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The Gere Foundation is a private corporation based in NEW CANAAN, CT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1991. The principal officer is Gr&F LLC. It holds total assets of $3.8M. Annual income is reported at $1.2M. Total assets have decreased from $5.3M in 2011 to $3.8M in 2024. 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 2015 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including New York, District of Columbia, Massachusetts. According to available records, The Gere Foundation has made 29 grants totaling $619K, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $106K in 2021 to $189K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $324K distributed across 9 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $800 to $100K, with an average award of $21K. The foundation has supported 20 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in District of Columbia, California, Georgia, which account for 34% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$12K
Largest Grant
$50K
Based on 9 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.
The Gere Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 29 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in DC, CA, GA.
The Gere Foundation has distributed a total of $619K across 29 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $21K. Individual grants have ranged from $800 to $100K.
The Gere Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Gere Foundation is headquartered in NEW CANAAN, CT. While based in CT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barry Hirsch | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Richard T Gere | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$3.8M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$3.8M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
29
Total Giving
$619K
Average Grant
$21K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
20
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covenant HousePrivately funded agency in the Americas providing shelter, food, immediate crisis care, and other services to homeless and runaway youth. | New York, NY | $1K | 2021 |
| Legacy Philanthropy WorksHELP COMMUNITIES ENVISION THEIR DESIRED FUTURE AND FIGURE OUT HOW TO GET THERE | Santa Barbara, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| International Campaign For TibetWORKS TO PROMOTE HUMAN RIGHTS AND DEMOCRATIC FREEDOMS FOR THE PEOPLE OF TIBET | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Clinica CareyesGENERAL PURPOSE | Los Angeles, CA | $27K | 2023 |
| The Tibet FundSUPPORTS SYSTEMIC SOLUTIONS THAT CREATE LONG TERM IMPROVEMENTS IN COMMUNITY HEALTH AND PROVIDE ESSENTIAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR THE MOST VULNERABLE REFUGEES | New York, NY | $21K | 2023 |
| Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche Trekcho Teachings CollationGENERAL PURPOSES | Los Angeles, CA | $11K | 2023 |
| Helsinki FoundationTO PROMOTE HUMAN RIGHTS AS INDISPENSABLE FOR THE FUNCTIONING OF THE STATE AND TO STRENGTHEN RESPECT FOR THOSE RIGHTS IN THE SOCIETY. | — | $10K | 2023 |
| Karuna-ShechenINTERNATIONAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHICH PROVIDES HEALTH CARE, EDUCATION, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND WOMEN EMPOWERMENT SERVICES IN INDIA, NEPAL AND TIBET | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Rights Action Lab IncHELP ORGANIZATION TO DEVELOP SECURE DITIGAL COMMUNICATIONS AND TRAINING PROGRAMS TO ADVANCE HUMAN RIGHTS | Wilmington, DE | $5K | 2023 |
| Lama Yeshe Wisdom ArchiveTHE WORK OF THE LAMA YESHE WISOM ARCHIVE FALLS INTO TWO CATEGORIES: ARCHIVING AND DISSEMINATION | Lincoln, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| The Garrison InstituteTHE GARRISON INSTITUTE'S MISSION IS TO APPLY THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF CONTEMPLATION TO TODAY'S PESSING SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS, HELPING BUILD A MORE COMPASSIONATE, RESILIENT FUTURE. | Garrison, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Pundarika FoundationTEACHING STUDENTS WORLDWIDE ABOUT THE INNERMOST NATURE OF MIND IN THE TIBETAN BUDDHIST TRADITION. RINPOCHE IS ONE OF THOSE RARE TEACHERS WHOSE LIGHTHEARTED, YET ILLUMINATING STYLE APPEALS TO BOTH BEGINNERS AND ADVANCED PRACTITIONERS ALIKE. | Crestone, CO | $800 | 2023 |
| Care IncInternational humanitarian agency delivering emergency relief and long-term international development projects. | Atlanta, GA | $100K | 2022 |
| Genden Ling Retreat CenterGenden Ling Retreat Center is a buddhist nonprofit organization providing Spiritual Development. | Aptos, CA | $60K | 2022 |
| Helsinki Foundation For Human RightsTo promote human rights as indispensable for the functioning of the state and to strengthen respect for those rights in the society. | Warsaw | $20K | 2022 |
| Foundation For Preservation Of Mahayana TraditionMaitreya School (MS) continues to offer free, high quality education to boys and girls throughout Bodhgaya. | Bihar | $15K | 2022 |
| Jewel Heart Tibetan Buddhist Learning CenterDedicated to the preservation of Tibetan Buddhism and to bringing the practice of this rich tradition within the context of contemporary life. | Ann Arbor, MI | $10K | 2021 |
| Friends Without A BorderA TRIBUTE TO THE LAO DOCTORS, NURSES AND STAFF, WHO WORKED TIRELESSLY DURING THE COVID PANDEMIC TO MAINTAIN A LEVEL OF COMPASSIONATE MEDICAL CARE. | New York, NY | $5K | 2021 |
| United Nations Relief And Work AgencyAN AGENCY WORKING TO SUPPORT PALESTINIAN REFUGEES. | Washington, DC | $3K | 2021 |
| Network For GoodTO EMPOWER NONPROFITS AND PARTNERS TO UNLEASH GENEROSITY WITH SCALABLE WAYS TO ADVANCE GOOD CAUSES. | Washington, DC | $2K | 2021 |