ohr Torah Stone | Education | $5,000 |
| American Friends of Torah Leadership Institute Inc | General | $5,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | General | $5,000 |
| Jewish Community Relations Council | General | $5,000 |
| Bikur Cholim of Greater Washington | Community | $5,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Washington | Community | $5,000 |
| 70 Faces of Media | Education | $5,000 |
| Jewbelong | General | $2,500 |
| Jewish Funders Network | General | $1,700 |
Officers and trustees
- Jacques J Gorlin
- Susan J Gorlin
- David J Butler
Questions people ask
Does Gorlin Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gorlin Family Foundation give?
$290,300 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Gorlin Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jacques J Gorlin (Director), Susan J Gorlin (Director) and David J Butler (Director).
What does Gorlin Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.