Sumner Gerard Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sumner Gerard Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $210,500 in 71 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $31,000. 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$210,500
- Number of grants71
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$31,000
- Assets$4.6 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2024 was up from $208,500 the year before.
37% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $202,500 | 69 | $4.4 million |
| 2023 | $208,500 | 70 | $4.4 million |
| 2024 | $210,500 | 71 | $4.6 million |
How to apply
Sumner Gerard 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.
What Sumner Gerard Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 29 | $113,300 |
| Connecticut | 8 | $30,650 |
| New Jersey | 9 | $14,250 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $12,800 |
| Texas | 6 | $12,000 |
| California | 2 | $6,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $5,700 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $3,700 |
| Washington | 2 | $3,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $2,200 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Raynham Hall Inc | Unrestricted | $31,000 |
| 101 E 69 St Conservancy | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| American Mural Project Inc | Unrestricted | $9,200 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $6,250 |
| The Kennedy Center | For the maggie daly arts cooperative | $6,200 |
| Manhattan Institute for Policy Res | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| 1014 NYC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Intl Patrons of Duomo Di Milano | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Professional Childrens School | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| PTSD Foundation of America | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The New York Public Library | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $4,600 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $4,600 |
| Razom Inc | Unrestricted | $4,500 |
| Harvard University | Unrestricted | $4,200 |
| Livewell Alliance | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Technoserve Inc | Unrestricted | $3,700 |
| Oyster Bay Main Street Association | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| The Summit Foundation | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Acmh Inc | Unrestricted | $3,200 |
| American Friends of Blerancourt | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Organic Farming Research Fdn | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Wellesley College | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Foundation for Cultural Review | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $2,200 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $2,200 |
| American Heritage Center Fdn | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Dominican Academy | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Ehap | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Fordham Law School | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Life Force in Later Years | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| New Jersey Conservation Fdn | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| New York City Marble Cemetery | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Salisbury School | For annual fund | $2,000 |
| St Francis Fund | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| The Garden Conservancy | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Robinhood Foundation | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Va Americas Foundation | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Hawthorne Valley Association | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Harriet Gerard
- Christopher C Gerard
- James Gerard
- Jenny Gerard
- Amanda Baldwin
- Alan Potter
Questions people ask
Does Sumner Gerard Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sumner Gerard Foundation give?
$210,500 in tax year 2024, across 71 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Sumner Gerard Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Harriet Gerard (Vice President), Christopher C Gerard (Presdent), James Gerard (Vice President) and Jenny Gerard (Vice President) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Sumner Gerard Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and arts and culture.