The Gerstner Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Gerstner Family Foundation is a private foundation in Armonk, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $12.5 million in 38 grants; the typical grant was $220,500 and the largest $1.8 million. 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$12.5 million
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$220,500
- Largest grant$1.8 million
- Assets$203 million
- New grantees82%
Giving in 2024 was up from $5.9 million the year before.
82% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5.9 million | 16 | $198 million |
| 2024 | $12.5 million | 38 | $203 million |
How to apply
The Gerstner 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 Gerstner Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 18 | $4.5 million |
| Florida | 5 | $2.1 million |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $1.8 million |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1.8 million |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $1.4 million |
| California | 2 | $614,052 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $200,154 |
| Colorado | 2 | $94,434 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trustees of Dartmouth College | Education - scholarship program | $1.8 million |
| Windward Fund | Environmental research | $1.8 million |
| Treasure Coast Food Bank Incorporated | Food pantry program | $1.0 million |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | Biomedical research | $1.0 million |
| Activate Global Inc | Environmental research | $609,052 |
| Cornell University | Environmental research | $493,271 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Environmental research | $479,836 |
| Coalition for the Homeless Inc | Emergency grants program | $465,000 |
| Familyaid Boston Inc | Emergency grants program | $438,000 |
| Diocese of Palm Beach | Education - scholarship program | $414,000 |
| Safe Horizon Inc | Emergency grants program | $395,000 |
| Part of the Solution Inc | Emergency grants program | $365,000 |
| Metropolitan New York Coordinating Council on Jewish Poverty | Emergency grants program | $355,000 |
| Adopt-A-Family of the Palm Beaches Inc | Emergency grants program | $337,000 |
| Legal Services of the Hudson Valley | Emergency grants program | $328,000 |
| Good Shepherd Services | Emergency grants program | $310,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated | Environmental research | $289,906 |
| Sanctuary for Families Inc | Emergency grants program | $250,000 |
| Homestart Inc | Emergency grants program | $221,000 |
| Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse Inc | Emergency grants program | $220,000 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Environmental research | $200,154 |
| United Against Poverty Inc | Emergency grants program | $150,000 |
| Make the Road New York | Emergency grants program | $140,000 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution | Environmental research | $120,467 |
| Mass General Brigham Incorporated | Biomedical research | $100,000 |
| Colorado State University Foundation | Environmental research | $84,434 |
| The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York | Biomedical research | $75,000 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | Biomedical research | $20,000 |
| Philanthropy New York Inc | General operating expenses | $11,050 |
| Alzheimer's Disease Research Foundation | Biomedical research | $10,000 |
| Foundations and Donor Interests in Catholic Activities | Annual dues | $10,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Biomedical research | $10,000 |
| Oak Rose Fund | Annual dues | $10,000 |
| Person to Person Inc | Social services | $10,000 |
| Summer on the Hill | Education | $10,000 |
| Vera Institute of Justice Inc | Social services | $10,000 |
| Sharing Shelf | Education | $8,403 |
| Heart of Dinner Inc | Food pantry program | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Louis V Gerstner Jr
- Dr Elizabeth R Gerstner
- Bessemer Trust Company of Florida
- Kara V Klein
Questions people ask
Does The Gerstner Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Gerstner Family Foundation give?
$12.5 million in tax year 2024, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $220,500.
Who runs The Gerstner Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Louis V Gerstner Jr (Trustee, Chairperson), Dr Elizabeth R Gerstner (Trustee, Vice Chairperson, VP Programs), Bessemer Trust Company of Florida (Trustee) and Kara V Klein (Trustee, Executive Director).
What does The Gerstner Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, education and environment and conservation.