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The Bernard And Sarah Gewirz Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in WASHINGTON, DC. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1984. It holds total assets of $6.6M. Annual income is reported at $2.2M. Total assets have grown from $3.6M in 2010 to $6.6M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2023. According to available records, The Bernard And Sarah Gewirz Foundation Inc. has made 138 grants totaling $2.3M, with a median grant of $2K. The foundation has distributed between $541K and $620K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $620K distributed across 71 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $603K, with an average award of $17K. The foundation has supported 101 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in District of Columbia, Rhode Island, Florida, which account for 60% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 14 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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The Bernard And Sarah Gewirz Foundation Inc. is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 138 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in DC, RI, FL.
The Bernard And Sarah Gewirz Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $2.3M across 138 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $17K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $603K.
The Bernard And Sarah Gewirz Foundation Inc. is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (521381689) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
The Bernard And Sarah Gewirz Foundation Inc. is headquartered in WASHINGTON, DC. While based in DC, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 14 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven B Gewirz | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michael K Gewirz | DIR/VP | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jonathan K Gewirz | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Bernard S Gewirz | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$6.6M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$6.6M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
138
Total Giving
$2.3M
Average Grant
$17K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
101
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage FoundationEDUCATION | Washington, DC | $2K | 2023 |
| Kennedy CenterARTS | Washington, DC | $74K | 2023 |
| Preservation Society Of Newport CountyPRESERVATION/EDUCATION | Newport, RI | $55K | 2023 |
| National Gallery Of ArtARTS | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Jewish Historical SocietyMUSEUM | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Adas Israel CongregationRELIGIOUS | Washington, DC | $25K | 2023 |
| Palm Beach United WayVARIOUS GENERAL CHARITIES | Palm Beach, FL | $25K | 2023 |
| United Jewish EndowmentEDUCATION | Rockville, MD | $25K | 2023 |
| Sibley Memorial Hosp FoundationMEDICAL | Washington, DC | $21K | 2023 |
| Church Community HousingUNRESTRICTED GRANT TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Newport, RI | $20K | 2023 |
| Newport Hospital FoundationMEDICAL | Newport, RI | $18K | 2023 |
| Redwood LibraryEDUCATION | Newport, RI | $15K | 2023 |
| Aquidneck Island Land TrustLAND PRESERVATION | Middletown, RI | $15K | 2023 |
| United States Naval Academy FoundtionEDUCATION | Annapolis, MD | $11K | 2023 |
| International Tennis Hall Of FameMUSEUM | Newport, RI | $11K | 2023 |
| The Birthright Israel FoundationEDUCATION | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Society Of The Four ArtsEDUCATION | Palm Beach, FL | $10K | 2023 |
| Garden Of Rememberance Memorial ParkRELIGIOUS | Clarksburg, MD | $10K | 2023 |
| Georgetown University HospitalMEDICAL | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| Jewish Federation Of Palm Beach CountyUNRESTRICTED GRANT TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | West Palm Beach, FL | $6K | 2023 |
| Newport Historical SocietyMUSEUM | Newport, PA | $5K | 2023 |
| The Trust Ofr The National MallUNRESTRICTED GRANT TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| The Woodrow Wilson CenterUNRESTRICTED GRANT TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Holderness, NH | $5K | 2023 |
| Palm Beach Civic AssocCIVIC SUPPORT | Palm Beach, FL | $5K | 2023 |
| Touro Synagogue FoundationRELIGIOUS | Newport, RI | $5K | 2023 |
| Norman Bird SanctuaryUNRESTRICTED GRANT TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Middletown, RI | $5K | 2023 |
| Newport Art MuseumARTS | Newport, RI | $5K | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Newport CountyUNRESTRICTED GRANT TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Newport, RI | $5K | 2023 |
| Naval War CollegeUNRESTRICTED GRANT TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Newport, RI | $3K | 2023 |
| Morse Geriatric CenterUNRESTRICTED GRANT TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | West Palm Beach Fl, FL | $3K | 2023 |
| Palm Beach Country Club FoundationUNRESTRICTED GRANT TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Palm Beach, FL | $2K | 2023 |
| Promise Fund Of FloridaMEDICAL | West Palm Beach, FL | $2K | 2023 |
| American Scandinavian FoundationUNRESTRICTED SUPPORT OF THE ORGANI | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| George Mason UniversityEDUCATION | Fairfax, VA | $2K | 2023 |
| Avalon TheatreUNRESTRICTED GRANT TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $2K | 2023 |
| American Jewish CommitteeEDUCATION | Philadelphia, PA | $2K | 2023 |
| Newport Tree ConservancyUNRESTRICTED GRANT TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Newport, RI | $2K | 2023 |
| Us Holocaust Memorial MuseumEDUCATION | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Autism SpeaksRESEARCH | Boone, IA | $1K | 2023 |
| Brigham & Women'S HospitalUNRESTRICTED GRANT TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Boston, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Capital Jewish MuseumUNRESTRICTED GRANT TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Chain Bridge University Terrace PreservatUNRESTRICTED GRANT TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Charles E Smith Life CommunitiesSENIOR HOUSING | North Bethesda, MD | $1K | 2023 |
| Department Of State Historic PreservationUNRESTRICTED GRANT TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Albany, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Jewish ChapelRELIGIOUS | Annapolis, MD | $1K | 2023 |
| Landon School Annual FundUNRESTRICTED GRANT TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Bethesda, MD | $1K | 2023 |
| Rhode Island Arts Foundation At NewportARTS | Middletown, RI | $1K | 2023 |
| Thomas Jefferson FoundationUNRESTRICTED GRANT TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Charlottesville, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| WetaEDUCATION | Arlington, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| Woodson CenterEDUCATION | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |