Jerome W Gratenstein
Jerome W Gratenstein is a private foundation, based in Scarsdale, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $499K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $35K. Net investment income was $9K.
Jerome W Gratenstein at a glance
In short: Jerome W Gratenstein gave $35K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $34,700
- -31.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,783
- +14.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,300
- Total assets
- $498,763
- -4.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (58% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Jerome W Gratenstein funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Washington University in St Louis ($20K). Together the top 6 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 26 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Jerome W Gratenstein gives
- Giving grew 78% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 102% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2021) to $51K (2023). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington University in St Louis St. Louis, MO | General Support | $20,000 |
| American Jewish Committee Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Anti Defamation League New York, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Mid Island JCC - Rudman Plainview, NY | General Support | $1,600 |
| Harlem Troupe New York, NY | General Support | $1,600 |
| Food Bank NYC New York, NY | General Support | $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 | $498,763 | $16,376 | $41,873 | $34,700 | 6 | $34,733 | $9,100 | $34,126 |
| 2023 | $524,260 | $5,009 | $62,610 | $50,500 | 10 | $56,207 | $7,763 | $28,819 |
| 2022 | $581,861 | $99,387 | $31,655 | $22,500 | 6 | $22,500 | $1,137 | $26,168 |
| 2021 | $514,129 | $10,407 | $25,848 | $19,500 | 4 | $19,500 | $3,639 | $28,754 |
| 2020 | $529,570 | $550,035 | $20,465 | — | — | — | — | $2,183 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jerome W Gratenstein reported a distributable amount of $34K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jerome W Gratenstein is led by Michele Lazar, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michele Lazar
President
Treasurer → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beth Cohen
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward Haiken
Treasurer
President → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Haiken
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roberta Haiken
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bernard S. Berkowitz (2020–2023) — Vice President
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.
Frequently asked questions about Jerome W Gratenstein
How much does Jerome W Gratenstein give each year?
Jerome W Gratenstein gave $35K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $51K across 10 grants.
What is Jerome W Gratenstein's typical grant size?
Jerome W Gratenstein's median grant in 2024 was $3,300, and its average grant was $5,783, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jerome W Gratenstein give grants?
Jerome W Gratenstein gives mostly in Missouri: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (28%) and Pennsylvania (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Jerome W Gratenstein give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Jerome W Gratenstein's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jerome W Gratenstein's largest grantees?
Jerome W Gratenstein's largest 2024 grantees include Washington University in St Louis ($20,000), American Jewish Committee ($5,000) and Anti Defamation League ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jerome W Gratenstein?
Jerome W Gratenstein reported $499K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $35K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $34K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Jerome W Gratenstein's EIN?
Jerome W Gratenstein's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1188175. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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