Jerome & Delores Zuckerman Gerwitz
Jerome & Delores Zuckerman Gerwitz is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations addressing international aid, education and job opportunities, community services, reproductive health, animal rehabilitation, food insecurity, arts and education, and medical research.
Jerome & Delores Zuckerman Gerwitz at a glance
In short: Jerome & Delores Zuckerman Gerwitz gave $42K across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in New York. 25% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $41,500
- +14.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- +7.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,482
- +6.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $967,706
- +21.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (7 of 28, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (82% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jerome & Delores Zuckerman Gerwitz
- 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: 100 Lincoln Place, Brooklyn, NY 11217-3606
Phone: (646) 483-5961
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jerome & Delores Zuckerman Gerwitz funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was World Connect ($10K). Together the top 10 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 121 grants of 121 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in New York (82%). Other reported shares were California (5%), Washington, DC (4%), Colorado (2%), and Massachusetts (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Jerome & Delores Zuckerman Gerwitz open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 28 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 71% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 92% 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 (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2021) to $54K (2019). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $42K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Connect New York, NY | Intl Aid & Grants | $10,000 |
| Sonia Sotomayor Judicial Internship New York, NY | Education & Job Opportunities | $5,000 |
| Goddard Riverside Community New York, NY | Community Services | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood New York, NY | Reproductive Health | $1,500 |
| Wild Bird Fund New York, NY | Animal Rehabilitation | $1,500 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | Food Insecurity | $1,500 |
| Brooklyn Conservatory of Music Brooklyn, NY | Arts Enrichment | $1,000 |
| Brooklyn Museum Brooklyn, NY | Arts and Education | $1,000 |
| Celiac Foundation Woodland Hills, CA | Celiac Scientific Research & ADV | $1,000 |
| City Meals on Wheels New York, NY | Food Insecurity | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $967,706 | $34,390 | $49,246 | $41,500 | 28 | $41,500 | $28,985 | $45,058 |
| 2024 | $796,083 | $31,363 | $44,231 | $36,170 | 26 | $36,170 | $26,693 | $41,172 |
| 2023 | $823,102 | $26,705 | $45,770 | $38,560 | 23 | $38,560 | $26,959 | $21,432 |
| 2022 | $825,050 | $33,227 | $44,778 | $38,000 | 23 | $38,000 | $36,530 | — |
| 2021 | $907,904 | $39,579 | $41,578 | $33,250 | 21 | $33,250 | $36,500 | $3,229 |
| 2020 | $1,027,173 | $38,515 | $50,186 | $41,000 | 22 | — | $34,527 | — |
| 2019 | $981,857 | $36,379 | $60,501 | $54,250 | 24 | — | $35,899 | $3,358 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jerome & Delores Zuckerman Gerwitz reported a distributable amount of $45K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations and purposes. For example, World Connect describes its work as co-investing with communities to advance development on their terms. Wild Bird Fund says it provides veterinary care and rehabilitation for New York City wildlife and educates New Yorkers about wildlife. World Central Kitchen says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. Other 2025 recipients include organizations whose stated missions include rescuing and caring for animals, finding a cure for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, and restoring and operating Prospect Park.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 28 grants totaling $41,500. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest awards included World Connect ($10,000), the Sonia Sotomayor Judicial Internship ($5,000), and Goddard Riverside Community ($2,500). Planned Parenthood, Wild Bird Fund, and World Central Kitchen each received $1,500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Diane E Lifton Esq as trustee.
Jerome & Delores Zuckerman Gerwitz is led by Diane E. Lifton Esq., Trustee on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Diane E. Lifton Esq.
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Jerome & Delores Zuckerman Gerwitz
How much does Jerome & Delores Zuckerman Gerwitz give each year?
Jerome & Delores Zuckerman Gerwitz gave $42K across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $36K across 26 grants.
What is Jerome & Delores Zuckerman Gerwitz's typical grant size?
Jerome & Delores Zuckerman Gerwitz's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,482, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jerome & Delores Zuckerman Gerwitz that year got $2K on average.
Where does Jerome & Delores Zuckerman Gerwitz give grants?
Jerome & Delores Zuckerman Gerwitz gives mostly in New York: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (13 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (6 grants).
Does Jerome & Delores Zuckerman Gerwitz give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on Jerome & Delores Zuckerman Gerwitz's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Animal Rescue" (3 grants).
Who are Jerome & Delores Zuckerman Gerwitz's largest grantees?
Jerome & Delores Zuckerman Gerwitz's largest 2025 grantees include World Connect ($10,000), Sonia Sotomayor Judicial Internship ($5,000) and Goddard Riverside Community ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jerome & Delores Zuckerman Gerwitz?
Jerome & Delores Zuckerman Gerwitz reported $968K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $42K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $45K (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 Jerome & Delores Zuckerman Gerwitz fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations and purposes. For example, World Connect describes its work as co-investing with communities to advance development on their terms. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jerome & Delores Zuckerman Gerwitz?
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 Jerome & Delores Zuckerman Gerwitz's EIN?
Jerome & Delores Zuckerman Gerwitz's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0839152. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Jerome & Delores Zuckerman Gerwitz 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 7, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
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