Private foundation · EIN 82-1245863 · Morristown, New Jersey · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Alexandre and Dita Gerber Foundation Inc

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $191K total, median $7,000. 57% of grants stayed in New Jersey.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$191K
Median grant
$7,000
Stays in NJ
57%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Life You Can SaveSequim, WASaves lives, reduce suffering, and empowerlivelihoods among people livingin extreme poverty$130K
Interfaith Food PantryMorris Plains, NJProviding nutritionalfood to the people inmorris county who need it most$30K
Medecins San Frontiers (doctors Without Borders USA)Ny, NYProviding medical assistance to people affectedby epidemics, disasters etc.$20K
Undue Medical DebtLong Island City, NYEmpowers donors to forgivebillions in oppressive medicaldebt at pennies on the dollar$7,000
Kemmerer Library Harding TownshipNew Vernon, NJNonprofit library$2,000
Harding Land TrustNew Vernon, NJPreserves open space whilealso restore and maintaining the properties$1,000
New Vernon Volunteer Fire DepartmentNew Vernon, NJVolunteer firedepartment to protect andserve community$1,000

By state: Washington 1 · New Jersey 4 · New York 2

About this foundation

Alexandre and Dita Gerber Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Morristown, New Jersey, tax-exempt since 2017. 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 Alexandre and Dita Gerber Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Alexandre and Dita Gerber Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $191K across 7 grants, a median of $7,000.

Where does Alexandre and Dita Gerber Foundation Inc give?

Washington (1 grants), New Jersey (4 grants), New York (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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