Gero Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Gero Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $34,860 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $200 and the largest $18,000. 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$34,860
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$200
- Largest grant$18,000
- Assets$320,057
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was down from $71,900 the year before.
56% 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 | $71,900 | 33 | $254,917 |
| 2024 | $34,860 | 18 | $320,057 |
How to apply
Gero 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 Gero Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 12 | $33,200 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $500 |
| California | 1 | $100 |
| Texas | 1 | $60 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Israeli Defense Forces | General charitable purposes | $18,000 |
| Gatestone Organization | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Breathbodymind Foundation | General charitable purposesgenreal charitable purposesgeneral charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Chabad House | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Congregation Ohav Zedek | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Mount Sinai Hospital | General charitable purposesgeneral charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Committee for Beautification of East Norwich | General charitable purposes | $400 |
| American Red Cross | General charitable purposesgeneral charitable purposesgeneral charitable purposes | $200 |
| Brooke Jackman Foundation | General charitable purposes | $200 |
| Cancer Care | General charitable purposes | $200 |
| International Fellowship for Christians & Jews | General charitable purposes | $200 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | General charitable purposes | $200 |
| ASPCA | General charitable purposes | $100 |
| Club for Growth Foundation | General charitable purposes | $100 |
| Guliani Fund | General charitable purposes | $100 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | General charitable purposesgeneral charitable purposes | $100 |
| Koch Foundation | General charitable purposesgeneral charitable purposes | $60 |
Officers and trustees
- Leonard Gero
- Carolyn Gero
- Robert C Lorenc
Questions people ask
Does Gero Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gero Foundation Inc give?
$34,860 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $200.
Who runs Gero Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Leonard Gero (Director), Carolyn Gero (Director) and Robert C Lorenc (Director).
What does Gero Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and health.