Ganek Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ganek Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.5 million in 37 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $575,000. 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$1.5 million
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$575,000
- Assets$31.2 million
- New grantees61%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.0 million the year before.
61% of its 2024 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 | $1.0 million | 33 | $31.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 37 | $31.2 million |
How to apply
Ganek 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Ganek Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 25 | $1.3 million |
| Florida | 9 | $175,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $37,500 |
| Maine | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Communal Fund | Gift for operating support | $575,000 |
| Citysquash | Gift for operating support | $100,000 |
| Goodnation Foundation | Gift for operating support | $100,000 |
| Southampton Fresh Air Home | Gift for program support | $100,000 |
| Goodnation Foundation | Gift for operating support | $50,000 |
| Hanley Foundation | Gift for program support | $50,000 |
| Ibg Foundation | Grant for operating support | $50,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Gift for program support | $50,000 |
| New York Presbyterian Fund Inc | Gift for program support | $50,000 |
| The Raymond F Gravis Center for the Performing Arts Inc | Gift for operating support | $30,000 |
| The New York Public Libary | Gift for operating support | $29,317 |
| Aspen Art Museum | Gift for operating support | $25,000 |
| Citysquash | Citysquash capital campaign | $25,000 |
| Narrative 4 | Gift for program support | $25,000 |
| Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach | Gift for program support | $25,000 |
| The Everglades Foundation | Gift for program suppport | $25,000 |
| Bob Woodruff Foundation | Gift for program support | $20,000 |
| Cox Science Center and Aquarium | Gift for operating support | $15,000 |
| The Mercantile Library | Gift for operating support | $15,000 |
| Aspen Art Museum | Gift for program support | $12,500 |
| House of Speakeasy Foundation | Gift for operating support | $10,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation | Gift for operating support | $10,000 |
| The Mercantile Library | Gift for program support | $10,000 |
| Palm Beach Police & Fire Foundation | Gift for operating support | $10,000 |
| The Boys' Club of New York | Gift for operating support - fall dance | $10,000 |
| The Boys' Club of New York | Gift for program suppport | $10,000 |
| The Museum of Modern Art | Gift for operating support | $10,000 |
| The Public Theater | Gift for operating support | $10,000 |
| Young Audiences Inc | Gift for operating support | $10,000 |
| The Boys' Club of New York | Gift for operating support - fall dance | $10,000 |
| Peggy Adams Animal Rescue | Gift for program support | $5,000 |
| Portland Community Squash | Annual fund donation | $5,000 |
| Red Sneakers for Oakley | Gift for program support | $5,000 |
| The Breast Cancer Research Foundation | Gift for operating support | $5,000 |
| Teaching Matters | Gift for program support | $2,500 |
| Maysles Institute Inc | Gift for operating support | $2,400 |
| The Bone Marrow and Cancer Foundation | Gift for program support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David Ganek
- Danielle Ganek
Questions people ask
Does Ganek Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ganek Family Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2024, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Ganek Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David Ganek (Director, President) and Danielle Ganek (Director, Secretary, Treas).
What does Ganek Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and health.