GS Humane Corp
GS Humane Corp is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including feline welfare, animal welfare, Jewish education, early childhood education, and efforts to combat hate and antisemitism.
GS Humane Corp at a glance
In short: GS Humane Corp gave $2.1M across 36 grants in 2024 (avg $59K), mostly in New York. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,109,334
- -21.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 36
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $58,593
- -21.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,900
- Total assets
- $50,335,199
- +1.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (8 of 35, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to GS Humane Corp
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Glenn Opell 11 Park Pl 1008, New York, NY 10007
Phone: (212) 896-3310
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who GS Humane Corp funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Flatbush Cats Inc ($425K). Together the top 10 received $1.6M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($35,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
175 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 93 grants of 175 (53%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 5% to Florida, and 4% to Massachusetts. Georgia accounted for 0% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is GS Humane Corp open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 35 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $37K; repeat grants $67K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $35K repeat.
- 71% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 84% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.7M (2020) to $2.7M (2023). In 2024 it made 36 grants totaling $2.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Flatbush Cats Inc Brooklyn, NY | Feline Welfare - General Operating Support | $425,000 |
| Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition Inc Brooklyn, NY | Feline Welfare - General Operating Support | $250,000 |
| Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC) New York, NY | Feline Welfare - Community Cat Initiative | $145,000 |
| American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals DBA ASPCA New York, NY | Feline welfare - support for licensed vet technician at community veterinary clinic in long island city | $100,000 |
| Board of Jewish Education Inc (JEP) New York, NY | Jewish Education - General Operating Support | $100,000 |
| Parentchild New York, NY | Early childhood education - support of east harlem program | $100,000 |
| Power of Two (A Project of the Fund for the City of New York) Brooklyn, NY | Early Childhood Education - General Operating Support | $100,000 |
| Project Shema (A Fiscally Sponsored Project of FJC) New York, NY | Combatting Hate and Antisemitism - General Operating Support | $100,000 |
| The Bridge Project New York, NY | Early Childhood Education - General Operating Support | $100,000 |
| Prizmah Center for Jewish Day Schools New York, NY | Jewish Education - Day School Leadership Training Initiative | $100,000 |
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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 | $50,335,199 | $3,663,557 | $2,849,549 | $2,109,334 | 36 | $2,424,668 | $3,238,676 | $2,878,130 |
| 2023 | $49,535,316 | $455,132 | $3,321,744 | $2,680,533 | 36 | $2,963,112 | $1,627,189 | $2,666,285 |
| 2022 | $52,400,858 | $958,999 | $3,469,583 | $2,328,780 | 41 | $2,625,574 | $869,681 | $2,714,456 |
| 2021 | $54,898,387 | $13,605,325 | $2,595,598 | $1,945,772 | 33 | $2,237,786 | $13,247,513 | $2,374,298 |
| 2020 | $43,888,660 | $1,842,400 | $2,312,629 | $1,694,480 | 29 | — | $1,521,085 | $2,417,330 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, GS Humane Corp reported a distributable amount of $2.9M 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
The foundation’s filing describes its program as “CEDAR ROCK - NEGATIVE CAPITAL FOR PURPOSES OF ELECTRIC FILING ONLY”; it does not state a mission. Its grants show support for feline and animal welfare, education, and combating hate and antisemitism.
Among its grantees, Flatbush Cats says it works on sustainable solutions to prevent overcrowded animal shelters, while Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition describes its work as addressing the root causes of cat homelessness and overpopulation in New York City. Prizmah Center for Jewish Day Schools describes itself as a network supporting Jewish day schools and yeshivas. The Bridge Project says it seeks to address child poverty and supports mothers and babies through an unconditional cash allowance program. ParentChild says its mission is to promote equal possibilities for children regardless of race, socioeconomic status, or ZIP code.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 36 grants totaling $2,109,334. Grants ranged from $1,141 to $425,000, with a median of $30,900.
The largest grants included $425,000 to Flatbush Cats and $250,000 to Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, both for feline welfare general operating support. Other awards included $145,000 to Animal Care Centers of NYC for a community cat initiative; $100,000 to the ASPCA for a licensed veterinary technician at its community veterinary clinic in Long Island City; and $100,000 each to Board of Jewish Education, ParentChild, Power of Two, Project Shema, The Bridge Project, and Prizmah Center for Jewish Day Schools. Tufts University received $80,000 for support of a community vet clinic and student externships in shelter medicine.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Glenn Opell as executive director and Sheldon Schneider and Marilyn G Ordवर as directors.
GS Humane Corp is led by Glenn Opell, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Glenn Opell
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$75K (2020) → $125K (2024)
Marilyn G. Ordover
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sheldon Schneider
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $125K, to Glenn Opell (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about GS Humane Corp
How much does GS Humane Corp give each year?
GS Humane Corp gave $2.1M across 36 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.7M across 36 grants.
What is GS Humane Corp's typical grant size?
GS Humane Corp's median grant in 2024 was $30,900, and its average grant was $58,593, across 36 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from GS Humane Corp that year got $37K on average.
Where does GS Humane Corp give grants?
GS Humane Corp gives mostly in New York: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (15 grants), Brooklyn, NY (3 grants), Jupiter, FL (2 grants) and Palm Beach Gardens, FL (2 grants).
Does GS Humane Corp give general operating support?
Yes: 44% of GS Humane Corp's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 36) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are GS Humane Corp's largest grantees?
GS Humane Corp's largest 2024 grantees include Flatbush Cats Inc ($425,000), Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition Inc ($250,000) and Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC) ($176,800 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($35,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is GS Humane Corp?
GS Humane Corp reported $50.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.9M (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.
What does GS Humane Corp fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its program as “CEDAR ROCK - NEGATIVE CAPITAL FOR PURPOSES OF ELECTRIC FILING ONLY”; it does not state a mission. Its grants show support for feline and animal welfare, education, and combating hate and antisemitism. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from GS Humane Corp?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is GS Humane Corp's EIN?
GS Humane Corp's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8071520. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does GS Humane Corp accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). GS Humane Corp funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/gs-humane-corp-morg_b206ef05aa8047fd92f3ffd862322547
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