How to apply
Written requests, no special form Contact: Herzel Gurwicz, 331 Tilton Road, Northfield, Nj, 6096460420 Deadlines: N/A Restrictions: N/A
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
19 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Bnai JacobPhiladelphia, PA | Charitable | $80K |
| Congregation Ohel MosheBrooklyn, NY | Charitable | $36K |
| Atlanticare FoundationAtlantic City, NJ | Charitable | $14K |
| Beth El SynagogueMargate, NJ | Charitable | $8,400 |
| Shore Memorial HospitalSomers Point, NJ | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Jewish Family ServicesMargate, NJ | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Shirat HayamVentnor, NJ | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Various Under 500Northfield, NJ | Charitable | $3,990 |
| Chabad at the ShoreVentnor, NJ | Charitable | $3,600 |
| Rabbi Yaacov OrimlandMargate, NJ | Chariatble | $3,018 |
| Rabbi Arron KrauseMargate, NJ | Chariatble | $3,000 |
| Diabetes Training CampMargate City, NJ | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Tara Miller Melanoma FoundationMargate, NJ | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Schultz Hill FoundationAtlantic City, NJ | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Young Israel of MargateMargate City, NJ | Charitable | $1,800 |
| The Atlantic City BalletAtlantic City, NJ | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Cantor Ralph GorenEgg Harbor Township, NJ | Charitable | $1,036 |
| Chabad of Stockton UniversityGalloway, NJ | Charitable | $1,036 |
| Politz Day SchoolCherry Hill, NJ | Charitable | $1,000 |
By state: Pennsylvania 1 · New Jersey 17 · New York 1
About this foundation
Max and Helena Gurwicz Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Northfield, New Jersey, tax-exempt since 1974. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Max and Helena Gurwicz Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Written requests, no special form Deadlines: N/A.
How much does Max and Helena Gurwicz Charitable Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $181K across 19 grants, a median of $3,018.
Where does Max and Helena Gurwicz Charitable Foundation give?
Pennsylvania (1 grants), New Jersey (17 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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