Gendler Family Foundation
Gendler Family Foundation was a private foundation based in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. Its 2020 IRS filing is marked as the organization’s final return: the foundation said it had distributed all remaining assets, brought net assets to zero, and ceased to exist. It therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Gendler Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Gendler Family Foundation gave $41K across 24 grants in 2020 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $41,432
- Grants made (2020)
- 24
- Average grant
- $1,726
- Median grant
- $200
- Primary geography
- New York (76% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Gendler Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The final filing listed Everett Gendler as the contact and requested a letter or brochure outlining purposes and activities. It listed no restrictions on awards and said giving was not restricted to preselected organizations. These instructions are from the final filing and are not current application guidance.
- Review Cycle
- The final filing listed none; this is not a current application deadline.
- Deadline
- The final filing listed none; this is not a current application deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Everett Gendler
Mailing address: 264 Monument Valley Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230
Phone: (413) 644-9395
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gendler Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Jewish Communal Fund ($28K). Together the top 10 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 24 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2020 grant dollars were reported as 76% to recipients in New York, 17% in Massachusetts, and 7% in Florida. The filing also listed Missouri and Alabama at 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 24 grants totaling $41K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Communal Fund New York, NY | Religious, Scientific, Educational, Etc. | $28,072 |
| Adamah New York, NY | Religious, Scientific, Educational, Etc. | $3,354 |
| Eisner Camp Institute Great Barrington, MA | Religious, Scientific, Educational, Etc. | $2,800 |
| Friends of Tanglewood Lenox, MA | Religious, Scientific, Educational, Etc. | $1,500 |
| New England Public Radio Springfield, MA | Religious, Scientific, Educational, Etc. | $1,320 |
| All Faith Food Bank Sarasota, FL | Religious, Scientific, Educational, Etc. | $1,000 |
| Sarasota Ballet Sarasota, FL | Religious, Scientific, Educational, Etc. | $750 |
| Asolo Repertory Theatre Sarasota, FL | Religious, Scientific, Educational, Etc. | $250 |
| Florida Studio Theatre Sarasota, FL | Religious, Scientific, Educational, Etc. | $250 |
| Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center Great Barrington, MA | Religious, Scientific, Educational, Etc. | $250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $5,103 | $43,402 | $41,432 | 24 | $4,630 | $1,718 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gendler Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing’s program description was “appreciation on securities donated to other non-profit organization.” It does not state a separate foundation mission.
Recipients’ own descriptions illustrate the kinds of organizations that received grants. New England Public Media says it enriches lives in western Massachusetts through programming that nurtures community, civility, and curiosity. The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center describes presenting live performance, film, and cultural events, while Florida Studio Theatre says its mission is to make theatre accessible and present work that entertains and engages with public issues. Other recipients included organizations whose stated missions concern theatre, Shakespeare performance and education, and dance creation, presentation, education, and preservation.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation made 24 grants totaling $41,432. Grant amounts ranged from $36 to $28,072, with a median grant of $200. The filing says the grants were made as cash and securities.
The largest reported grants included $28,072 to Jewish Communal Fund, $3,354 to ADAMAH, and $2,800 to Eisner Camp Institute. Other notable grants were $1,500 to Friends of Tanglewood, $1,320 to New England Public Radio, and $1,000 to All Faith Food Bank. The foundation also gave $750 to Sarasota Ballet and $250 each to Asolo Repertory Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre, Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, and Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing listed Everett E. Gendler, Mary L. Gendler, Naomi G. Camper, and Tamar Gendler as trustees.
Gendler Family Foundation's 2020 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Everett E. Gendler
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary L. Gendler
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Naomi G. Camper
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Tamar Gendler
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Gendler Family Foundation
How much does Gendler Family Foundation give each year?
Gendler Family Foundation gave $41K across 24 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Gendler Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Gendler Family Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $200, and its average grant was $1,726, across 24 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Gendler Family Foundation give grants?
Gendler Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (17%) and Florida (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sarasota, FL (6 grants), Great Barrington, MA (4 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Lenox, MA (2 grants).
Does Gendler Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on Gendler Family Foundation's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious, Scientific, Educational, Etc." (24 grants).
Who are Gendler Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Gendler Family Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Jewish Communal Fund ($28,072), Adamah ($3,354) and Eisner Camp Institute ($2,800), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What does Gendler Family Foundation fund?
The filing’s program description was “appreciation on securities donated to other non-profit organization.” It does not state a separate foundation mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gendler Family Foundation?
The final filing listed Everett Gendler as the contact and requested a letter or brochure outlining purposes and activities. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Gendler Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Gendler Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Gendler Family Foundation's EIN?
Gendler Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3371753. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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