Private foundation · EIN 45-5303068 · Norwalk, Connecticut · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Myers L & Marilyn R Girsh Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you work nationally. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $2,000.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 21 grants paid, $278K total, median $2,000. 19% of grants stayed in Connecticut. Stated restrictions: 501(c)(3) organizations

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
21
$278K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in CT
19%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$5.9M

How to apply

In a manner to provide the most complete information about the project. Contact: Charles P Sacher, 2655 Lejeune Road Suite 1101, Coral Gables, Fl, 3054483900, CPS@SACHMARLAW.COM Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: 501(c)(3) organizations

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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Childrens Resource Fund IncMiami, FLContribution to 501(c)(3) organizati$100K
Family & Children's Agency IncNorwalk, CTContribution to 501(c)(3) organizati$75K
Mount Sinai Medical Center FoundatiMiami Beach, FLSupport for not for profit hospitals$50K
Childrens Resource Fund IncMiami, FLContribution to 501(c)(3) organizati$10K
Mount Sinai Medical Center FoundatiMiami Beach, FLSupport for not for profit hospitals$10K
Spark Youth NYC IncNew York, NYContribution to 501(c)(3) organizati$5,000
Rallye for Pancreatic CancerNorwalk, CTContribution to 501(c)(3) organizati$5,000
Boys & Girls Clubs of the AlbemarleElizabeth City, NCContribution to 501(c)(3) organizati$3,000
Breakthrough T1dNew York, NYSupport medical research by npo$2,000
Edenton-Chowan Food PantryEdenton, NCContribution to 501(c)(3) organizati$2,000
Filling in the BlanksNorwalk, CTContribution to 501(c)(3) organizati$2,000
Little EssentialsBrooklyn, NYContribution to 501(c)(3) organizati$2,000
Rotation GivesNorristown, PAContribution to 501(c)(3) organizati$2,000
Raphael VillageNew Orleans, LAContribution to 501(c)(3) organizati$2,000
Little Beans Hope RescueDavie, FLContribution to 501(c)(3) organizati$1,500
Boxer Rescue LAOxnard, CAContribution to 501(c)(3) organizati$1,000
Filling in the BlanksNorwalk, CTContribution to 501(c)(3) organizati$1,000
Lupus LALos Angeles, CASupport medical research by npo$1,000
Cystic Fibrosis FoundationBethesda, MDSupport medical research by npo$1,000
BirdielightColumbus, OHContribution to 501(c)(3) organizati$1,000
OnegoalAtlanta, GAContribution to 501(c)(3) organizati$1,000

By state: Florida 5 · Connecticut 4 · New York 3 · North Carolina 2 · California 2 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

Myers L & Marilyn R Girsh Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Norwalk, Connecticut, administered in care of Marilyn R Girsh, tax-exempt since 2013. 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 Myers L & Marilyn R Girsh Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. In a manner to provide the most complete information about the project. Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Myers L & Marilyn R Girsh Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $278K across 21 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Myers L & Marilyn R Girsh Foundation Inc give?

Florida (5 grants), Connecticut (4 grants), New York (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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