Unterman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Unterman Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $46,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $30,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$46,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was down from $100,050 the year before.
11% of its 2025 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 | $88,500 | 15 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $100,050 | 14 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $46,000 | 9 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
Unterman 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 Unterman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 | $39,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Run 2 the Rescue | We focus on fundraising and outreach to support rescue missions, medical care and flight costs for deserving animals. | $30,000 |
| Macular Degeneration Research | To empower and inspire those affected by macular degeneration while advancing research and technology. | $5,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | To build specially-adapted custom designed smart homes for catastrophically injured veterans and provide mortgage-free homes to gold star and fallen first responder families | $3,000 |
| Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation | Provide for the welfare of the ever growing number of homeless animals. | $2,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | To advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases. | $2,000 |
| Animal Haven | Find homes for abandoned cats & dogs | $1,000 |
| Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons | Providing for the welfare of dogs and cats on the south fork of long island | $1,000 |
| ASPCA | To provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the united states | $1,000 |
| Bideawee | To rescue, care for and place homeless cats and dogs with people who love them. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gerald B Unterman
- Elaine Unterman
Questions people ask
Does Unterman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Unterman Family Foundation give?
$46,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Unterman Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gerald B Unterman (Trustee) and Elaine Unterman (Trustee).
What does Unterman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, health and science and research.