The Gant Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Gant Family Foundation is a private foundation in Melville, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 93 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $150,000. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants93
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$28.1 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2024 was up from $980,500 the year before.
27% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $866,500 | 102 | $22.4 million |
| 2023 | $980,500 | 114 | $27.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 93 | $28.1 million |
How to apply
The Gant 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.
What The Gant Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 9 | $259,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 8 | $199,000 |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $172,000 |
| Massachusetts | 23 | $169,500 |
| New York | 20 | $162,500 |
| Florida | 7 | $91,000 |
| California | 9 | $56,500 |
| Illinois | 2 | $28,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $20,000 |
| Maine | 2 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of New Jersey | See statement #9 | $150,000 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | See statement #9 | $150,000 |
| Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press | See statement #9 | $100,000 |
| New Vernon Fire Department | See statement #9 | $50,000 |
| Wbur | See statement #9 | $50,000 |
| Weill Cornell Medical College | See statement #9 | $50,000 |
| Quest Bridge | See statement #9 | $27,000 |
| Feeding America | See statement #9 | $25,000 |
| The Historic Village at Allaire | See statement #9 | $25,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | See statement #9 | $25,000 |
| Government Accountability Project | See statement #9 | $22,000 |
| Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival | See statement #9 | $20,000 |
| Americans for Immigrant Justice | See statement #9 | $20,000 |
| BEYOND90 | See statement #9 | $20,000 |
| Democracy Forward Foundation | See statement #9 | $20,000 |
| Fountain House | See statement #9 | $20,000 |
| Juntos | See statement #9 | $20,000 |
| Pace Women's Justice Center | See statement #9 | $20,000 |
| Ready Inspire Act Inc | See statement #9 | $20,000 |
| Save the Children | See statement #9 | $20,000 |
| Overlook Foundation | See statement #9 | $17,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Nassau County | See statement #9 | $15,000 |
| Partners in Health | See statement #9 | $11,000 |
| Amelia Plantation Chapel | See statement #9 | $10,000 |
| Feeding Westchester | See statement #9 | $10,000 |
| Harvard Divinity School | See statement #9 | $10,000 |
| Haverford College | See statement #9 | $10,000 |
| Homegrown National Park Inc | See statement #9 | $10,000 |
| New England Yearly Meeting of Friends | See statement #9 | $10,000 |
| USA for Unfpa | See statement #9 | $10,000 |
| Communities for People | See statement #9 | $8,000 |
| The Baker Center for Children & Families | See statement #9 | $7,500 |
| San Francisco State University Foundation | See statement #9 | $7,000 |
| Quakertown Senior High School | See statement #9 | $6,000 |
| Bryn Mawr College | See statement #9 | $5,000 |
| Charles River Watershed Association | See statement #9 | $5,000 |
| Designing Justice & Designing Spaces | See statement #9 | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | See statement #9 | $5,000 |
| Friends Camp | See statement #9 | $5,000 |
| Furniture Sharehouse | See statement #9 | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Donald R Gant
- Laura G Lilienfield
- Christopher T Gant
- Sarah G Mandanis
- Alison A Gant
Questions people ask
Does The Gant Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Gant Family Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 93 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Gant Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Donald R Gant (Part-Time Trustee), Laura G Lilienfield (Part-Time Trustee), Christopher T Gant (Part-Time Trustee) and Sarah G Mandanis (Part-Time Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Gant Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, education and health.