The Gardner Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Gardner Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $87,000 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $2,320 and the largest $7,000. 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$87,000
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$2,320
- Largest grant$7,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2024 was up from $64,500 the year before.
11% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $61,001 | 26 | $1.3 million |
| 2023 | $64,500 | 26 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $87,000 | 28 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
The Gardner Family 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 Gardner Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 16 | $45,504 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $9,565 |
| California | 2 | $8,078 |
| Maryland | 3 | $8,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $7,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $4,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,853 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACLU | Unrestricted grant for the organization's exempt purpose. | $7,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Unrestricted grant for the organization's exempt purpose. | $7,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Unrestricted grant for the organization's exempt purpose. | $7,000 |
| Planned Parenthood-America | Unrestricted grant for the organization's exempt purpose. | $6,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Unrestricted grant for the organization's exempt purpose. | $4,757 |
| Earthjustice | Unrestricted grant for the organization's exempt purpose. | $4,078 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Unrestricted grant for the organization's exempt purpose. | $4,000 |
| Sustainable Ocean Alliance | Unrestricted grant for the organization's exempt purpose. | $4,000 |
| Johns Hopkins - Autoimmune | Unrestricted grant for the organization's exempt purpose. | $4,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Unrestricted grant for the organization's exempt purpose. | $3,224 |
| Magen David Adom | Unrestricted grant for the organization's exempt purpose. | $2,853 |
| Sunflower of Peace | Unrestricted grant for the organization's exempt purpose. | $2,853 |
| Chanel Thirteen(pbs) | Unrestricted grant for the organization's exempt purpose. | $2,853 |
| Friends of Israel Defense Forces | Unrestricted grant for the organization's exempt purpose. | $2,500 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum | Unrestricted grant for the organization's exempt purpose. | $2,139 |
| The Ronald McDonald House | Unrestricted grant for the organization's exempt purpose. | $2,039 |
| Ny Public Radio | Unrestricted grant for the organization's exempt purpose. | $2,000 |
| Li Pine Barrens | Unrestricted grant for the organization's exempt purpose. | $2,000 |
| Save the Sound | Unrestricted grant for the organization's exempt purpose. | $2,000 |
| American Heart Association | Unrestricted grant for the organization's exempt purpose. | $2,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | Unrestricted grant for the organization's exempt purpose. | $2,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Unrestricted grant for the organization's exempt purpose. | $2,000 |
| No Kid Hungry (Share Our Strength) | Unrestricted grant for the organization's exempt purpose. | $2,000 |
| Art Start | Unrestricted grant for the organization's exempt purpose. | $1,500 |
| The Safe Center Li (Formerly Caps) | Unrestricted grant for the organization's exempt purpose. | $1,426 |
| World Central Kitchen | Unrestricted grant for the organization's exempt purpose. | $1,426 |
| Dorot | Unrestricted grant for the organization's exempt purpose. | $1,177 |
| Wscah | Unrestricted grant for the organization's exempt purpose. | $1,175 |
Officers and trustees
- Herbert M Gardner
- David S Gardner
- Peter H Gardner
- Elizabeth R Gardner
Questions people ask
Does The Gardner Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Gardner Family Foundation Inc give?
$87,000 in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $2,320.
Who runs The Gardner Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Herbert M Gardner (President/Treasurer), David S Gardner (Director), Peter H Gardner (Director) and Elizabeth R Gardner (Director).
What does The Gardner Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and health.