Gerson Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in TROY, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 26 grants totaling $296K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$296K
+13.3% YoY
Grant Count
26
+13.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
+0.3% YoY
About Gerson Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Gerson Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in TROY, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 26 grants totaling $296K.
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
90 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Detroit Institute of Arts ($83,000), Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit ($50,000), The Children's Foundation ($30,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CABARET 313 SOUTHFIELD, MI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| CRANBROOK ACADEMY OF ART BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI | EDUCATION | $10,000 |
| DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS DETROIT, MI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $83,000 |
| DETROIT OPERA - DICHIERA SOCIETY DETROIT, MI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| DETROIT RIVERFRONT CONSERVANCY DETROIT, MI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA DETROIT, MI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| FARBER HEBREW DAY SCHOOL SOUTHFIELD, MI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| FESTIVAL OF TREES LIVONIA, MI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| FORGOTTEN HARVEST OAK PARK, MI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF METRO DETROIT WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RALPH J GERSON | DIRECTOR AND PRESIDENT | 0.75 | — |
| ERICA A WARD | DIRECTOR, VP AND TREASURER | 0.75 | — |
| HEATHER HOOD | DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY | 0.75 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gerson Family Foundation?
Gerson Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in TROY, MI. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Gerson Family Foundation operate?
Gerson Family Foundation has awarded grants in Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, New York, Utah.
What size grants does Gerson Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Gerson Family Foundation awarded 26 grants totaling $296K — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Gerson Family Foundation's EIN?
Gerson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1519949. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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