The Charles and Joan Gross Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Charles and Joan Gross Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $133,750 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $6,750 and the largest $20,000. 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$133,750
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$6,750
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees86%
Giving in 2025 was up from $92,900 the year before.
86% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $178,000 | 17 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $92,900 | 12 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $133,750 | 16 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
The Charles and Joan Gross Family 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 The Charles and Joan Gross Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 | $83,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $14,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $9,500 |
| Washington | 1 | $8,750 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $7,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $6,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $4,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | 2025 prize | $20,000 |
| Individual | 2025 prize | $20,000 |
| Adrienne Westwood Projects | Artist commissions | $15,000 |
| Gallim Dance Company Inc | Artist commissions | $10,000 |
| New Arts Center | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Ragamala Dance | Artist commissions | $9,500 |
| Pacific Northwest Ballet | Artist commissions | $8,750 |
| Producer Hub Inc | Artist commissions | $7,500 |
| Avid Dance Corp | Artist commissions | $6,000 |
| Battery Dance Corporation | Artist commissions | $5,000 |
| Fractured Atlas Inc | Artist commissions | $5,000 |
| Ivy Baldwin Dance | Artist commissions | $5,000 |
| Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival Inc | General operating support | $4,000 |
| Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance | Artist commissions | $4,000 |
| Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Ballet Collective | Artist commissions | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles Gross
- Joan Gross
- Emily Gross O'Neil
- David Briskin
- Duke Dang
- Irene Miller
- Norton Owen
- Patrick Riordan
Questions people ask
Does The Charles and Joan Gross Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Charles and Joan Gross Family Foundation give?
$133,750 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $6,750.
Who runs The Charles and Joan Gross Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Charles Gross (Vp/Director), Joan Gross (Treasurer/Director), Emily Gross O'Neil (President/Director) and David Briskin (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does The Charles and Joan Gross Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.