Gardner Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gardner Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in No Andover, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $353,985 in 46 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $40,000. 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$353,985
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$8.8 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2024 was down from $357,937 the year before.
47% 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 | $357,937 | 34 | $7.5 million |
| 2024 | $353,985 | 46 | $8.8 million |
How to apply
Gardner Family Charitable 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 Gardner Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 24 | $157,827 |
| New York | 8 | $61,560 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $40,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $40,000 |
| Connecticut | 4 | $25,720 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $15,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $2,600 |
| Indiana | 1 | $1,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $178 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of Shalva | To support organization activities | $40,000 |
| American Friends of Leket Isreal | To support organization activities | $40,000 |
| Brothers for Life | To support organization activities | $40,000 |
| The Foundation to Combat Anitisemitism | To support organization activities | $40,000 |
| Temple Emanuel | To support organization activities | $20,000 |
| The Governor's Academy | To support organization activities | $20,000 |
| Ujajcc of Greenwich | To support organization activities | $16,660 |
| Brooks School | To support organization activities | $15,000 |
| Congregation of Ahavat Olam | To support organization activities | $10,272 |
| The Hill School | To support organization activities | $10,000 |
| Tufts Hillel | To support organization activities | $10,000 |
| Camp Tevya | To support organization activities | $10,000 |
| National Pert Consortium | To support organization activities | $10,000 |
| UJA Federation of New York | To support organization activi | $10,000 |
| Merrimack Valley Jewish Federation | To support organization activities | $7,500 |
| Chabad of Greenwich | To support organization activities | $6,360 |
| Chabad at Union | To support organization activities | $5,000 |
| Philips Academy | To support organization activities | $5,000 |
| Cape Eleuthera Foundation | To support organization activities | $5,000 |
| The Jewish Journal | To support organization activi | $5,000 |
| Temple Ahavath Achim | To support organization activitiesto support organization activities | $2,550 |
| Choate | To support organization activities | $2,500 |
| Rohr Chabad House at Vandervilt University | To support organization activities | $2,500 |
| The Robin Hood Foundation | To support organization activi | $2,500 |
| Temple Emanuel | To support organization activities | $1,805 |
| Caedmon School | To support organization activities | $1,800 |
| Brookwood School | To support organization activities | $1,500 |
| Academy of Camp Association | To support organization activities | $1,000 |
| Bellisini Academy | To support organization activities | $1,000 |
| Lawrence Academy | To support organization activities | $1,000 |
| Lawrence General Hospital | To support organization activities | $1,000 |
| Lowell General Hospital | To support organization activities | $1,000 |
| Merrimack College | To support organization activities | $1,000 |
| Notre Dame High School | To support organization activities | $1,000 |
| Williams College | To support organization activities | $1,000 |
| Esperanza Academy | To support organization activities | $1,000 |
| Friend of Isreal Defense Forces | To support organization activities | $1,000 |
| American Friends of Isreal Philiharmonic | To support organization activities | $900 |
| Family Service Inc | To support organization activities | $500 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Services | To support organization activities | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Howard Morse Gardner
- Naomi A Gardner
- Meredith Gardner Rubenzahl
- Stephanie Gardner Ginsberg
- Alexandra Gardner Fern
- Juliane Gardner Spencer
Questions people ask
Does Gardner Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gardner Family Charitable Foundation give?
$353,985 in tax year 2024, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Gardner Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Howard Morse Gardner (Trustee), Naomi A Gardner (Trustee), Meredith Gardner Rubenzahl (Trustee) and Stephanie Gardner Ginsberg (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Gardner Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.