Private foundation · EIN 22-2529629 · Jenkintown, Pennsylvania

Joel and Elaine Gershman Foundation

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 2023 Form 990-PF: 9 grants paid, $140K total, median $10K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2023
9
$140K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in PA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.0M

Grants paid in 2023

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYCommunity$25K
International Rescue CommitteeNew York, NYCommunity$25K
World Central KitchenWashington, DCCommunity$25K
Rainforest Action NetworkSan Francisco, CACommunity$15K
American ForestsWashington, DCCommunity$10K
Ocean ConservancyWashington, DCCommunity$10K
Helen Keller IntlNew York, NYCommunity$10K
The Life You Can SaveNovato, CACommunity$10K
The Nature ConservancyArlington, VACommunity$10K

By state: New York 3 · District of Columbia 3 · California 2 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Joel and Elaine Gershman Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Jager Management Inc, tax-exempt since 1984. 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 Joel and Elaine Gershman Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2023 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 Joel and Elaine Gershman Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2023 it paid $140K across 9 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Joel and Elaine Gershman Foundation give?

New York (3 grants), District of Columbia (3 grants), California (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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