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Gershwind Foundation is a private corporation based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2014. The principal officer is J Robert Small. It holds total assets of $7.4M. Annual income is reported at $153K. Total assets have grown from $3M in 2012 to $7.4M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and Florida. According to available records, Gershwind Foundation has made 111 grants totaling $2.4M, with a median grant of $4K. Annual giving has grown from $516K in 2020 to $768K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $338K, with an average award of $21K. The foundation has supported 72 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, which account for 84% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$4K
Average Grant
$27K
Largest Grant
$139K
Based on 20 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.
Gershwind Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 111 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, PA, MA.
Gershwind Foundation has distributed a total of $2.4M across 111 grants. The median grant size is $4K, with an average of $21K. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $338K.
Gershwind Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Gershwind Foundation is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Gershwind | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jackie Gershwind | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| J Robert Small | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$7.4M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$7.4M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
111
Total Giving
$2.4M
Average Grant
$21K
Median Grant
$4K
Unique Recipients
72
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trustees Of The University Of PaCHARITABLE | Philadelphia, PA | $338K | 2023 |
| Uja-Federation Of New YorkCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $133K | 2023 |
| New York UniversityCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $55K | 2023 |
| President & Fellows Of Harvard CollegeEDUCATIONAL | Cambridge, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| The Riverside Church In The City Of New YorkCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $22K | 2023 |
| Jewish Federation Of Palm Beach CountyCHARITABLE | West Palm Beach, FL | $18K | 2023 |
| Ronald Mcdonald HouseCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $17K | 2023 |
| Hamptons Aristocrat FundraiserCHARITABLE | Westhampton Beach, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| The Jerusalem FoundationCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Sunrise Day Camps AssociationCHARITABLE | Oceanside, NY | $12K | 2023 |
| Hamptons Invitational Charitable Fund IncCHARITABLE | Bridgehampton, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyCHARITABLE | Rye Brook, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| American Heart AssociationMEDICAL | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| The Birthright Israel FoundationCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Northwell Health Foundation - Cohen Children'S Medical CenterCHARITABLE | New Hyde Park, NY | $8K | 2023 |
| Chabad Of BrookvilleCHARITABLE | Glen Head, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Glen Oaks Club Philanthropic FundCHARITABLE | Old Westbury, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Long Island UniversityCHARITABLE | Brookville, NY | $4K | 2023 |
| Sid Jacobson Jewish Community CenterCHARITABLE | East Hills, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Magnifatent CorpCHARITABLE | Bohemia, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Kids For Kids FoundationMEDICAL | Brooklyn, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| America'S CharitiesCHARITABLE | Chantilly, VA | $3K | 2023 |
| University Of PennsylvaniaEDUCATIONAL | Philadelphia, PA | $3K | 2023 |
| Palm Beach Country Club FoundationCHARITABLE | Palm Beach, FL | $2K | 2023 |
| Palm Beach United WayCHARITABLE | Palm Beach, FL | $2K | 2023 |
| Milana Family FoundationCHARITABLE | Melville, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Temple Beth-El Of Great NeckCHARITABLE | Great Neck, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Old Westbury PbaCHARITABLE | Old Westbury, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Rs Strategies IncCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| New York Literacy ProjectCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| BrandeisCHARITABLE | Waltham, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Roman Sanford LlcCHARITABLE | Southhampton, NY | $643 | 2023 |
| Sonimax Event AudioCHARITABLE | Riverhead, NY | $595 | 2023 |
| First GenerationCHARITABLE | Ithaca, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| Harlem Stage IncCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| Selfhelp Community Services FoundationCHARITABLE | Brooklyn, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| Jewish National FundCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| Northwell Health FoundationCHARITABLE | New Hyde Park, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| Riverside HawksCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $33K | 2022 |
| Rising Stars Youth FoundationEDUCATIONAL | Long Beach, NY | $25K | 2022 |