The Gertler Clark Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Gertler Clark Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Weston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $336,664 in 45 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$336,664
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$7.7 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was up from $74,389 the year before.
56% 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 | $74,389 | 37 | $7.5 million |
| 2024 | $336,664 | 45 | $7.7 million |
How to apply
The Gertler Clark 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 Gertler Clark Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Massachusetts. It also paid $250 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 29 | $275,733 |
| New York | 7 | $43,600 |
| Vermont | 1 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $2,081 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $2,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Massachusetts Foundation | Visiting lectureship in the divison of vacular surgery | $100,000 |
| Boston University | David greer md fund | $50,000 |
| Root Capital | General | $30,000 |
| Myriad USA | Afro climate | $25,000 |
| Squashbusters Inc | General | $25,000 |
| Squash and Education Alliance | General | $12,500 |
| Communities for Restorative Justice | General | $10,000 |
| J2RC Dances | General | $10,000 |
| Little Bellas | General | $10,000 |
| Sona Global LTD | General | $10,000 |
| Weston News Inc | General | $10,000 |
| The Community Foundation Metrowest Inc | Weston aic | $8,000 |
| Portland Community Squash | Rally portland scholarship | $4,320 |
| Harvard University | General | $4,000 |
| Cambridge in America | General | $3,000 |
| Wesleyan University | General | $1,831 |
| Buzzard's Bay Coalition | General | $1,500 |
| Westport River Watershed Alliance | General | $1,200 |
| Pan Massachusetts Challenge Trust | General | $1,013 |
| Americans for Oxford | General | $1,000 |
| Belmont Hill School | General | $1,000 |
| Climate Emergency Fund | General | $1,000 |
| Columbia University | Vp&s almumni fund | $1,000 |
| Geisel Office of Development | General | $1,000 |
| Harvard University | Harvard cambridge fellowship | $1,000 |
| Kisoro Children's Foundation | General | $1,000 |
| Land's Sake Inc | General | $1,000 |
| New York Live Arts | Support one of fiscally sponsored artists | $1,000 |
| One Eleuthera Foundation | General | $1,000 |
| Signet Association | General | $1,000 |
| St Paul's School Advanced Studies Program | Advanced studies program | $1,000 |
| Wellesley College | General | $1,000 |
| Weston Forest and Trail Association Inc | General | $1,000 |
| Westport Land Conservation Trust | General | $1,000 |
| Biomedical Science Careers Project Inc | General | $500 |
| Boston Children's Hospital | Eversource walk for kids | $500 |
| Centro Comunitario de Los Trabajadores | Emergency fund for families | $500 |
| Conservation Law Foundation Inc | General | $500 |
| Dream Big Inc | General | $500 |
| Griffin Museum of Photography | 2 secondary school teachers events | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jane R Clark MD
- Clark Chessin Gertler
- Charles Garrison Gertler
- Jonathan P Gertler MD
- Roger D Kamm PHD
- William R Gertler
Questions people ask
Does The Gertler Clark Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Gertler Clark Foundation Inc give?
$336,664 in tax year 2024, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Gertler Clark Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Jane R Clark MD (President, Executive Direc), Clark Chessin Gertler (Vice President), Charles Garrison Gertler (Treasurer) and Jonathan P Gertler MD (Secretary) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Gertler Clark Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and environment and conservation.