Max & Helena Gurwicz Charitable Foundati
Accepts applications
Max & Helena Gurwicz Charitable Foundati is a private foundation in Northfield, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $181,380 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $3,018 and the largest $80,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$181,380
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$3,018
- Largest grant$80,000
- Assets$5.7 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was down from $232,134 the year before.
31% 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 | $186,374 | 25 | $4.4 million |
| 2024 | $232,134 | 21 | $5.1 million |
| 2025 | $181,380 | 19 | $5.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Herzel Gurwicz 331 Tilton Road, Northfield, NJ 08225 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (609) 646-0420 |
| What to submit | Written requests, no special form |
What Max & Helena Gurwicz Charitable Foundati funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $80,000 |
| New Jersey | 17 | $65,380 |
| New York | 1 | $36,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Bnai Jacob | Charitable | $80,000 |
| Congregation Ohel Moshe | Charitable | $36,000 |
| Atlanticare Foundation | Charitable | $14,000 |
| Beth El Synagogue | Charitable | $8,400 |
| Shore Memorial Hospital | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Jewish Family Services | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Shirat Hayam | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Various Under 500 | Charitable | $3,990 |
| Chabad at the Shore | Charitable | $3,600 |
| Individual | Chariatble | $3,018 |
| Individual | Chariatble | $3,000 |
| Diabetes Training Camp | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Tara Miller Melanoma Foundation | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Schultz Hill Foundation | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Young Israel of Margate | Charitable | $1,800 |
| The Atlantic City Ballet | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Individual | Charitable | $1,036 |
| Chabad of Stockton University | Charitable | $1,036 |
| Politz Day School | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Herzel Gurwicz
- Mitchell Gurwicz
Questions people ask
Does Max & Helena Gurwicz Charitable Foundati accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Max & Helena Gurwicz Charitable Foundati give?
$181,380 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $3,018.
Who runs Max & Helena Gurwicz Charitable Foundati?
Its 2025 filing lists Herzel Gurwicz (Manager) and Mitchell Gurwicz (Manager).
What does Max & Helena Gurwicz Charitable Foundati fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and education.