Private foundation · EIN 20-8071520 · New York, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Gs Humane Corp

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 36 grants paid, $2.1M total, median $31K. 75% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
36
$2.1M
Median grant
$31K
Stays in NY
75%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$50M

Grants paid in 2024

36 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Flatbush Cats IncBrooklyn, NYFeline welfare - general operating support$425K
Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition IncBrooklyn, NYFeline welfare - general operating support$250K
Animal Care Centers of NYC (acc)New York, NYFeline welfare - community cat initiative$145K
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Dba ASPCANew York, NYFeline welfare - support for licensed vet technician at community veterinary clinic in long island city$100K
Board of Jewish Education Inc (jep)New York, NYJewish education - general operating support$100K
ParentchildNew York, NYEarly childhood education - support of east harlem program$100K
Power of Two (a Project of the Fund for the City of New York)Brooklyn, NYEarly childhood education - general operating support$100K
Project Shema (a Fiscally Sponsored Project of Fjc)New York, NYCombatting hate and antisemitism - general operating support$100K
The Bridge ProjectNew York, NYEarly childhood education - general operating support$100K
Prizmah Center for Jewish Day SchoolsNew York, NYJewish education - day school leadership training initiative$100K
Tufts UniversityBoston, MAAnimal welfare - support of community vet clinic and student externships in shelter medicine$80K
Forward Assoc IncNew York, NYCombatting hate and antisemitism - general operating support$50K
Justice Innovation Inc Dba Center for Justice InnovationNew York, NYChild welfare - strong starts initiative$50K
Union Settlement AssociationNew York, NYYouth education - college readiness program$50K
Macaulay Honors College FoundationNew York, NYEducation & combatting hate and antisemitism - support of campus restorative justice program$47K
Big Dog Ranch Rescue IncLoxahatchee, FLAnimal welfare - general operating support$35K
Fiorello H Laguardia Community College FoundationLong Island City, NYAnimal welfare - scholarship support for veterinary technician students$35K
Animal Care Centers of NYC (acc)New York, NYAnimal welfare - student internship program with liu college of veterinary medicine$32K
Jupiter Medical Center Foundation IncJupiter, FLGeneral operating support$30K
Assoc of the Bar of the City of Ny Fundinc Dba the City Bar FundNew York, NYSupport for the planning and estates law project of the city bar justice center$25K
Planned Parenthood of Greater New York IncNew York, NYGeneral operating support$25K
Happy Cat IncCoram, NYFeline welfare - relocation of cats from double d bar ranch inc.$24K
United Jewish Appeal Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of Ny Inc (UJA )New York, NYCombatting hate and anti-semitism$20K
Northern Palm Beach Cnty Jewish Community Center Inc Dba Temple Beth DavidPalm Beach Gardens, FLJewish education - support of religious school$15K
Temple Beth El of Rockaway ParkRockaway Park, NYJewish education - support of gene shapiro education fund$15K
Humane Society of Greater Jupitertequesta Dba Furry Friends AdoptionJupiter, FLAnimal welfare - general operating support$10K
Shelter Animals Count - a National Database InitiativeAtlanta, GAAnimal welfare - general operating support$10K
Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens IncPalm Beach Gardens, FLJewish education - support for religious school$5,500
Destiny for Dogs IncWest Palm Beach, FLAnimal welfare - general operating support$5,000
Dix Hills Jewish CenterDix Hills, NYJewish philanthropy - general operating support$5,000
Ronald McDonald House Charities New York Metro IncNew Hyde Park, NYGeneral operating support$5,000
Northwell Health FoundationNew Hyde Park, NYGeneral operating support$5,000
Chabad House Lubavitch of Palm Beach Inc Dba Jewish Community SynagogueNorth Palm Beach, FLJewish education - support for preschool$4,500
Long Island UniversityBrookville, NYAnimal welfare - student internship program with animal care centers of nyc$3,750
Jaegers Run Animal Rescue IncPort Jefferson, NYFeline welfare - relocation of cats from double d bar ranch inc.$2,000
Double D Bar Ranch IncManorville, NYFeline welfare - emergency support for cats in residence at ranch$1,141

By state: New York 27 · Florida 7 · Massachusetts 1 · Georgia 1

About this foundation

Gs Humane Corp is a private grantmaking foundation in New York, New York, administered in care of Glenn Opell, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Gs Humane Corp accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Gs Humane Corp give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2.1M across 36 grants, a median of $31K.

Where does Gs Humane Corp give?

New York (27 grants), Florida (7 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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