Lisa Beth Gerstman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lisa Beth Gerstman Foundation is a private foundation in Garden City, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $418,500 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $12,000 and the largest $165,000. 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$418,500
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$12,000
- Largest grant$165,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was up from $366,000 the year before.
18% 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 | $341,300 | 21 | $1.2 million |
| 2023 | $366,000 | 23 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $418,500 | 22 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Lisa Beth Gerstman 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 Lisa Beth Gerstman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 17 | $352,500 |
| New Jersey | 5 | $66,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA of Greater New York | Camp scholarships | $165,000 |
| Commonpoint Queens (Samuel Field Ym & YWHA) | Camp scholarships | $41,000 |
| The Children's Aid Society | Camp scholarships | $18,000 |
| Camp Hes at Canarsie | Camp scholarships | $15,000 |
| JCH of Bensonhurst | Camp scholarships | $15,000 |
| Pal-O-Mine Equestrian Inc | Camp scholarships | $15,000 |
| The Gateway Family YMCA | Camp scholarships | $15,000 |
| YMCA of Newark and Vicinity | Camp scholarships | $15,000 |
| Queens Center for Progress | Camp scholarships | $12,500 |
| Educational Alliance | Camp scholarships | $12,000 |
| Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges | Camp scholarships | $12,000 |
| Westfield Area Y | Camp scholarships | $12,000 |
| YMCA of Wayne | Camp scholarships | $12,000 |
| Mid-Island Y JCC | Camp scholarships | $10,000 |
| Shorefront Ym&ywha of Brighton-Manhattan Beach | Camp scholarships | $10,000 |
| St Mary's Healthcare System for Children | Camp scholarships | $10,000 |
| JCC of Staten Island | Camp scholarships | $7,000 |
| Camp Felix | Camp scholarships | $5,000 |
| Helen Keller Camp | Camp scholarships | $5,000 |
| Tiegerman | Camp scholarships | $5,000 |
| Sunrise Day Camp-Long Island | Camp scholarships | $4,500 |
| Dancing Dreams | Camp scholarships | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Bradley Gerstman
- Pamela Gerstman
- Daniel Gerstman
- Linda Gerstman
- Carol Gerstman
- Cheryl Gerstman
- Harvey Gerstman
Questions people ask
Does Lisa Beth Gerstman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lisa Beth Gerstman Foundation give?
$418,500 in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $12,000.
Who runs Lisa Beth Gerstman Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Bradley Gerstman (Director), Pamela Gerstman (Director), Daniel Gerstman (President/Director) and Linda Gerstman (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Lisa Beth Gerstman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.