Gotham Charitable Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Gotham Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Montvale, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $126,573 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $750 and the largest $18,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$126,573
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$750
- Largest grant$18,000
- Assets$8,174
- New grantees68%
Giving in 2025 was down from $126,615 the year before.
68% of its 2025 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 | $138,361 | 55 | $106,793 |
| 2024 | $126,615 | 35 | $80,025 |
| 2025 | $126,573 | 37 | $8,174 |
How to apply
| Contact | Adam Silverman 5 Paragon Drive, Montvale, NJ 07645 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (212) 444-4544 |
What Gotham Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York. It also paid $1,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 16 | $61,988 |
| New Jersey | 7 | $27,766 |
| California | 5 | $23,663 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,106 |
| Illinois | 4 | $1,147 |
| Texas | 1 | $500 |
| Florida | 2 | $403 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brooke Healey Foundation | General contribution | $18,000 |
| Crohns & Colitis Foundation | General contribution | $15,600 |
| The Arc Foundation of Rockland | General contribution | $15,000 |
| American Cancer Society | General contribution | $10,106 |
| Wwwjnforg | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Community Foodbank of NJ | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Steamparkorg | General contribution | $7,750 |
| Npower | General contribution | $7,500 |
| National Dance Institute | General contribution | $5,182 |
| Konica Minolta | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Precede Foundation | General contribution | $3,055 |
| Montefiore Medical | General contribution | $2,545 |
| La Food Bank | General contribution | $2,500 |
| Community Hope | General contribution | $2,201 |
| Autism New Jersey | General contribution | $2,200 |
| Charidy Ilchesed Special | General contribution | $1,544 |
| The David Sheldrick Wildlife Leatherhead | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Katie McBride Foundation | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Happy Jack Fund Inc | General contribution | $750 |
| Lungevity | General contribution | $520 |
| Milton and Betty Katz JCC | General contribution | $515 |
| St Baldrick's Foundation | General contribution | $513 |
| Jawonio | General contribution | $511 |
| MSK Giving | General contribution | $500 |
| American Heart Asscociation | General contribution | $500 |
| Hudsons Help | General contribution | $500 |
| Sanibel Public Library | General contribution | $300 |
| HFTD Org Chicago | General contribution | $268 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | General contribution | $265 |
| Double Good Popcorn | General contribution | $259 |
| Long Island Cares | General contribution | $206 |
| Rockland Conservatory Pearl River | General contribution | $200 |
| Girl Scouts of the United States of America | General contribution | $175 |
| The Trevor Project | General contribution | $105 |
| Manatee County Emergency Support Group | General contribution | $103 |
| Alzheimers Association | General contribution | $100 |
| Ramsey Ambulance | General contribution | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- IRA Silverman
- Adam Silverman
- Ken Phelan
Questions people ask
Does Gotham Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Gotham Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$126,573 in tax year 2025, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $750.
Who runs Gotham Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists IRA Silverman (Treasurer), Adam Silverman (Director) and Ken Phelan (Director).
What does Gotham Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and environment and conservation.