Private foundation · EIN 46-7067025 · New York City, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Michael Gross Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in New York. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $50K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $1.4M total, median $50K. 80% of grants stayed in New York. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
10
$1.4M
Median grant
$50K
Stays in NY
80%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$4.7M

How to apply

LETTER Contact: Michael Gross, 1016 5th Ave, NYC, Ny, 2129931675 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MIContribution$750K
Northwestern UniversityEvanston, ILContribution$225K
Youth Renewal FundNy, NYContribution$118K
Trinity SchoolNew York, NYContribution$80K
Ny Road RunnersNew York, NYContribution$50K
Icahn School of MedicineNew York, NYContribution$50K
Mount Sinai Childrens HospitalNew York, NYContribution$45K
Mecox Bay Conservancy IncWater Mill, NYContribution$25K
Steer for Student AthletesRye, NYContribution$15K
South Fork BakerySag Harbor, NYContribution$2,500

By state: Michigan 1 · New York 8 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Michael Gross Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in New York City, New York, administered in care of Michael Gross, tax-exempt since 2014. 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 Michael Gross Family Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. LETTER Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Michael Gross Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.4M across 10 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Michael Gross Family Foundation give?

Michigan (1 grants), New York (8 grants), Illinois (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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