How to apply
N/A Contact: Elizabeth Hjalmarson, 1450 S Lone Elm, Olathe, Ks, 9132627400 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
30 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Kansas CityOverland Park, KS | Israeli emergency fund | $61K |
| Jewish Community Foundation of Greater KcOverland Park, KS | Peter gerson educational scholarship fund | $31K |
| Chabad of KuLawrence, KS | General charitable contribution | $13K |
| Jewish Community Relations BureauOverland Park, KS | General charitable contribution | $7,500 |
| Kansas City SymphonyKansas City, MO | General charitable contribution | $7,500 |
| Jewish Family ServicesOverland Park, KS | General charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Nelson Gallery FoundationKansas City, MO | General charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Polly LabsNew York, NY | General charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| The University of Kansas Health SystemLenexa, KS | Ku nurse navigator survivorship program | $5,000 |
| Nature ConservancyArlington, VA | General charitable contribution | $4,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Kansas CityKansas City, MO | General charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| Temple B'nai JehudahOverland Park, KS | General charitable contribution | $2,700 |
| Great Jobs Kansas CityKansas City, MO | General charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Operation BreakthroughKansas City, MO | General charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| The Foundation to Combat Anti-SemitismFoxborough, MA | General charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Congregation Rodef ShalomDenver, CO | General charitable contribution | $2,240 |
| New Reform TempleKansas City, MO | General charitable contribution | $1,974 |
| Hands to HeartMerriam, KS | General charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| HarvestersKansas City, MO | General charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Hyman Brand Hebrew AcademyOverland Park, KS | General charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Kauffman Center for Performing ArtsKansas City, MO | General charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Canal AllianceSan Rafael, CA | General charitable contribution | $500 |
| SF Marin Food BankSan Francisco, CA | General charitable contribution | $500 |
| Kellogg School of ManagementEvanston, IL | General charitable contribution | $400 |
| Chicago Food RescueChicago, IL | General charitable contribution | $300 |
| Hack ClubWest Hollywood, CA | General charitable contribution | $300 |
| Brady Center to Prevent Gun ViolenceWashington, DC | General charitable contribution | $250 |
| Bridge the Gap College PrepKansas City, MO | General charitable contribution | $250 |
| Marin Agricultural Land TrustPoint Reyes Station, CA | General charitable contribution | $250 |
| Northern California Jewish Sports Hall of FameSan Francisco, CA | General charitable contribution | $250 |
By state: Kansas 9 · Missouri 9 · New York 1 · Virginia 1 · Massachusetts 1 · Colorado 1
About this foundation
Gerson Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Olathe, Kansas, tax-exempt since 1969. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Gerson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. N/A Deadlines: N/A.
How much does Gerson Family Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $167K across 30 grants, a median of $2,370.
Where does Gerson Family Foundation give?
Kansas (9 grants), Missouri (9 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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