The Hal and Kathleen Gershman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Hal and Kathleen Gershman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Grand Forks, North Dakota. In tax year 2025 it gave $148,500 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $40,000. 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$148,500
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees91%
Giving in 2025 was up from $18,000 the year before.
91% of its 2025 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 | $57,250 | 6 | $731,332 |
| 2024 | $18,000 | 3 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $148,500 | 23 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
The Hal and Kathleen Gershman 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 Hal and Kathleen Gershman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to North Dakota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 7 | $74,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $42,000 |
| California | 9 | $25,000 |
| New York | 2 | $5,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fontbonne Academy | Furtherance of 501(c)(3)s charitable purpose | $40,000 |
| Empire Arts Center | Furtherance of 501(c)(3)s charitable purpose | $35,000 |
| University of North Dakota Alumni Association & Foundation | Furtherance of 501(c)(3)s charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Independent Shakespeare Company | Furtherance of 501(c)(3)s charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Global Friends Coalition | Furtherance of 501(c)(3)s charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Community Violence Intervention Center | Furtherance of 501(c)(3)s charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| The Center for Reproductive Rights | Furtherance of 501(c)(3)s charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| North Dakota News Cooperative | Furtherance of 501(c)(3)s charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Social & Environmental Entrepreneurs | Furtherance of 501(c)(3)s charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Vidiots Foundation | Futherance of 501(c)(3)s charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| A Place Called Home | Furtherance of 501(c)(3)s charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Atlantic White Shark Conservancy | Furtherance of 501(c)(3)s charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Cape Cod Shakespeare Festival in Chatham (CCSFC) | Furtherance of 501(c)(3)s charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Cyclical Inc | Furtherance of 501(c)(3)s charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Dellarte International | Furtherance of 501(c)(3)s charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Elysian Theater | Furtherance of 501(c)(3)s charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation of North Dakota | Furtherance of 501(c)(3)s charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Path People Helping the Homeless | Furtherance of 501(c)(3)s charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital | Furtherance of 501(c)(3)s charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| The Trevor Project | Furtherance of 501(c)(3)s charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Furtherance of 501(c)(3)s charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Cancer Research Institute | Furtherance of 501(c)(3)s charitable purpose | $500 |
| Prairie Public Broadcasting | Furtherance of 501(c)(3)'s charitable purposes | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Harold Gershman
- Kathy Gershman
- Leonora Gershman
Questions people ask
Does The Hal and Kathleen Gershman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Hal and Kathleen Gershman Family Foundation give?
$148,500 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Hal and Kathleen Gershman Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Harold Gershman (President), Kathy Gershman (Secretary) and Leonora Gershman (Treasurer).
What does The Hal and Kathleen Gershman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and international.