Max Gruber Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Max Gruber Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Westbury, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $110,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$110,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was down from $114,000 the year before.
22% 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 | $118,000 | 17 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $114,000 | 19 | $2.1 million |
| 2025 | $110,000 | 18 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Max Gruber 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 Max Gruber Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 | $58,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $19,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $13,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $3,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hadassah | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Friends of Israel Defence Forces | Charitable | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Mogen David Adom | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | Charitable | $8,000 |
| University of Miami Medical School | Medical | $6,000 |
| Ny Presbyterian | Medical | $6,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Charitable | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross | Charitable | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Charitable | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Charitable | $3,000 |
| National Parkinson Foundation | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Feeding America | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Feed the Children | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Albert Einstein College of Medicine | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Special Olympics | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation | Medical | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Philip Gruber
- James P Levin
Questions people ask
Does Max Gruber Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Max Gruber Foundation Inc give?
$110,000 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Max Gruber Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Philip Gruber (Pres. & Director) and James P Levin (V.P. & Director).
What does Max Gruber Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and education.