Edouard R Gerschel Foundation
Edouard R Gerschel Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $60K. Net investment income was $13K.
Edouard R Gerschel Foundation at a glance
In short: Edouard R Gerschel Foundation gave $60K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $59,840
- +19.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,968
- +19.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,340
- Total assets
- $1,497,825
- +30.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (75% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Edouard R Gerschel Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Windward School ($25K). Together the top 5 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 28 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Edouard R Gerschel Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2018 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2018) to $60K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Windward School New York, NY | Contribution to the 2024-25 windward fund in support of instructional programs that utilizes multisensory curriculum based on scientifically validated research in child development, learning theory and pedagogy. | $25,000 |
| The Allen-Stevenson School New York, NY | Contribution in support of academic excellence and commitment to build students who aspire to make the world a better place. | $20,000 |
| Jazz Aspen Snowmass Aspen, CO | Music education programs supporting local, regional and national young artists and assisting local students through initiatives that complement existing public school programs. | $7,340 |
| Challenged Athletes Foundation San Diego, CA | Support for foundation's charitable purpose to help athletes grow their confidence, find connection and enjoy a better quality of life through the power of sport and physical activity. | $5,000 |
| Les Dames D'Aspen Ltd Aspen, CO | Support for activities in the aspen area including aspen sante fe ballet, aspen historical society, aspen words, aspen film, aspen music festival and school, theatre aspen. | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,497,825 | $-49,802 | $61,142 | $59,840 | 5 | $59,840 | $12,868 | $62,415 |
| 2023 | $1,144,019 | $-21,884 | $55,159 | $49,950 | 5 | $49,950 | $15,730 | $50,490 |
| 2022 | $931,987 | $54,320 | $60,274 | $58,200 | 6 | $58,200 | $54,250 | $50,475 |
| 2021 | $1,316,686 | $47,253 | $63,443 | $57,400 | 5 | $57,400 | $45,960 | $67,572 |
| 2020 | $1,313,514 | $248,525 | $41,508 | $37,250 | 7 | — | $247,867 | $44,399 |
| 2018 | $719,899 | $64,764 | $43,254 | $34,565 | 7 | — | $63,275 | $39,905 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edouard R Gerschel Foundation reported a distributable amount of $62K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Edouard R Gerschel Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Edouard Rgerschel
Trustee & Manager
Trustee → Trustee & Manager, 2022
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick A. Gerschel
Trustee & Treasurer
Trustee → Trustee & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2018
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Edouard R Gerschel Foundation
How much does Edouard R Gerschel Foundation give each year?
Edouard R Gerschel Foundation gave $60K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $50K across 5 grants.
What is Edouard R Gerschel Foundation's typical grant size?
Edouard R Gerschel Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,340, and its average grant was $11,968, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Edouard R Gerschel Foundation give grants?
Edouard R Gerschel Foundation gives mostly in New York: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (16%) and California (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants) and Aspen, CO (2 grants).
Does Edouard R Gerschel Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Edouard R Gerschel Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Edouard R Gerschel Foundation's largest grantees?
Edouard R Gerschel Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Windward School ($25,000), The Allen-Stevenson School ($20,000) and Jazz Aspen Snowmass ($7,340), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Edouard R Gerschel Foundation?
Edouard R Gerschel Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $60K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $62K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Edouard R Gerschel Foundation's EIN?
Edouard R Gerschel Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6671632. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS May 14, 2019)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2018–2024
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