Gerson Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Gerson Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $897,500 in 75 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $125,000. 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$897,500
- Number of grants75
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$19.4 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2024 was up from $815,750 the year before.
21% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $750,500 | 78 | $15.3 million |
| 2023 | $815,750 | 68 | $19.9 million |
| 2024 | $897,500 | 75 | $19.4 million |
How to apply
Gerson 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 Gerson Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 43 | $472,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $100,000 |
| New Jersey | 11 | $72,000 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $63,500 |
| Maine | 2 | $45,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $35,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $30,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $30,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $27,500 |
| California | 2 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Communal Fund (598) | To further donee's exempt purpose | $125,000 |
| Hand in Hand | To further donee's exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Arbor Rising | To further donee's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | To further donee's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | To further donee's exempt purpose | $35,000 |
| Dartmouth College | To further donee's exempt purpose | $30,000 |
| Smith College | To further donee's exempt purpose | $30,000 |
| Agawam Council | To further donee's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Camera | To further donee's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Congregation B'nai Israel | To further donee's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Hias | To further donee's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| New Israel Fund | To further donee's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Citizen's Comm for Children of Ny | To further donee's exempt purpose | $22,500 |
| Bowdoin College | To further donee's exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Resurrection Episcopal Day School | To further donee's exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Columbia University | To further donee's exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Metrowest NJ | To further donee's exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Mostly Modern Projects | To further donee's exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Spence School | To further donee's exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| American Friends of Leket Israel | To further donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| New England Jewish Academy | To further donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Razom | To further donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| St Bernard's School | To further donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Kol Henarim | To further donee's exempt purpose | $8,000 |
| City Harvest | To further donee's exempt purpose | $7,500 |
| NCJW Essex County | To further donee's exempt purpose | $7,500 |
| Project Ezrah | To further donee's exempt purpose | $7,000 |
| Rofeh Cholim Cancer Society | To further donee's exempt purpose | $7,000 |
| Wassaic Project | To further donee's exempt purpose | $6,000 |
| ACLU Foundation | To further donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| City Year Ny | To further donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Cong Rodeph Sholom | To further donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | To further donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Democracy Forward | To further donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Florence Project | To further donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Friendship Circle | To further donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| God's Love We Deliver | To further donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Lev Lechayal | To further donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Ny Public Radio | To further donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | To further donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James Gerson
- Barbara N Gerson
- Richard A Krantz
- Frederick E Gerson
- Simon F Gerson
- Kara O Gerson
Questions people ask
Does Gerson Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gerson Family Foundation Inc give?
$897,500 in tax year 2024, across 75 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Gerson Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists James Gerson (President), Barbara N Gerson (Secretary), Richard A Krantz (Director) and Frederick E Gerson (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Gerson Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and environment and conservation.