Gardner Family Charitable Foundation
The Gardner Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in North Andover, Massachusetts. It is a 501(c)(3) organization established in 2005 that provides philanthropic support to charitable organizations across the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.4M
-5.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$354K
-1.1% YoY
Grant Count
46
+35.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
-26.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding areas include:
- Education (including higher education and undergraduate education)
- Health and healthcare
- Religion and Judaism
The foundation's stated purpose is to provide cash for continued contributions to charities.
Grantmaking
Average Grant
amount: $50–$200,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports initiatives across multiple U.S. states and cities, including:
States: California, Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia
Cities: Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, and various smaller communities
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $1,395,002
- Annual Expenses: $387,009
- Total Revenue: $312,303
- Number of Employees: 0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,395,002 | $1,469,708 | $1,600,557 |
| Revenue | $312,303 | $255,363 | $227,921 |
| Expenses | $387,009 | $386,212 | $466,944 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $353,985 | $357,937 | $442,857 |
| Net Investment Income | $312,303 | $255,363 | $227,921 |
| Distributable Amount | $398,698 | $329,810 | $320,306 |
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
220 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The board of trustees includes:
- Howard Morse Gardner
- Naomi A. Gardner
- Meredith Gardner Rubenzahl
- Stephanie Gardner Ginsberg
- Alexandra Gardner Fern
- Juliane Gardner Spencer
All trustees serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOWARD MORSE GARDNER | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| NAOMI A GARDNER | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| MEREDITH GARDNER RUBENZAHL | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| STEPHANIE GARDNER GINSBERG | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| ALEXANDRA GARDNER FERN | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| JULIANE GARDNER SPENCER | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Gardner Family Foundation has made significant investments in neuroscience research, including a $20 million gift toward UC neuroscience research and the establishment of the UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute. The foundation also granted $5.25 million to UC Health for specialized care.
Gardner Family Foundation gifts $20M toward UC neuroscience research - MoversSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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