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The Gurwin Family Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in LIVINGSTON, NJ. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is Norman Shaw. It holds total assets of $20.1M. Annual income is reported at $10M. Total assets have grown from $12.3M in 2011 to $20.1M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 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 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and New Jersey. According to available records, The Gurwin Family Foundation Inc. has made 180 grants totaling $3.9M, with a median grant of $2K. The foundation has distributed between $915K and $2.1M annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $2.1M distributed across 92 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $621K, with an average award of $22K. The foundation has supported 58 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, which account for 79% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$26K
Largest Grant
$589K
Based on 34 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 Gurwin Family Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 180 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in PA, NJ, NY.
The Gurwin Family Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $3.9M across 180 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $22K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $621K.
The Gurwin Family Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Gurwin Family Foundation Inc. is headquartered in LIVINGSTON, NJ. While based in NJ, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Gurwin | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Laura Flug | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$20.1M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$20.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
180
Total Giving
$3.9M
Average Grant
$22K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
58
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation Of Greater Metrowest NjGENERAL SUPPORT | Whippany, NJ | $300K | 2023 |
| The National Philanthropic TrustGENERAL SUPPORT | Jenkintown, PA | $290K | 2023 |
| American Friends Of Magen David AdomGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Anti-Defamation League (Adl)GENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Trustees Of The University Of PennsylvaniaGENERAL SUPPORT | Philadelphia, PA | $34K | 2023 |
| Congregation B'Nai JeshurunGENERAL SUPPORT | Short Hills, NJ | $29K | 2023 |
| American Committee For The Weizmann Inst Of Science (Acwis)GENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| American Technion SocietyGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Us Holocaust Memorial MuseumGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $25K | 2023 |
| Crohn'S & Colitis FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Community Foodbank Of New JerseyGENERAL SUPPORT | Hillside, NJ | $10K | 2023 |
| World Central KitchenGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Bryn Mawr CollegeGENERAL SUPPORT | Bryn Mawr, PA | $5K | 2023 |
| Entertainment Community Fund (Fka Actors Fund Of America)GENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Interfaith Food Pantry Of The OrangesGENERAL SUPPORT | Short Hills, NJ | $5K | 2023 |
| Ps 199 PtaGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| The Little Orchestra SocietyGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| West Side Campaign Against HungerGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| West Orange Scholarship FundGENERAL SUPPORT | West Orange, NJ | $5K | 2023 |
| Har Zion TempleGENERAL SUPPORT | Penn Valley, PA | $3K | 2023 |
| University Of Michigan HillelGENERAL SUPPORT | Ann Arbor, MI | $3K | 2023 |
| Papermill PlayhouseGENERAL SUPPORT | Millburn, NJ | $3K | 2023 |
| The Raptor TrustGENERAL SUPPORT | Millington, NJ | $3K | 2023 |
| Hillel Of Greater Philadelphia (Upenn Hillel)GENERAL SUPPORT | Philadelphia, PA | $3K | 2023 |
| Hands Across The WorldGENERAL SUPPORT | St Cloud, MN | $2K | 2023 |
| New York Botanical GardenGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| The Achievable FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Culver City, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Harvard UniversityGENERAL SUPPORT | Cambridge, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Best Buddies InternationalGENERAL SUPPORT | Miami, FL | $1K | 2023 |
| Planned ParenthoodGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| American Museum Of Natural HistoryGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $650 | 2023 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society (Wcs)GENERAL SUPPORT | Bronx, NY | $550 | 2023 |
| Please Touch MuseumGENERAL SUPPORT | Philadelphia, PA | $500 | 2023 |
| Harold Grinspoon FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Agawam, MA | $500 | 2023 |
| Zoological Society Of New Jersey IncGENERAL SUPPORT | West Orange, NJ | $480 | 2023 |
| The Museum Of Modern ArtGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $400 | 2023 |
| One Block UwsGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $250 | 2023 |
| Mountain Lion FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Sacramento, CA | $250 | 2023 |
| University Of Michigan Alumni AssociationGENERAL SUPPORT | Ann Arbor, MI | $250 | 2023 |
| Ace New YorkGENERAL SUPPORT | Long Island City, NY | $250 | 2023 |
| The New York Public LibraryGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $100 | 2023 |
| Livingston Fire DeptGENERAL SUPPORT | Livingston, NJ | $100 | 2023 |
| Livingston First Aid SquadGENERAL SUPPORT | Livingston, NJ | $100 | 2023 |
| Livingston Pba Local 263 Civic Association IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Livingston, NJ | $100 | 2023 |