Gerry Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Gerry Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Liberty, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $11.5 million in 7 grants; the typical grant was $250,000 and the largest $5.5 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$11.5 million
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$250,000
- Largest grant$5.5 million
- Assets$162 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was up from $6.6 million the year before.
29% 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 | $6.6 million | 11 | $149 million |
| 2024 | $11.5 million | 7 | $162 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Igor Birman PO Box 311, Liberty, NY 12754 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (845) 295-2400 |
| What to submit | Letter including all pertinent information and purpose of funds |
| Restrictions | Preferentially Sullivan County, NY |
What Gerry Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 | $11.5 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bethel Woods Center for the Arts | Support for the Center's tax-exempt mission of inspiring, educating, and empowering individuals through the arts and humanities. | $5.5 million |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | Support for the Metastasis and Tumor Ecosystem Center | $4.0 million |
| Sullivan 180 Inc | Funding for programs and projects that further the mission to improve the health and well-being of the residents of Sullivan County, NY by changing policies, systems and programs that will improve overall quality of life. | $1.7 million |
| Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York | Support for the construction of the Food Bank's new distribution center in Montgomery, NY | $250,000 |
| Cornell University | Support for the College of Veterinary Medicine | $30,000 |
| NYS Troops PBA Signal 30 Benefit Fund | Special Event Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Town of Highland | Community Beautification Projects | $4,125 |
Officers and trustees
- Sandra Gerry
- Annelise Gerry
- Robyn Gerry
- Adam Gerry
- Peter Racette
- Michael Fitzpatrick
- Eric Frances
- Ronald Greenberg
- Alan Gerry
Questions people ask
Does Gerry Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Gerry Foundation Inc give?
$11.5 million in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $250,000.
Who runs Gerry Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Sandra Gerry (Director), Annelise Gerry (Director), Robyn Gerry (Director) and Adam Gerry (Director/President) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Gerry Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.