Foundations / New York
The Gershwind Foundation
Preselected recipients only New York, New York · EIN 461617389
The Gershwind Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $982,585 in 49 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$982,585
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$7.4 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2024 was up from $767,503 the year before.
63% of its 2024 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 |
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| 2023 | $767,503 | 39 | $8.3 million |
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| 2024 | $982,585 | 49 | $7.4 million |
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How to apply
The Gershwind 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.
IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Gershwind Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
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| Pennsylvania | 7 | $434,000 |
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| New York | 36 | $424,585 |
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| Massachusetts | 4 | $120,000 |
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| Florida | 2 | $4,000 |
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Grants paid in 2024
The 40 largest of 49 grants| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
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University of Pennsylvania Associate Vice Provost
Philadelphia, PA | Educational | $200,000 |
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University of Pennsylvania Family Forum
Philadelphia, PA | Educational | $179,000 |
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Harvard University
Cambridge, MA | Educational | $50,000 |
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New York University Langone
New York, NY | Medicial | $50,000 |
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Northwell Health Foundation
New Hyde Park, NY | Medical | $50,000 |
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Northwell Health Foundation
New Hyde Park, NY | Medical | $50,000 |
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Northwell Health Foundation
New Hyde Park, NY | Medical | $50,000 |
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Northwell Health Foundation
New Hyde Park, NY | Medical | $50,000 |
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA | Educational | $50,000 |
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The Riverside Church in the City of New York
New York, NY | Religious | $35,000 |
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Brandeis
Waltham, MA | Educational | $25,000 |
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Brandeis
Waltham, MA | Educational | $25,000 |
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Uja-Federation of New York
New York, NY | Religious | $23,324 |
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Harvard University
Cambridge, MA | Educational | $20,000 |
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Ronald McDonald House
New York, NY | Charitable | $16,666 |
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Siach Shalom-Talking Peace
New York, NY | Religious | $15,000 |
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Sunrise Day Camps Association
Oceanside, NY | Charitable | $12,000 |
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Grenville Baker Boys & Girls Club General Fund
Locust Valley, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
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The Birthright Israel Foundation
New York, NY | Religious | $10,000 |
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Chabad of Brookville
Glen Head, NY | Religious | $7,200 |
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Northwell Health Foundation
New Hyde Park, NY | Medical | $5,000 |
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Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center
East Hills, NY | Religious | $4,167 |
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Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center Inc
East Hills, NY | Religious | $4,167 |
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Friends of the Idf
New York, NY | Charitable | $3,600 |
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Leadership Enterprise for A Diverse America
New York, NY | Charitable | $3,000 |
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Kids for Kids Foundation
Woodbury, NY | Charitable | $2,600 |
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American Cancer Society
New York, NY | Medical | $2,500 |
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Jewish Child Care Association
Brooklyn, NY | Religious | $2,500 |
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Nassau County Law Enforcement Exploring
Garden City, NY | Charitable | $2,500 |
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New York City Police Foundation Inc
New York, NY | Charitable | $2,500 |
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Sunrise Day Camps Association
Oceanside, NY | Charitable | $2,500 |
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The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA | Educational | $2,500 |
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New York University
New York, NY | Educational | $2,320 |
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Children's Medical Fund of New York
Syosset, NY | Medical | $2,000 |
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Palm Beach Country Club Foundation
Palm Beach, FL | Charitable | $2,000 |
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Town of Palm Beach United Way Inc
Palm Beach, FL | Charitable | $2,000 |
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Penn Hillel
Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $1,000 |
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Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center Inc
East Hills, NY | Religious | $1,000 |
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA | Educational | $1,000 |
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Temple Beth-El of Great Neck
Great Neck, NY | Religious | $760 |
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Officers and trustees
- Erik Gershwind
Director - Jackie Gershwind
Vice President - J Robert Small
Treasurer
As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.
Questions people ask
Does The Gershwind Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Gershwind Foundation give?
$982,585 in tax year 2024, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs The Gershwind Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Erik Gershwind (Director), Jackie Gershwind (Vice President) and J Robert Small (Treasurer).
What does The Gershwind Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.
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