GASF Philanthropic Foundation Inc
GASF Philanthropic Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Bethesda, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2K. Net investment income was $43K.
GASF Philanthropic Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: GASF Philanthropic Foundation Inc gave $2K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,500
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $1,500
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $2,866,329
- +189.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who GASF Philanthropic Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Western Wall Heritage Foundation Inc ($2K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How GASF Philanthropic Foundation Inc gives
- In 2025 it paid out 3% 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
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Western Wall Heritage Foundation Inc New York, NY | unrestricted | $1,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,866,329 | $1,891,147 | $2,500 | $1,500 | 1 | $1,500 | $43,261 | $57,252 |
| 2024 | $988,587 | $988,587 | — | — | — | — | — | $938 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, GASF Philanthropic Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $57K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
GASF Philanthropic Foundation Inc is led by Beth Shapiro Kaufman, President, Secretary, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2024 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Beth Shapiro Kaufman
President, Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 GASF Philanthropic Foundation Inc
How much does GASF Philanthropic Foundation Inc give each year?
GASF Philanthropic Foundation Inc gave $2K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is GASF Philanthropic Foundation Inc?
GASF Philanthropic Foundation Inc reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $57K (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.
Where does GASF Philanthropic Foundation Inc operate?
GASF Philanthropic Foundation Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is GASF Philanthropic Foundation Inc's EIN?
GASF Philanthropic Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0949422. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024
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