Herbert Gilman Family Charitable
Herbert Gilman Family Charitable is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $353K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 8 grants totaling $86K. Net investment income was $22K.
Herbert Gilman Family Charitable at a glance
In short: Herbert Gilman Family Charitable gave $86K across 8 grants in 2026 (avg $11K), mostly in New York. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $85,935
- +69.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 8
- +100.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $10,742
- -15.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $352,547
- -17.2% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- New York (61% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Herbert Gilman Family Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Jewish Federation of Greater Metro West NJ ($28K). Together the top 8 received $86K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 33 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Herbert Gilman Family Charitable gives
- Giving grew 71% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 137% 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2021) to $86K (2026). In 2026 it made 8 grants totaling $86K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Greater Metro West NJ Whippany, NJ | General Purpose of the Charity | $28,200 |
| American Friends of Open University Israel New York, NY | General Purpose of the Charity | $25,000 |
| American Friends of Soroka Medical Center Inc Scarsdale, NY | General Purpose of the Charity | $20,000 |
| Albert Einstein College of Medicine Bronx, NY | General Purpose of the Charity | $5,000 |
| Friends of Prime Time House Inc Torrington, CT | General Purpose of the Charity | $5,000 |
| Museum of Jewish Heritage New York, NY | General Purpose of the Charity | $1,920 |
| Thirteenwnet New York, NY | General Purpose of the Charity | $575 |
| Fraternal Order of Bendin Sosnowicer Short Hills, NJ | General Purpose of the Charity | $240 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $352,547 | $18,059 | $91,095 | $85,935 | 8 | $85,935 | $21,945 | $62,744 |
| 2025 | $425,583 | $28,583 | $50,981 | $50,725 | 4 | $50,725 | $28,583 | $52,098 |
| 2024 | $447,981 | $22,993 | $52,934 | $50,155 | 6 | $50,155 | $23,387 | $41,307 |
| 2023 | $477,922 | $23,051 | $52,508 | $50,245 | 8 | $50,245 | $24,392 | $40,567 |
| 2022 | $507,379 | $31,377 | $52,172 | $49,900 | 7 | $49,900 | $29,235 | $44,635 |
| 2021 | $528,174 | $23,327 | $47,441 | $45,100 | 8 | — | $22,714 | $43,369 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Herbert Gilman Family Charitable reported a distributable amount of $63K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Herbert Gilman Family Charitable is led by Randy Gilman, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Randy Gilman
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Herbert Gilman Family Charitable
How much does Herbert Gilman Family Charitable give each year?
Herbert Gilman Family Charitable gave $86K across 8 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $51K across 4 grants.
What is Herbert Gilman Family Charitable's typical grant size?
Herbert Gilman Family Charitable's median grant in 2026 was $5,000, and its average grant was $10,742, across 8 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Herbert Gilman Family Charitable give grants?
Herbert Gilman Family Charitable gives mostly in New York: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (33%) and Connecticut (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Herbert Gilman Family Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Herbert Gilman Family Charitable's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Herbert Gilman Family Charitable's largest grantees?
Herbert Gilman Family Charitable's largest 2026 grantees include Jewish Federation of Greater Metro West NJ ($28,200), American Friends of Open University Israel ($25,000) and American Friends of Soroka Medical Center Inc ($20,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Herbert Gilman Family Charitable?
Herbert Gilman Family Charitable reported $353K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $86K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $63K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Herbert Gilman Family Charitable's EIN?
Herbert Gilman Family Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-6071321. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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