Walter F & Alice Gorham Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Walter F & Alice Gorham Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Whippany, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $136,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $4,500 and the largest $30,000. 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$136,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$4,500
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2024 was up from $130,000 the year before.
6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $130,000 | 16 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $136,000 | 16 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
Walter F & Alice Gorham 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 Walter F & Alice Gorham Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 5 | $73,000 |
| New York | 6 | $40,000 |
| New Jersey | 4 | $20,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Barrington Stage Company | Capital grant for music | $30,000 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | Music tanglewood annual fund | $30,000 |
| Friends of Israel Defense Forces | Support for idf soldiers | $20,000 |
| Breakthrough Ti D | Juvenile diabetes research | $10,000 |
| Jewish Home Foundation | Jewish old age home and assisted living | $10,000 |
| National Tay-Sachs & Allied Diseases Association Inc | Tay-sachs research | $7,500 |
| Englewood Health Foundation | Englewood hospital englewood campus general fund | $5,000 |
| Yeshiva of Central Queens | Jewish and general education | $5,000 |
| Rutgers University Foundation | Rutgers center for adult autism | $4,000 |
| Smith School of Social Work | Annual fund | $3,000 |
| Emily's Entourage | Cystic fibrosis research | $2,500 |
| Jewish Federation of the Berkshires | General fund | $2,500 |
| New Neighbors Partnership | General fund connecting refugees to new neighbors | $2,000 |
| Theater Development Fund | Performing arts theater autism friendly performance | $2,000 |
| Casa of Morris & Sussex County | Advocacy for children in foster care | $1,500 |
| Society of Illustrators | Summer illustration ary academy | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Barry Sprung
- Edward Wacks Esq
- Melissa Wacks
Questions people ask
Does Walter F & Alice Gorham Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Walter F & Alice Gorham Foundation Inc give?
$136,000 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $4,500.
Who runs Walter F & Alice Gorham Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Barry Sprung (Vp/Treas), Edward Wacks Esq (Secretary) and Melissa Wacks (Trustee).
What does Walter F & Alice Gorham Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and science and research.