The Ganger Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Ganger Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Lawrence, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.9 million in 96 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $900,000. 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$1.9 million
- Number of grants96
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$900,000
- Assets$4.3 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was up from $946,584 the year before.
29% 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 | $1.0 million | 177 | $3.1 million |
| 2022 | $880,698 | 167 | $2.9 million |
| 2023 | $946,584 | 147 | $3.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.9 million | 96 | $4.3 million |
How to apply
The Ganger 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 The Ganger Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 70 | $1.6 million |
| New Jersey | 20 | $300,500 |
| California | 2 | $20,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $500 |
| Florida | 1 | $300 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Jewish Center | General Purpose | $900,000 |
| Various 501c3 available upon reques | General Purpose | $106,555 |
| Long Island Jewish Center | General Purpose | $100,000 |
| American Friends of Yad Yemin | General purpose | $75,000 |
| American Friends of Yad Yemin | General purpose | $75,000 |
| Yeshiva Darchei Torah | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Yeshiva Darchei Torah | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Yeshiva Darchei Torah | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Yeshivas Mir Yerushalayim | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Torah Academy for Girls | General purpose | $40,000 |
| Agudas Israel of Long Island | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Ohel Children's Home and Family | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Yeshivas Mir Yerushalayim | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Keren Olam Hatorah | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Yeshivas Mir Yerushalayim | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Yeshiva Ketana Of Passaic | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Keren Olam Hatorah | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Keren Olam Hatorah | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Kollel Avreichim | General purpose | $12,500 |
| Beth Medrash Govoha | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Hurwitz Family Fund | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Lakewood Kosher Inc | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Refuah Resources | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Yeshiva Darchei Torah | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Yeshiva Darchei Torah | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Hurwitz Family Fund | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Mesifta Beth Shraga | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Bais Medrash L'torah | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Beis Medrash Heichal Dovid AAK | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Beth Medrash Govoha | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Beth Medrash Govoha | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Beth Medrash Govoha | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Bikur Voezras Cholim | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Shor Yoshuv Institute | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Yeshiva Gedolah of Woodlake Village | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Chai Lifeline | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Bikur Voezras Cholim | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Tifereth Shalom | General purpose | $3,600 |
| YDT Rabbi Fund | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Agudas Achim | General purpose | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ira Ganger
- Shoshana Ganger
- Aviva Ganger
Questions people ask
Does The Ganger Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Ganger Foundation Inc give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2024, across 96 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Ganger Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Ira Ganger (Manager), Shoshana Ganger (Trustee) and Aviva Ganger (Trustee).
What does The Ganger Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and youth programs.