The Gelfond Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Gelfond Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $129,576 in 38 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $15,000. 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$129,576
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2024 was up from $118,697 the year before.
26% 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 | $98,799 | 37 | $2.0 million |
| 2023 | $118,697 | 32 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $129,576 | 38 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
The Gelfond 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 Gelfond Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 29 | $99,044 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $8,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $7,379 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $2,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $153 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stephen Wise Free Synagogue | Serves as a catalyst for progressive jewish thought, committed social action in the local community and beyond, and support for israel for more than 118 years. | $15,000 |
| Learning Spring Elementary School | To advance the social, developmental and academic growth of its students through pioneering educational and therapeutic strategies in order to prepare each child to participate in the wider community. | $12,500 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | Provides israel emergency medical services. Its 33,000 emts and paramedics mobilize a fleet of 2,000 ambulances, medicycles, helicopters, and other emergency vehicles to save every man, woman, and child possible. | $10,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | Charitable organization specializing in development of israeli land and infrastructure, especially planting trees. | $7,500 |
| Mass General Hospital | Delivers care grounded in leading edge research, advanced treatment offerings and the latest clinical trials. | $7,500 |
| Citizens' Committee for Children of New York Inc | To educate and mobilize new yorkers to make new york city a better place for children. | $6,500 |
| Temple Micah | Create sacred spaces where you can bring your whole self and be your best self | $6,379 |
| New York City Ballet Inc | To further expand the ballet repertory in the 21st century by providing opportunities for choreographers, composers, designers, musicians, and dancers to create new work. | $5,850 |
| Friends of New York City Nurse-Family Partnership | To strengthen the long-term benefits of the nurse-family partnership program by providing additional resources to supplement the core model | $5,500 |
| Hebrew Free Loan Society | Advances economic stability and opportunity for lower income new yorkers within and beyond the jewish community by making safe, affordable interest-free loans. | $5,000 |
| New York Society Library | To help us enhance our collection of books and electronic resources, maintain our historic building, present our exhibitions and events, and sustain our daily operations. | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | To support leadership and advocacy in the field of reproductive health and information. | $5,000 |
| Congregation Rodeph Sholom | To inspire congregants to live their lives filled with meaning and purpose in a spiritual community nourished by jewish traditions, texts and prayer. | $4,090 |
| Central Park Conservancy | The conservancy focuses on maintaining central park as a landmark in urban recreational life, as it was originally intended to be. | $2,500 |
| Citymeals on Wheels | To provide a lifeline of nutritious food and human company to homebound elderly new yorkers | $2,500 |
| JDC | To rescue jews in danger, provide aid to vulnerable jews, develop innovative solutions to israel's most complex social challenges, cultivate a jewish future, and lead the jewish community's response to global crises like natural disasters, public health emergencies, and more. | $2,500 |
| New York Public Library | Provides essential access to books and information for more than a century. | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater New York | Provides care to everyone, regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, immigration status, or ability to pay. | $2,500 |
| Weill Cornell Medical College | Weill cornell medical college (wcmc) is committed to excellence in research, teaching, patient care, and the advancement of the art and science of medicine through the maintenance of scientific and clinical scholarship | $2,500 |
| World Union for Progressive Judaism | To strengthen jewish life and values in israel and jewish communities throughout the world by supporting and advancing a progressive approach to jewish tradition. | $2,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | To develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people. | $2,000 |
| Youthaiti | Youthaiti is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization helping the rural people of haiti develop sanitation, sustainable agriculture and hygiene. | $2,000 |
| New York Botanical Garden | To advocate for the plant world through its role as a museum of living plant collections arranged in gardens and landscapes across its national historic landmark site; through its comprehensive education programs in horticulture and plant science; and through the wide-ranging research programs of the international plant science center. | $1,500 |
| City Harvest | To end hunger in communities throughout new york city. We do this through food rescue and distribution, education, and other practical, innovative solutions. | $1,000 |
| Dorot Inc | To alleviate social isolation among the elderly and provide services to help them live independently as valued members of the community. | $1,000 |
| Food Bank for New York City | To end hunger by organizing food, information, and support for community survival and dignity. | $1,000 |
| God's Love We Deliver Inc | To improve the health and well-being of men, women and children living with HIV/AIDS, cancer and other life-altering illnesses by alleviating hunger and malnutrition. | $1,000 |
| Martha's Table | To provide quality education, health and wellness resources, and family engagement. | $1,000 |
| Mass Eye and Ear | An international center for treatment and home to the world's largest vision and hearing research centers | $1,000 |
| Jewish Museum | To collect, preserve, exhibit and interpret art and jewish culture. | $790 |
| Project Cicero | Create and enhance classroom and school libraries in under-resourced new york city public schools. | $664 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | To sustain the museum's extraordinary level of programming, conservation, and research, enabling millions of visitors to experience the power of art. | $600 |
| Museum of Modern Art | To champion artists, care for the art in our collection, and provide essential resources for our dedicated staff to continue the inspiring work that they do. | $550 |
| American Cancer Society | To save lives, celebrate lives, and lead the fight for a world without cancer. | $500 |
| Thirteen | A unique cultural and educational institution that harnesses the power of television and electronic media to inform, enlighten, entertain and inspire. | $500 |
| Madoo Conservancy | Dedicated to the study, preservation, and enahancement of madoo. | $500 |
| Bank Street College of Education | To improve the education of children and their teachers by applying to the education process all available knowledge about learning and growth and by connecting teaching and learning meaningfully to the outside world. | $500 |
| Barnes Foundation | To promote the advancement of education and the appreciation of the fine arts and horticulture. | $153 |
Officers and trustees
- Linda R Stein
- Pamela Gelfond
- Claudia Gelfond Roche
Questions people ask
Does The Gelfond Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Gelfond Family Foundation give?
$129,576 in tax year 2024, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Gelfond Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Linda R Stein (Trustee), Pamela Gelfond (Trustee) and Claudia Gelfond Roche (Trustee).
What does The Gelfond Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.