Ganek Family Foundation
The Ganek Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its 2024 grants went to a range of charitable organizations, including arts and cultural institutions, youth organizations, medical institutions, and philanthropic and community organizations.
Ganek Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Ganek Family Foundation gave $1.5M across 37 grants in 2024 (avg $40K), mostly in New York. 55% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,497,717
- +48.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 37
- +12.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $40,479
- +32.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $26,696,081
- -0.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (17 of 31, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (85% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ganek Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 880 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 376-6255
Website: https://ganekfamfdn.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ganek Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Communal Fund ($575K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
158 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 128 grants of 158 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 12% to Florida, and 3% to Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Ganek Family Foundation open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 17 of 31 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $57K; repeat grants $38K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $28K repeat.
- 35% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 39% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 91% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $484K (2020) to $1.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 37 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Communal Fund New York, NY | Gift for Operating Support | $575,000 |
| Citysquash The Bronx, NY | Gift for Operating Support | $100,000 |
| Goodnation Foundation New York, NY | Gift for Operating Support | $100,000 |
| Southampton Fresh Air Home Southampton, NY | Gift for Program Support | $100,000 |
| Goodnation Foundation New York, NY | Gift for Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Hanley Foundation West Palm Beach, FL | Gift for Program Support | $50,000 |
| IBG Foundation New York, NY | Grant for Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center New York, NY | Gift for Program Support | $50,000 |
| New York Presbyterian Fund Inc New York, NY | Gift for Program Support | $50,000 |
| The Raymond F Gravis Center for the Performing Arts Inc West Palm Beach, FL | Gift for Operating Support | $30,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $26,696,081 | $475,143 | $1,769,788 | $1,497,717 | 37 | $1,497,717 | $573,711 | $1,640,818 |
| 2023 | $26,708,980 | $1,883,311 | $1,378,828 | $1,007,564 | 33 | $1,007,564 | $1,667,616 | $1,454,824 |
| 2022 | $26,748,444 | $11,427,304 | $1,376,505 | $1,150,957 | 37 | $1,150,957 | $11,239,530 | $1,007,920 |
| 2021 | $16,173,451 | $1,863,587 | $1,575,277 | $1,080,163 | 27 | $1,080,163 | $1,387,318 | $1,147,271 |
| 2020 | $15,885,141 | $2,582 | $697,968 | $484,430 | 24 | — | — | $1,092,326 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ganek Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.6M for 2024 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Aspen Art Museum says it advances contemporary art through exhibitions, critical dialogues, and community engagement. Narrative 4 says it fosters empathy through the exchange of stories, and The Boys’ Club of New York says it empowers boys and young men through programs and community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 37 grants totaling $1,497,717. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $575,000, with a median grant of $15,000.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $575,000 to Jewish Communal Fund for operating support; $100,000 each to CitySquash and Goodnation Foundation for operating support; and $100,000 to Southampton Fresh Air Home for program support. Other grants included $50,000 to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center for program support and $25,000 to the Aspen Art Museum for operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David Ganek as director and president, and Danielle Ganek as director, secretary, and treasurer.
Ganek Family Foundation is led by David Ganek, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Ganek
Director & President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Ganek
Director, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Ganek Family Foundation
How much does Ganek Family Foundation give each year?
Ganek Family Foundation gave $1.5M across 37 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.0M across 33 grants.
What is Ganek Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Ganek Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $40,479, across 37 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ganek Family Foundation that year got $57K on average.
Where does Ganek Family Foundation give grants?
Ganek Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (20 grants), West Palm Beach, FL (5 grants), The Bronx, NY (2 grants) and Aspen, CO (2 grants).
Does Ganek Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 57% of Ganek Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 37) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Gift for Program Support" (13 grants).
Who are Ganek Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Ganek Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Communal Fund ($575,000), Goodnation Foundation ($150,000 across 2 grants) and Citysquash ($125,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ganek Family Foundation?
Ganek Family Foundation reported $26.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.6M (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 Ganek Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Aspen Art Museum says it advances contemporary art through exhibitions, critical dialogues, and community engagement. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ganek Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ganek Family Foundation's EIN?
Ganek Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3760732. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Ganek 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 2, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Ganek Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ganek-family-foundation-morg_116a78ec404147fca17aaf7dc43cb0ee
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