Joel and Elaine Gershman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Joel and Elaine Gershman Foundation is a private foundation in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2023 it gave $140,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$140,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2023 was down from $150,000 the year before.
100% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $150,000 | 1 | $2.9 million |
| 2023 | $140,000 | 9 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
Joel and Elaine Gershman 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 Joel and Elaine Gershman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $60,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $45,000 |
| California | 2 | $25,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Doctors Without Borders | Community | $25,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Community | $25,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Community | $25,000 |
| Rainforest Action Network | Community | $15,000 |
| American Forests | Community | $10,000 |
| Ocean Conservancy | Community | $10,000 |
| Helen Keller Intl | Community | $10,000 |
| The Life You Can Save | Community | $10,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Community | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elaine Gershman
- William J Levitt 3rd
- J David Levitt
Questions people ask
Does Joel and Elaine Gershman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Joel and Elaine Gershman Foundation give?
$140,000 in tax year 2023, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Joel and Elaine Gershman Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Elaine Gershman (President, Secretary, Trea), William J Levitt 3rd (Ass't Treasurer) and J David Levitt (Ass't Secretary).
What does Joel and Elaine Gershman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international and environment and conservation.