The Gerson Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Gerson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Beachwood, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $25,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$25,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was down from $100,000 the year before.
100% 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 | $100,000 | 1 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $25,000 | 1 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Fred Widen 1660 West 2nd Street Suite 1100, Cleveland, OH 44113 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (216) 780-3205, fwiden@ubglaw.com |
| What to submit | Written proposal |
What The Gerson Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stella Maris | Helping others overcome addiction and regain their life | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Fred Widen
- Maxwell Gerson
- Emily E Gerson
- Thomas E Gerson
Questions people ask
Does The Gerson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Gerson Family Foundation give?
$25,000 in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Gerson Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Fred Widen (Secretary), Maxwell Gerson (Trustee), Emily E Gerson (Trustee) and Thomas E Gerson (Trustee).
What does The Gerson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.