Carl and Mary Gross Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Carl and Mary Gross Family Foundation is a private foundation in Freehold, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $108,038 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $1,750 and the largest $25,000. 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$108,038
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$1,750
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$675,847
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2025 was down from $147,440 the year before.
26% 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 | $167,536 | 20 | $250,228 |
| 2024 | $147,440 | 25 | $758,967 |
| 2025 | $108,038 | 19 | $675,847 |
How to apply
Carl and Mary Gross 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 Carl and Mary Gross Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 11 | $46,678 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $25,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $22,000 |
| New York | 4 | $12,860 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| California | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tikvot | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| The Trustees of the University of Penn | Unrestricted | $22,000 |
| Chabad of the Shore | Unrestricted | $16,428 |
| Jewish Federation in the Heart of NJ | Unrestricted | $15,500 |
| Monmouth Council Boy Scouts of America | Unrestricted | $6,800 |
| Lev Chabad | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Council of Jewish Organizations of Nassau County | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Chabad of Freehold | Unrestricted | $2,800 |
| Children's Cancer Fund | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Chhange | Unrestricted | $1,750 |
| Chabad Lubavitch of Western Monmouth Co | Unrestricted | $1,250 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Axelrod Performing Arts Center | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Jhmomc | Unrestricted | $360 |
| St Jude's Research Hospital | Unrestricted | $360 |
| Yeshivah of Flatbush | Unrestricted | $360 |
| Mercy Center | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Freehold Jewish Center | Unrestricted | $180 |
Officers and trustees
- Carl Gross
- Mary Gross
Questions people ask
Does Carl and Mary Gross Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Carl and Mary Gross Family Foundation give?
$108,038 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $1,750.
Who runs Carl and Mary Gross Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Carl Gross (Trustee) and Mary Gross (Trustee).
What does Carl and Mary Gross Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and health.