Private foundation · EIN 75-3011479 · Los Altos, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Liora and Levy Gerzberg Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 26 grants paid, $79K total, median $1,650. 54% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
26
$79K
Median grant
$1,650
Stays in CA
54%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
PoeticStaten Island, NYSupporting childhood cancer research$11K
American Friends of Rambam HospitalNew York, NYContribute funds to non profit medical center for medical research and treatment of sudden cardiac death.$10K
Jgive - Friends of Asor Fund USALakewood, NJSupport rehabilitation camp for young victims$8,600
Consumer Technology AssociationArlington, VAMission is to link seniors and disabled persons with technologies to enhance their lives.$5,550
Pef Israle Endowment FundNew York, NYChallenge program - helps children, adolescents and adults with physical and mental diabilities to rehabilitate themselves$5,196
Cancer CommonsLos Altos, CAGuide cancer patients to new cancer treatments$5,150
Chabad Israeli Community Center LosMountain View, CASupporting non profit organization for helping needy individuals and for social and community programs$4,308
Oshman Family Jewish Comm CenterPalo Alto, CASupporting a non profit community organization for education and community services$4,000
Israel GivesNew York, NYIsrael-related charity$3,980
Swim Across America - Cancer ResearCharlotte, NCSupporting Children Cancer Programs at UCSF Children Hospitals in San Francisco and Oakland, California$3,276
Stanford UniversityStanford, CASwim for sara - gi cancer research fund$3,000
The Bay Area Friendship CirclePalo Alto, CACreate inclusion and friendship with those children and teens with special needs$1,905
American Israel Public Affairs CommWashington, DCStrengthen us-israel relationship$1,800
UCSF Cardiology CouncilSan Francisco, CATraining the next generation of cardiologists,performing research and caring for patients$1,500
Waterworld Swim for SightSan Francisco, CAProvide free sight-restoring surgery for patients living with curable form of blindness$1,364
Silicon Valley Jewish FfCupertino, CASupport cultural community activities$1,300
Isreal American CouncilWoodland Hills, CAMission is to build an engaged and united israeli-american community that strenghthens the israeli and jewish indentity$1,210
Chochmat HalevBerkeley, CAOffers a community for those seeking a path to jewish spiritual and ethical practice$1,000
Southend Rowing 1873 FundSan Francisco, CAFund southend rowing club projects and assist members$1,000
United HatzalahNew York, NYSupport the lifesaving efforts of united hatzalah of israel, the fastest emergency medical first response$1,000
That Man May SeeSan Francisco, CAProvide free sight-restoring surgery for patients living with curable form of blindness$1,000
Second HarvestSan Jose, CAFeed hungy people by soliciting and distributing food.$500
Bach Dancing Dynamite SocietyEl Granada, CAPromote artistic creativity, diversity and foster a love of the jazz art form$500
PitchonlevChicago, ILCampaign for israeli families and elderly affected by the war$500
International Fellowship of ChristiChicago, ILBuilding bridges between christians and jews by providing humanitarian care and aid$250
Israel Defense ForcesNew York, NYEventbrite event to support this organization$80

By state: New York 6 · California 14 · New Jersey 1 · Virginia 1 · North Carolina 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Liora and Levy Gerzberg Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Los Altos, California, tax-exempt since 2002. 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 Liora and Levy Gerzberg Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Liora and Levy Gerzberg Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $79K across 26 grants, a median of $1,650.

Where does Liora and Levy Gerzberg Family Foundation give?

New York (6 grants), California (14 grants), New Jersey (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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