Ganek Family Foundation
The Ganek Family Foundation is a private operating foundation based in New York City, established in 2012 by hedge fund manager David Ganek and his wife Danielle, a novelist. The foundation maintains a low public profile while supporting organizations across education, the arts, and human services, with a particular emphasis on New York City.
Key facts about Ganek Family Foundation
- EIN
- 45-3760732
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,497,717
- Grants made (2024)
- 37
- Average grant
- $40,479
- Median grant
- $15,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (17 of 31, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (85% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ganek Family Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Ganek Family Foundation's 37 itemized 2024 grants were New York (85%) and 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). 57% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Gift for Program Support" (13 grants).
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.
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$1.5M
+48.6% YoY
Grant Count
37
+12.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$40K
+32.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not maintain a publicly stated mission statement. However, its grantmaking priorities include:
- Arts and Culture: Support for contemporary artists and photography, with the founders serving as major art collectors
- Education: Including higher education and arts education programs
- Health and Human Services: Programs supporting vulnerable and special needs populations
- Jewish Communal Giving: Support for Jewish communal organizations
Grantmaking
The foundation made 27–33 grants annually in recent years. Notable recent grants include:
Grant Range
$10,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation prioritizes New York City and Long Island, though it supports organizations across the United States. Recent grantmaking also reflects activity in Florida and Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 37 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $26,696,081
- Total Giving: $1,497,717
- Total Revenues: $475,143
- Total Expenses: $1,769,788
- Giving Rate: 3.8% of assets
Historical (2023):
- Total Assets: $26.7M
- Revenue: $1.88M
- Expenses: $1.38M
- Liabilities: $0
Tax Status:
- Designated as 501(c)(3) private operating foundation
- Tax-exempt since June 2013
- EIN: 45-3760732
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| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
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Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
158 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Jewish Communal Fund ($575,000), Goodnation Foundation ($150,000 across 2 grants), Citysquash ($125,000 across 2 grants).
| 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 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Founders:
- David Ganek: Hedge fund manager; founder of Level Global Investors
- Danielle Ganek: Novelist; Vice President of Southampton Fresh Air Home; former board member of Robin Hood Foundation
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Ganek | Director, President | 2 | — |
| Danielle Ganek | Director, Secretary, Treas | 2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has supported significant initiatives including a $2 million gift to establish the U.S. Squash National Head Coach Fund, which resulted in the appointment of Paul Assaiante as National Head Coach.
$2 Million Ganek Gift Establishes US Squash National Head Coach Fund; PaulSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Ganek Family Foundation fund?
The foundation does not maintain a publicly stated mission statement. However, its grantmaking priorities include: • **Arts and Culture**: Support for contemporary artists and photography, with the founders serving as major art collectors • **Education**: Including higher education and arts education programs • **Health and Human Services**: Programs supporting vulnerable and special needs populations • **Jewish Communal Giving**: Support for Jewish communal organizations
How do I apply for a grant from Ganek Family Foundation?
**Grant Characteristics:** • Typical award range: $1,000–$575,000 • Median grant size: $10,000 • Grant range observed: $3,000–$282,000 • Application policy: Invite-only; does not accept unsolicited applications **Recent Grant Activity:** The foundation made 27–33 grants annually in recent years. Notable recent grants include: • Jewish Communal Fund: $575,000 (2024) • CitySquash Support Corporation: $100,000 (2024) • Southampton Fresh Air Home for Crippled Children: $100,000 (2024) Past grantees…
Where does Ganek Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation prioritizes New York City and Long Island, though it supports organizations across the United States. Recent grantmaking also reflects activity in Florida and Colorado.
What size grants does Ganek Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Ganek Family Foundation awarded 37 grants totaling $1.5M — an average of about $40K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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 ↑
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.