Private foundation · EIN 22-3341218 · Ramsey, New Jersey · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Genesis Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you work nationally. The foundation accepts applications (N/A) and its median grant is $5,000.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 18 grants paid, $236K total, median $5,000. 28% of grants stayed in New Jersey. Stated restrictions: N/A

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
18
$236K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in NJ
28%
of grants
Deadline
N/A
Assets
$2.7M

How to apply

Typed and letter form including all relevant information on grant request Contact: Jerrold Grossman, Po Box 95, River Edge, Nj, 2017859175 Deadlines: N/A Restrictions: N/A

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Washington UniversitySt Louis, MOUnrestricted general use$100K
Pine Crest School FoundationBoca Raton, FLUnrestricted general use$45K
Boca Raton Reg Hosp FdnBoca Raton, FLUnrestricted general use$20K
Pap CorpDeerfield Beach, FLUnrestricted general use$10K
American Friends of Magen DavNew York, NYUnrestricted general use$10K
Riverdale Country SchoolBronx, NYUnrestricted general use$10K
Leukemia and Lynphoma SocNew York, NYUnrestricted general use$7,500
Jewish Women IntlWawhington, DCUnrestricted general use$6,000
Ems Apple Tree FundEnglewood, NJUnrestricted general use$5,000
Chabad on CampusSt Louis, MOUnrestricted general use$5,000
St Josephs Health FdnPatterson, NJUnrestricted general use$4,000
Impact 100 PbcBoca Raton, FLUnrestricted general use$3,600
Valley ChabadWoodcliff Lakes, NJUnrestricted general use$2,340
Israeli Tennis Center FoundationNew York, NYUnrestricted general use$1,800
Play for PinkNew York, NYUnrestricted general use$1,800
Birthright Israel FoundationNew York, NYUnrestricted general use$1,800
Cancer CareParamus, NJUnrestricted general use$1,170
Policemans BenovolentRamsey, NJUnrestricted general use$250

By state: Missouri 2 · Florida 4 · New York 6 · New Jersey 5 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Genesis Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Ramsey, New Jersey, administered in care of Gerald Grossman, tax-exempt since 1996. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Genesis Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Typed and letter form including all relevant information on grant request Deadlines: N/A.

How much does Genesis Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $236K across 18 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Genesis Foundation give?

Missouri (2 grants), Florida (4 grants), New York (6 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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