Phyllis & Bennett Cerf Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Phyllis & Bennett Cerf Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $38,350 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $17,500. 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$38,350
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$17,500
- Assets$250,230
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was up from $14,854 the year before.
38% 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 | $18,546 | 12 | $258,365 |
| 2024 | $14,854 | 12 | $270,087 |
| 2025 | $38,350 | 13 | $250,230 |
How to apply
Phyllis & Bennett Cerf 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10 | $26,350 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Book Foundation | Contribution | $17,500 |
| Individual | Contribution | $10,000 |
| ACLU Foundation | Contribuion | $1,500 |
| City Harvest | Contribution | $1,500 |
| Individual | Contribution | $1,500 |
| Innocence Project | Contribution | $1,500 |
| Individual | Contribution | $1,500 |
| Individual | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Presidents and Fellows of Harvard | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Individual | Contribution | $500 |
| Wnyc | Contribution | $500 |
| Hearts of Gold | Contribution | $250 |
| ThirteenWNET | Contribution | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Christopher Cerf
- Jonathan Cerf
- Rosanne Cerf
Questions people ask
Does Phyllis & Bennett Cerf Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Phyllis & Bennett Cerf Foundation Inc give?
$38,350 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Phyllis & Bennett Cerf Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Christopher Cerf (President), Jonathan Cerf (Vice President) and Rosanne Cerf (Vice President).