Edward & Verna Gerbic Family Foundation
The Edward & Verna Gerbic Family Foundation is a private foundation based in West Hartford, Connecticut. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with the stated purposes of the largest grants described as current use for general charitable purposes.
Edward & Verna Gerbic Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Edward & Verna Gerbic Family Foundation gave $396K across 77 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in New York. 6% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $395,500
- -38.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 77
- -14.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,136
- -28.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $6,732,090
- -0.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (5 of 77, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (54% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Edward & Verna Gerbic Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Cummings Lockwood 75 Isham Rd 40, West Hartford, CT 06107
Phone: (860) 313-4930
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Edward & Verna Gerbic Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Indian College Fund ($27K). Together the top 10 received $152K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
394 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 391 grants of 394 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 54% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 9% to recipients in Washington, DC, 7% to Colorado, 6% to Alabama, and 4% to California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 77 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Edward & Verna Gerbic Family Foundation open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 77 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 88% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 49% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 55% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $396K (2025) to $773K (2022). In 2025 it made 77 grants totaling $396K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian College Fund Denver, CO | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $27,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA Inc New York, NY | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $20,000 |
| Human Rights Watch Inc New York, NY | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $15,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council Inc New York, NY | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $15,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Inc Montgomery, AL | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $15,000 |
| UNICEF USA New York, NY | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $15,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc Washington, DC | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $15,000 |
| Amnesty Intl USA New York, NY | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative Montgomery, AL | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Finger Lakes Land Trust Ithaca, NY | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,732,090 | $474,860 | $522,835 | $395,500 | 77 | $395,500 | $348,916 | $720,619 |
| 2024 | $6,744,241 | $405,573 | $735,301 | $647,500 | 90 | $647,500 | $324,849 | $648,729 |
| 2023 | $7,078,574 | $635,883 | $501,675 | $401,500 | 83 | $401,500 | $549,434 | $625,680 |
| 2022 | $6,946,939 | $675,099 | $863,367 | $772,500 | 91 | $772,500 | $589,699 | $684,139 |
| 2021 | $7,144,275 | $450,305 | $603,647 | $518,500 | 53 | — | $368,116 | $619,875 |
| 2020 | $7,297,617 | $843,371 | $702,290 | $585,500 | 82 | — | $735,647 | $582,360 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edward & Verna Gerbic Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $721K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included $27,000 to the American Indian College Fund, which says it invests in Native students and tribal college education, and $15,000 to Human Rights Watch, which says it investigates abuses and works to advance human rights. World Central Kitchen, which received $15,000, says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises.
Other 2025 recipients include Friends of Ganondagan, which says it promotes Haudenosaunee history and culture; Hillside Children’s Center, which says it provides services to children and families; and Hospeace House, which says it supports people facing the end of life and their families. The foundation’s largest listed grants were designated for current use for general charitable purposes.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 77 grants totaling $395,500. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $27,000, with a median of $3,000.
Among the larger grants were $27,000 to the American Indian College Fund; $20,000 to Doctors Without Borders USA; and $15,000 each to Human Rights Watch, the Natural Resources Defense Council, the Southern Poverty Law Center, UNICEF USA, and World Central Kitchen. Other listed grants included $10,000 to Amnesty International USA, Equal Justice Initiative, Finger Lakes Land Trust, Friends of Ganondagan, and the an individual recipient at Finger Lakes Community College.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Peter E Gerbic, Joseph Caruso, Celina Gerbic, and Paul L Bourdeau as trustees.
Edward & Verna Gerbic Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Celina Gerbic
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joseph Caruso
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Paul L Bourdeau
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Peter E Gerbic
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Edward & Verna Gerbic Family Foundation
How much does Edward & Verna Gerbic Family Foundation give each year?
Edward & Verna Gerbic Family Foundation gave $396K across 77 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $648K across 90 grants.
What is Edward & Verna Gerbic Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Edward & Verna Gerbic Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $5,136, across 77 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Edward & Verna Gerbic Family Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Edward & Verna Gerbic Family Foundation give grants?
Edward & Verna Gerbic Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (9%) and Colorado (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Rochester, NY (13 grants), New York, NY (9 grants), Washington, DC (9 grants) and Naples, NY (3 grants).
Does Edward & Verna Gerbic Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Edward & Verna Gerbic Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (77 of 77) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Edward & Verna Gerbic Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Edward & Verna Gerbic Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include American Indian College Fund ($27,000), Doctors Without Borders USA Inc ($20,000) and Human Rights Watch Inc ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Edward & Verna Gerbic Family Foundation?
Edward & Verna Gerbic Family Foundation reported $6.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $396K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $721K (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 does Edward & Verna Gerbic Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Edward & Verna Gerbic Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Edward & Verna Gerbic Family Foundation's EIN?
Edward & Verna Gerbic Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3457387. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Edward & Verna Gerbic Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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