The Gurwin Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Gurwin Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Livingston, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $864,922 in 38 grants; the typical grant was $2,744 and the largest $266,852. 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$864,922
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$2,744
- Largest grant$266,852
- Assets$29.7 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was down from $915,160 the year before.
18% of its 2024 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 | $915,160 | 44 | $19.4 million |
| 2024 | $864,922 | 38 | $29.7 million |
How to apply
The Gurwin Family 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 Gurwin Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 17 | $317,648 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $286,352 |
| New Jersey | 12 | $180,222 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $75,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $3,000 |
| California | 2 | $1,200 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The National Philanthropic Trust | General support | $266,852 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Metrowest NJ | General support | $126,000 |
| American Committee for the Weizmann Inst of Science (Acwis) | General support | $75,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | General support | $75,000 |
| American Technion Society | General support | $75,000 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum | General support | $75,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League (Adl) | General support | $50,000 |
| Congregation B'nai Jeshurun | General support | $29,422 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation | General support | $20,000 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | General support | $14,500 |
| Community Foodbank of New Jersey | General support | $10,000 |
| Bryn Mawr College | General support | $5,000 |
| Entertainment Community Fund (Fka Actors Fund of America) | General support | $5,000 |
| Interfaith Food Pantry of the Oranges | General support | $5,000 |
| Papermill Playhouse | General support | $5,000 |
| The Little Orchestra Society | General support | $5,000 |
| West Side Campaign Against Hunger | General support | $5,000 |
| University of Michigan Hillel | General support | $3,000 |
| West End Synagogue | General support | $2,988 |
| The Raptor Trust | General support | $2,500 |
| New York Botanical Garden | General support | $1,500 |
| Best Buddies International | General support | $1,000 |
| Panthera Corporation | General support | $1,000 |
| The Achievable Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| West Orange Scholarship Fund | General support | $1,000 |
| American Museum of Natural History | General support | $600 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | General support | $600 |
| Grounds for Sculpture | General support | $500 |
| Harold Grinspoon Foundation | General support | $500 |
| Zoological Society of New Jersey Inc | General support | $500 |
| UJA Federation of Ny | General support | $360 |
| Ace New York | General support | $250 |
| One Block Foundation Inc (One Block Uws) | General support | $250 |
| Hispanic Scholarship Fund | General support | $200 |
| Livingston Fire Dept | General support | $100 |
| Livingston First Aid Squad | General support | $100 |
| Livingston Pba Local 263 Civic Association Inc | General support | $100 |
| The New York Public Library | General support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Eric Gurwin
- Laura Flug
Questions people ask
Does The Gurwin Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Gurwin Family Foundation Inc give?
$864,922 in tax year 2024, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $2,744.
Who runs The Gurwin Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Eric Gurwin (President) and Laura Flug (Secretary).
What does The Gurwin Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and education.