H Gross Family Foundation Inc
H Gross Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 filing reports 19 grants totaling $43,260 to charitable organizations, including educational and religious organizations and organizations providing support to people facing hardship or illness.
H Gross Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: H Gross Family Foundation Inc gave $43K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $43,260
- +20.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- -5.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,277
- +27.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $20,138
- -13.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (82% 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 H Gross Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 444 Madison Ave 18Th Floor, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (917) 952-6600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who H Gross Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Yeshiva Ketana of Manhattan ($5K). Together the top 10 received $32K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 41 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 18% to recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How H Gross Family Foundation Inc gives
- 37% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 58% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2021) to $62K (2022). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yeshiva Ketana of Manhattan New York, NY | Educational-Elementary School | $5,000 |
| Gemach Zichron Moshe Passaic, NJ | Providing s/t loans& grants to people facing financial hardship | $5,000 |
| Gemilos Chasadim Chasdei Moshe Brooklyn, NY | Assistance to Soldiers& Families Stricken by Terror | $4,300 |
| Bais Tzipora of Manhattan New York, NY | Educational-Elementary School | $3,600 |
| Congregation Ahavath Chesed New York, NY | Religious- Synagogue | $3,000 |
| Bikur Cholim of Manhattan New York, NY | Providing of Support to Ill Patientsand Their Families | $3,000 |
| Samchainu Lawrence, NY | Providing of Support & Careto Widows | $2,500 |
| Bais Avrohom Monsey, NY | Religious-Synagogue | $2,500 |
| Twisted Parenting Brooklyn, NY | Provider of method to guide parents of children in crisis | $1,800 |
| Congregation Beth Mordehai Brooklyn, NY | Religious- Synagogue | $1,500 |
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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 | $20,138 | $40,015 | $43,260 | $43,260 | 19 | $43,260 | $15 | $1,072 |
| 2023 | $23,383 | $14 | $35,878 | $35,828 | 20 | $35,828 | — | $2,035 |
| 2022 | $59,247 | $50,013 | $61,970 | $61,970 | 1 | $61,970 | $13 | $1,939 |
| 2021 | $71,204 | $100,000 | $28,796 | $27,460 | 1 | $27,460 | — | $2,987 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, H Gross Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Gemach Zichron Moshe describes its mission as providing short-term loans and grants to people experiencing economic hardships. Bikur Cholim of Manhattan says it assists sick and elderly people through services that include medical-expense support, meals, patient advocacy, and family support. Samchainu describes its work as empowering Orthodox Jewish female widows through educational programs, emotional support, and limited financial support.
Other 2024 grantees include organizations whose stated missions involve children’s clothing distribution, support for Orthodox Jewish religious communities in Israel, and assistance to a religious learning institution in Israel.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 19 grants totaling $43,260. Grant amounts ranged from $360 to $5,000, with a median grant of $1,500.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $5,000 to Yeshiva Ketana of Manhattan for elementary-school education and $5,000 to Gemach Zichron Moshe for short-term loans and grants to people facing financial hardship. Other grants included $4,300 to Gemilos Chasadim Chasdei Moshe for assistance to soldiers and families stricken by terror; $3,600 to Bais Tzipora of Manhattan for elementary-school education; and $3,000 each to Congregation Ahavath Chesed for synagogue purposes and Bikur Cholim of Manhattan for support to ill patients and their families.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Henry Gross as foundation manager and Susan Novak, Cheryl Lieberman, Esther Schonfeld, and Michael Gross as trustees.
H Gross Family Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cheryl Lieberman
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Esther Schonfeld
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Michael Gross
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Susan Novak
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Henry Gross
Foundation Manager
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 H Gross Family Foundation Inc
How much does H Gross Family Foundation Inc give each year?
H Gross Family Foundation Inc gave $43K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $36K across 20 grants.
What is H Gross Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
H Gross Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,277, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does H Gross Family Foundation Inc give grants?
H Gross Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants), Brooklyn, NY (5 grants) and Clifton, NJ (2 grants).
Does H Gross Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on H Gross Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious- Synagogue" (6 grants).
Who are H Gross Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
H Gross Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Yeshiva Ketana of Manhattan ($5,000), Gemach Zichron Moshe ($5,000) and Gemilos Chasadim Chasdei Moshe ($4,300), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is H Gross Family Foundation Inc?
H Gross Family Foundation Inc reported $20K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $43K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does H Gross Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Gemach Zichron Moshe describes its mission as providing short-term loans and grants to people experiencing economic hardships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from H Gross Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 H Gross Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
H Gross Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4271360. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does H Gross Family Foundation Inc 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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