Private foundation · EIN 46-7212630 · West Palm Bch, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Gerson Family Foundation Tr

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Florida. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $2,500.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 20 grants paid, $173K total, median $2,500. 60% of grants stayed in Florida. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
20
$173K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in FL
60%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$2.6M

How to apply

Letter containing statement of program and amount of funding requested. Contact: Daniel J Brams, 768 Harbour Isles Place, West Palm Beach, Fl, 5616837373 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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Jewish Agency for IsraelNew York, NYTo support charitable endeavors$100K
HadassahNew York, NYTo support charitable endeavors$15K
South County Mental Health CenterDelray Beach, FLTo support charitable endeavors$11K
Washington InstituteWashington, DCTo support charitable endeavors$10K
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYTo support charitable endeavors$5,000
Meals on Wheels of the Palm BeachesWest Palm Beach, FLTo support charitable endeavors$5,000
Vita Nova IncWest Palm Beach, FLTo support charitable endeavors$5,000
The Lord's PlaceWest Palm Beach, FLTo support charitable endeavors$5,000
Center for Creative EducatonWest Palm Beach, FLTo support charitable endeavors$5,000
Center for Creative EducatonWest Palm Beach, FLTo support charitable endeavors$2,500
Bella's Angels IncWellington, FLTo support charitable endeavors$2,500
Guide Dogs for the BlindSan Rafael, CATo support charitable endeavors$1,000
Peggy Adams Animal RescueWest Palm Beach, FLTo support charitable endeavors$1,000
US Holocaust Memorial MuseumWashington, DCTo support charitable endeavors$1,000
EarthjusticeWashington, DCTo support charitable endeavors$1,000
Charity NavigatorHarlan, IATo support charitable endeavors$500
Trustbridge Hospice FoundationWest Palm Beach, FLTo support charitable endeavors$500
Trustbridge Hospice FoundationWest Palm Beach, FLTo support charitable endeavors$500
Feed the Hungry Pantry of Palm Beach CountyPalm Beach Gardens, FLTo support charitable endeavors$500
Live Like Jake FoundationPalm Beach Gardens, FLTo support charitable endeavors$500

By state: New York 3 · Florida 12 · District of Columbia 3 · California 1 · Iowa 1

About this foundation

Gerson Family Foundation Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in West Palm Bch, Florida, 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.

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Does Gerson Family Foundation Tr accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Letter containing statement of program and amount of funding requested. Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Gerson Family Foundation Tr give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $173K across 20 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does Gerson Family Foundation Tr give?

New York (3 grants), Florida (12 grants), District of Columbia (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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