The Richard and Sherry Gershenson Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Richard and Sherry Gershenson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Farmington Hills, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $20,900 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$20,900
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$78,358
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $31,500 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $30,000 | 2 | $104,666 |
| 2023 | $31,500 | 3 | $82,989 |
| 2024 | $20,900 | 4 | $78,358 |
How to apply
The Richard and Sherry Gershenson 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $20,900 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Inservice Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | General | $5,000 |
| Inservice Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Inservice Foundation | General | $900 |
Officers and trustees
- Sherry Gershenson
- Lyndsey Gershenson
- Aaron Gershenson
Questions people ask
Does The Richard and Sherry Gershenson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Richard and Sherry Gershenson Family Foundation give?
$20,900 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Richard and Sherry Gershenson Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sherry Gershenson (Director), Lyndsey Gershenson (Trustee) and Aaron Gershenson (Trustee).