Gerry Foundation Inc
Gerry Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Liberty, New York. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations in New York, including an arts center, a medical research center, and organizations supporting community health and other local needs.
Gerry Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Gerry Foundation Inc gave $11.5M across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $1.6M), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $11,494,125
- +74.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -36.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,642,018
- +173.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $250,000
- Total assets
- $108,257,587
- +0.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Gerry Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants should contact Igor Birman with a letter including all pertinent information and the purpose of the funds. Awards are preferentially directed to Sullivan County, New York.
- Contact
Application contact: Igor Birman
Mailing address: PO Box 311, Liberty, NY 12754
Phone: (845) 295-2400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gerry Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bethel Woods Center for the Arts ($5.5M). Together the top 7 received $11.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
252 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 231 grants of 252 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in New York. The foundation states a preference for awards in Sullivan County, New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Gerry Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 178% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 189% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.9M (2022) to $11.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $11.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bethel Woods Center for the Arts Liberty, NY | Support for the Center's tax-exempt mission of inspiring, educating, and empowering individuals through the arts and humanities. | $5,500,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering New York, NY | Support for the Metastasis and Tumor Ecosystem Center | $4,000,000 |
| Sullivan 180 Inc Liberty, NY | Funding for programs and projects that further the mission to improve the health and well-being of the residents of Sullivan County, NY by changing policies, systems and programs that will improve overall quality of life. | $1,700,000 |
| Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York Latham, NY | Support for the construction of the Food Bank's new distribution center in Montgomery, NY | $250,000 |
| Cornell University Ithaca, NY | Support for the College of Veterinary Medicine | $30,000 |
| NYS Troops PBA Signal 30 Benefit Fund Albany, NY | Special Event Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Town of Highland Eldred, NY | Community Beautification Projects | $4,125 |
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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 | $108,257,587 | $16,487,841 | $15,475,252 | $11,494,125 | 7 | $12,822,308 | $9,297,538 | $6,771,777 |
| 2023 | $107,244,998 | $6,278,007 | $10,216,870 | $6,594,276 | 11 | $7,982,076 | $6,342,754 | $6,071,136 |
| 2022 | $111,261,204 | $5,421,996 | $6,005,354 | $1,867,338 | 87 | $4,269,582 | $3,608,918 | $5,682,936 |
| 2021 | $111,892,284 | $11,122,515 | $8,784,521 | $4,132,697 | 80 | $6,523,037 | $8,983,339 | $6,687,692 |
| 2020 | $109,550,038 | $10,538,583 | $10,150,867 | $4,689,043 | 67 | — | $7,629,767 | $6,238,183 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gerry Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $6.8M 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for arts and humanities, medical research, community health, food distribution, veterinary medicine, law enforcement-related support, and community beautification.
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts says its purpose is to inspire, educate, and empower individuals through the arts and humanities. Sullivan 180 describes its work as building a healthy community through people, places, and policy, with a focus on prevention and empowering a healthier generation. The Signal 30 Troopers Benefit Fund says it supports law enforcement careers and provides assistance to families of law enforcement professionals facing financial emergencies.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported seven grants totaling $11,494,125. Grants ranged from $4,125 to $5,500,000, with a median of $250,000. The largest awards were $5,500,000 to Bethel Woods Center for the Arts for support of its tax-exempt mission; $4,000,000 to Memorial Sloan Kettering for its Metastasis and Tumor Ecosystem Center; and $1,700,000 to Sullivan 180 for programs and projects advancing the health and well-being of Sullivan County residents.
Other 2024 grants were $250,000 to the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York for construction of a new distribution center in Montgomery; $30,000 to Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine; $10,000 to the NYS Troops PBA Signal 30 Benefit Fund for special event sponsorship; and $4,125 to the Town of Highland for community beautification projects.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Alan Gerry as Director and Chairperson; Adam Gerry as Director and President; Sandra Gerry, Annelise Gerry, and Robyn Gerry as Directors; Michael Fitzpatrick as Secretary; Peter Racette as Assistant Secretary; Eric Frances as Treasurer; and Ronald Greenberg as Assistant Treasurer.
Gerry Foundation Inc is led by Adam Gerry, Director & President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Adam Gerry
Director & President
Director & Vice President → Director & President, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alan Gerry
Director & Chairperson
Director & President → Director & Chairperson, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Annelise Gerry
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robyn Gerry
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Gerry
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Frances
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Racette
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronald Greenberg
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Fitzpatrick
Secretary
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Christopher Grillo (2020–2021) — Secretary
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 Gerry Foundation Inc
How much does Gerry Foundation Inc give each year?
Gerry Foundation Inc gave $11.5M across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6.6M across 11 grants.
What is Gerry Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Gerry Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $250,000, and its average grant was $1,642,018, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Gerry Foundation Inc give grants?
Gerry Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Liberty, NY (2 grants).
Does Gerry Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Gerry Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Gerry Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Gerry Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Bethel Woods Center for the Arts ($5,500,000), Memorial Sloan Kettering ($4,000,000) and Sullivan 180 Inc ($1,700,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Gerry Foundation Inc?
Gerry Foundation Inc reported $108.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $12.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Gerry Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for arts and humanities, medical research, community health, food distribution, veterinary medicine, law enforcement-related support, and community beautification. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gerry Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Gerry Foundation Inc's EIN?
Gerry Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-1798234. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 years 2020–2024
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