The Patrick A Gerschel Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Patrick A Gerschel Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $303,700 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $75,000. 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$303,700
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$7.0 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2024 was up from $262,550 the year before.
8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $262,550 | 14 | $6.5 million |
| 2024 | $303,700 | 13 | $7.0 million |
How to apply
The Patrick A Gerschel 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 Patrick A Gerschel Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 12 | $298,700 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Myriad USA | Donation for the friends of the national library of france at the foundation in support of one of the oldest libraries that is home to over 40 million documents. | $75,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Support for the msk campaign: leading science, changing lives of providing advances in medical science to treat cancer through clinical, research and educational initiatives. | $50,000 |
| The Winston Churchill Foundation | Contribution in support of scholarship program at churchill college in the university of cambridge. The program is established in winston churchill's vision of of deepening the us-uk partnership in order to advance science, math and technology on both sides of the atlantic by providing us students the abliity to study at churchill college. | $50,000 |
| The Rockefeller University | Contribution to annual fund that supports the university's leading edge in biomedical research and helping educate the next generation of investigators. | $30,000 |
| Council on Foreign Relations | Contribution toward 2023-2024 annual fund which supports the council's role as an independent, nonpartisan resource for its members and the general public on current emerging foreign policy issues. | $25,000 |
| American Friends of the Louvre | Donation in support of the organization's charitable purpose to support the museum commitment in making its collections, exhibitions and education programs accessible to vistors from around the world. | $23,700 |
| World Childhood Foundation | Contribution to 25th anniversity gala in support for charitable purpose to prevent violence, sexual abuse and exploitation of children. | $15,000 |
| The Frick Collection | Contribution in support of the campaign for the frick, designated for the restoration of the 70th street garden. | $10,000 |
| WQXR New York Public Radio | Support for organization's charitable purpose of providing classical music to the public audience. | $7,500 |
| Institute of Classical Architecture & Art | Support for in person and virtual programming opportunities to make education in classical architecture and design programmimg accessible to the public. | $5,000 |
| New York Public Library | Support for the library's commitment in providing access to education, fostering learning and reading to new york community. | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Reserarch Hospital | Support for the hospital's charitable purpose of providing children with cancer lifesaving research and treatment of catastrophic childhood diseases. | $5,000 |
| City Meals on Wheels | Contribution in support of providing a lifeline of nourishing meals and hope to older adults throughout the five boroughs of new york. | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Patrick A Gerschel
- Jonathan Botwinick
- Edouard R Gerschel
Questions people ask
Does The Patrick A Gerschel Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Patrick A Gerschel Foundation give?
$303,700 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs The Patrick A Gerschel Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Patrick A Gerschel (President/Director), Jonathan Botwinick (Treasurer) and Edouard R Gerschel (Vice President).
What does The Patrick A Gerschel Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and health.