Gershman Foundation
The Gershman Foundation is a private independent foundation established in May 1987 and located in Saint Louis, Missouri. The foundation was formerly known as the Gershman Charitable Trust. It operates as a grantmaking organization providing gifts, grants, or loans to other organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$374K
-5.6% YoY
Grant Count
32
-11.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$12K
+6.2% YoY
Grantmaking
The foundation makes grants on an invite-only basis and does not accept unsolicited applications for funding.
Grant Range
$10,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation provides support geographically in Lincoln and Lancaster counties, Nebraska.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of November 2024:
- Total assets: $6,082,512
- Total revenues: $428,704
- Total expenses: $412,044
- Investment income and dividends: $131,001
- Giving rate: 6.1% of assets
As of November 2023:
- Total assets: $6,070,351 (ledger value)
- Total income: $1,086,404
Major Donor: The foundation's major donor is reported as Gershman Investment Corp.
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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
165 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Interfaith Residence Dba Doorways ($50,000), Jewish Federation of St Louis ($40,000), John Burroughs School ($35,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACLU OF MISSOURI ST LOUIS, MO | GENERAL FUNDING FOR ORGANIZATION'S ACTIVITIES | $11,000 |
| ALLIANCE FRANCAISE DE ST LOUIS ST LOUIS, MO | GENERAL FUNDING FOR ORGANIZATION'S ACTIVITIES | $1,000 |
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY ST LOUIS, MO | GENERAL FUNDING FOR ORGANIZATION'S ACTIVITIES | $10,000 |
| AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION DALLAS, TX | GENERAL FUNDING FOR ORGANIZATION'S ACTIVITIES | $10,000 |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS - GREATER ST LOUIS CHAPTER ST LOUIS, MO | GENERAL FUNDING FOR ORGANIZATION'S ACTIVITIES | $10,000 |
| CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY GREATER ST LOUIS DES PERES, MO | GENERAL FUNDING FOR ORGANIZATION'S ACTIVITIES | $15,000 |
| CENTRAL REFORM CONGREGATION ST LOUIS, MO | GENERAL FUNDING FOR ORGANIZATION'S ACTIVITIES | $25,000 |
| ELIOT SOCIETY ST LOUIS, MO | GENERAL FUNDING FOR ORGANIZATION'S ACTIVITIES | $1,000 |
| EVANS SCHOLARS FOUNDATION GLENVIEW, IL | GENERAL FUNDING FOR ORGANIZATION'S ACTIVITIES | $10,000 |
| FOREST PARK FOREVER ST LOUIS, MO | GENERAL FUNDING FOR ORGANIZATION'S ACTIVITIES | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEFFREY S GERSHMAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KAREN G STERN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DIANE L LEVINE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for a grant from Gershman Foundation?
The foundation makes grants on an invite-only basis and does not accept unsolicited applications for funding. **Grant Activity (2024):** • Total giving: $374,000 • Number of grants: 32 • Median grant size: $10,000 • Grant range: $1,000 to $50,000 **Recent Grantees (2024):** • Jewish Federation of St Louis: $40,000 • John Burroughs School (JBS): $35,000 • The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital: $25,000 **Historical Giving Trends:** • 2023: $394,000 in total giving across 33 grants (median $5,…
Where does Gershman Foundation make grants?
The foundation provides support geographically in Lincoln and Lancaster counties, Nebraska.
What size grants does Gershman Foundation award?
In 2024, Gershman Foundation awarded 32 grants totaling $374K — an average of about $12K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Gershman Foundation's EIN?
Gershman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1431049. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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