Jerome & Delores Zuckerman Gerwitz Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Jerome & Delores Zuckerman Gerwitz Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Brooklyn, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $41,500 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$41,500
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $36,170 the year before.
25% of its 2025 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 | $38,560 | 23 | $0 |
| 2024 | $36,170 | 26 | $0 |
| 2025 | $41,500 | 28 | $0 |
How to apply
Jerome & Delores Zuckerman Gerwitz Charitable Trust 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 Jerome & Delores Zuckerman Gerwitz Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 20 | $34,000 |
| California | 2 | $2,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Connect | Intl aid & grants | $10,000 |
| Sonia Sotomayor Judicial Internship | Education & job opportunities | $5,000 |
| Goddard Riverside Community | Community services | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood | Reproductive health | $1,500 |
| Wild Bird Fund | Animal rehabilitation | $1,500 |
| World Central Kitchen | Food insecurity | $1,500 |
| Brooklyn Conservatory of Music | Arts enrichment | $1,000 |
| Brooklyn Museum | Arts and education | $1,000 |
| Celiac Foundation | Celiac scientific research & adv | $1,000 |
| City Meals on Wheels | Food insecurity | $1,000 |
| Cobalt | Women's health | $1,000 |
| Crohns Colitis Foundation | Medical research | $1,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | Cancer research | $1,000 |
| Doctors Wo Borders | International medical aid | $1,000 |
| Eleventh Hour Rescue | Animal rescue | $1,000 |
| Foot Steps | Social services | $1,000 |
| Habit for Humanity | Housing relief | $1,000 |
| Hope for Paws | Animal rescue | $1,000 |
| Leukemia Lymphoma Society | Medical research | $1,000 |
| NPR | Arts & education | $1,000 |
| Prospect Park Alliance | Environment | $1,000 |
| Sean Casey Animal Rescue | Animal rescue | $1,000 |
| Sesame Street | Education | $1,000 |
| Chips Soup Kitchen | Womens shelter & food insecurity | $500 |
| Int'l Rescue Committee | International aid | $500 |
| Pensacola Opera Company | Community support for the arts | $500 |
| Reproductive Justice Maryland | Women's health | $500 |
| Tunnel to Towers | 911 relief for surviviors | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Diane E Lifton Esq
Questions people ask
Does Jerome & Delores Zuckerman Gerwitz Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jerome & Delores Zuckerman Gerwitz Charitable Trust give?
$41,500 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Jerome & Delores Zuckerman Gerwitz Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Diane E Lifton Esq (Trustee).
What does Jerome & Delores Zuckerman Gerwitz Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and animals.