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Emanuel & Riane Gruss Charitable Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1979. The principal officer is Emanuel Gruss. It holds total assets of $16.3M. Annual income is reported at $3.2M. Total assets have decreased from $20.3M in 2011 to $15.9M in 2022. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in New York. According to available records, Emanuel & Riane Gruss Charitable Foundation Inc. has made 147 grants totaling $1.9M, with a median grant of $360. Annual giving has decreased from $1.2M in 2022 to $632K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $200K, with an average award of $13K. The foundation has supported 68 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, New Jersey, District of Columbia, which account for 88% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$360
Average Grant
$12K
Largest Grant
$150K
Based on 51 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Emanuel & Riane Gruss Charitable Foundation Inc. is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 147 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, NJ, DC.
Emanuel & Riane Gruss Charitable Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $1.9M across 147 grants. The median grant size is $360, with an average of $13K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $200K.
Emanuel & Riane Gruss Charitable Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Emanuel & Riane Gruss Charitable Foundation Inc. is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riane Gruss | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Shira Nadich Levin | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$943K
Total Assets
$15.9M
Fair Market Value
$16.5M
Net Worth
$15.9M
Grants Paid
$632K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$285K
Distribution Amount
$809K
Total: $15.7M
Total Grants
147
Total Giving
$1.9M
Average Grant
$13K
Median Grant
$360
Unique Recipients
68
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkinson FoundationIMPROVING CARE AND ADVANCING RESEARCH TOWARD A CURE | New York, NY | $100 | 2023 |
| KivunimTO INSPIRE ITS STUDENTS TO FORGE A LIFELONG RELATIONSHIP WITH ISRAEL AND THE JEWISH PEOPLE THROUGH OUR TRAVELS ACROSS THE WORLD - GAINING UNDERSTANDING OF JEWISH LIFE AND HISTORY TOGETHER WITH THAT OF THE MANY CULTURES, RELIGIONS AND WORLD VIEWS. | New York, NY | $200K | 2023 |
| Abraham Joshua Heschel SchoolCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Manhattan Jewish ExperienceCOMMUNITY WHERE YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN CAN EXPLORE JEWISH LIFE AND MEET NEW PEOPLE | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| America-Israel Friendship LeagueSTRENGTHENING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN AMERICANS & ISRAELIS | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| National Yiddish Theater FolksbieneTO CELEBRATE THE YIDDISH EXPERIENCE THROUGH THE PERFORMING ARTS. | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Chabad Lubavitch Of Midtown ManhattanORTHODOX SYNAGOGUE IN NEW YORK CITY | New York, NY | $40K | 2023 |
| B'Nai JeshurunSYNAGOGUE LOCATED ON THE UPPER WEST SIDE OF MANHATTAN | New York, NY | $36K | 2023 |
| Am Yisrael FoundationCHARITABLE | Fair Lawn, NJ | $30K | 2023 |
| Brotherhood Sister SolTO CHALLENGE INEQUITY AND CHAMPION OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL. | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| EdlavitchTO PRESERVE AND STRENGTHEN JEWISH IDENTITY, HERITAGE, TRADITION, AND VALUES THROUGH A WIDE VARIETY OF SOCIAL, CULTURAL, RECREATIONAL, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. | Washington, DC | $15K | 2023 |
| Lincoln Center TheatreCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $9K | 2023 |
| Jewish MuseumDEDICATED TO THE ENJOYMENT, UNDERSTANDING, AND PRESERVATION OF THE ARTISTIC AND CULTURAL HERITAGE OF THE JEWISH PEOPLE | New York, NY | $8K | 2023 |
| Metropolitan OperaTO BRING THRILLING PRODUCTIONS TO OPERA LOVERS WORLDWIDE. | New York, NY | $6K | 2023 |
| Alzheimers AssociationALZHEIMER'S CARE, SUPPORT AND RESEARCH | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Manhattan Theatre ClubPRODUCE INNOVATIVE THEATRE OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY BY AMERICAN AND INTERNATIONAL PLAYWRIGHTS | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Chamber Music SocietyORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE PERFORMANCE AND PROMOTION OF CHAMBER MUSIC IN NEW YORK CITY | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Uja FederationJEWISH PHILANTHROPIC ORGANIZATION | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| HiasCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| The DoorTO EMPOWER YOUNG PEOPLE TO REACH THEIR POTENTIAL BY PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SERVICES | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| American Friends Of The Israel PhilharmonicTO BRING THE JOY OF CLASSICAL MUSIC TO OVER 30,000 CHILDREN IN ISRAEL EACH YEAR, WHILE PROMOTING TOLERANCE AND MUTUAL RESPECT. | New York, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| Upper East Side HatzolahTO PROVIDE EMERGENCY MEDICAL AND AMBULANCE SERVICES, 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK, 365 DAYS A YEAR. | New York, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| Wqxr - New York Public RadioCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| Doctors Without Borders UsaGLOBAL FIRST RESPONDERS TO EMERGENCIES, EPIDEMICS, AND NATURAL DISASTERS | New York, NY | $360 | 2023 |
| Habitat For HumanityTO TRANSFORM LIVES AND COMMUNITIES BY BUILDING AND PRESERVING AFFORDABLE HOMES FOR FAMILIES IN NEED. | New York, NY | $330 | 2023 |
| Ny Public RadioCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $250 | 2023 |
| Hope For Depression Research FoundationCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $250 | 2023 |
| Rabbi ChaimCOMMITTED TO PROVIDING CHILDREN WITH QUALITY JUDAIC AND GENERAL STUDIES EDUCATION IN A RELIGEOUS ENVIRONMENT. | Portsmouth, VA | $250 | 2023 |
| Visiting Nurse Service Of NyTO PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF PATIENTS, MEMBERS, AND FAMILIES BY PROVIDING HIGH-LEVEL, COST-EFFECTIVE HEALTHCARE IN THE HOME AND COMMUNITY. | New York, NY | $250 | 2023 |
| PtachTO PROVIDE THE BEST POSSIBLE JEWISH AND SECULAR EDUCATION TO STUDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN DISENFRANCHISED BECAUSE OF LEARNING DIFFERENCES. | Brooklyn, NY | $200 | 2023 |
| Nature ConservancyTO CREATE A WORLD WHERE PEOPLE AND NATURE CAN THRIVE | Arlington, VA | $180 | 2023 |
| HascTO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND CLINICAL SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS FROM INFANCY THROUGH ADULTHOOD, WHO EXHIBIT DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS | Brooklyn, NY | $180 | 2023 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial MuseumCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $180 | 2023 |
| Usa For UnhcrCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $180 | 2023 |
| World Jewish Congress American Section IncCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $180 | 2023 |
| Paralyzed Veterans Of AmericaTO ADVOCATE FOR VETERANS OF THE ARMED FORCES WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED SPINAL CORD INJURY OR DYSFUNCTION. | Washington, DC | $180 | 2023 |
| Statue Of Liberty-Ellis Island FoundationRESTORATION AND PRESERVATION OF THE STATUE OF LIBERTY AND ELLIS ISLAND | New York, NY | $180 | 2023 |
| Food Bank For NycTO END HUNGER BY ORGANIZING FOOD, INFORMATION AND SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY SURVIVAL, EMPOWERMENT, AND DIGNITY. | New York, NY | $180 | 2023 |
| Hunter College HillelEDUCATION | New York, NY | $100 | 2023 |
| Sinai SchoolCHARITABLE | Paramus, NJ | $100 | 2023 |
| Friends Of The HighlineSUPPORT PUBLIC PARK ON THE WEST SIDE OF MANHATTAN | New York, NY | N/A | 2023 |
| World Wildlife FundTO ADVOCATE FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS AND INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTIONS TO PROTECT WILDLIFE AND THEIR HABITATS. | Washington, DC | N/A | 2023 |
| Committee For Police Officers DefenseTO HELP POLICE OFFICERS FIGHT AGAINST THE CONTINUING "WAR ON COPS." | Fairfax, VA | N/A | 2023 |
| Coalition To Salute America'S HeroesTO SERVE AMERICAN DISABLED VETERANS | Leesburg, VA | N/A | 2023 |
| American Police Officers AllianceHOLDING OUR ELECTED OFFICIALS ACCOUNTABLE TO THEIR CONSTITUENTS AND ENSURE THAT OUR BRAVE POLICE OFFICERS ARE REPRESENTED IN EVERY LEVEL OF GOVERNMENT BY POLITICIANS WHO TRULY UNDERSTAND THE ISSUES THAT MATTER MOST. | Arlington, VA | N/A | 2023 |