Joseph & Margot Ganger Foundation Inc
Joseph & Margot Ganger Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2023 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, with the largest awards going to organizations in New York and Massachusetts.
Joseph & Margot Ganger Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Joseph & Margot Ganger Foundation Inc gave $135K across 28 grants in 2023 (avg $5K), mostly in New York. 81% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $135,391
- -38.4% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 28
- -31.7% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $4,835
- -9.8% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,617,655
- -8.0% vs 2022
- New grantees (estimate)
- 81% first-time grantees (22 of 27, 2023)
- Primary geography
- New York (81% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Joseph & Margot Ganger Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Amerex Group 512 Seventh Ave, New York, NY 10018
Phone: (212) 967-3330
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Joseph & Margot Ganger Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Jewish Heritage Center ($40K). Together the top 10 received $124K.
Grant Size Distribution
140 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 140 grants of 140 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 13% to Massachusetts, and 6% to New Jersey. The filing also reports 0% for Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Joseph & Margot Ganger Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
81%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 22 of 27 grantees (81%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $775 first-time, $9K repeat.
- 19% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 21% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 275% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $111K (2020) to $220K (2022). In 2023 it made 28 grants totaling $135K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Heritage Center Flushing, NY | General Purpose | $40,000 |
| Cong Merkas Olumi Brooklyn, NY | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Bais Yaakov of Pomona Suffern, NY | General Purpose | $12,500 |
| Torah Academy Brookline, MA | General Purpose | $12,500 |
| Hampton Synagogue Westhampton Beach, NY | General Purpose | $8,675 |
| Rosenbaum Yeshiva of North Jersey River Edge, NJ | General Purpose | $7,500 |
| Mesivta of Greater Boston Brighton, MA | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun New York, NY | General Purpose | $4,100 |
| UJA-Federation of New York New York, NY | General Purpose | $4,058 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah New York, NY | General Purpose | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,617,655 | $18,443 | $147,244 | $135,391 | 28 | $135,641 | $13,779 | $49,360 |
| 2022 | $1,758,671 | $-14,719 | $237,279 | $219,816 | 41 | $222,071 | $9,099 | $62,640 |
| 2021 | $2,113,519 | $118,076 | $152,589 | $124,215 | 37 | $128,015 | $89,833 | $78,321 |
| 2020 | $2,236,342 | $-192,856 | $152,934 | $111,437 | 34 | — | — | $82,285 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joseph & Margot Ganger Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $49K for 2023 — 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 own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2023 grants show support for educational and religious organizations, including schools, yeshivas, and congregations, as well as organizations with other charitable purposes. For example, Friends of United Hatzalah says it raises funds for organizations providing medical and trauma-related first-responder services, while Friends of JCC Krakow describes its work as providing educational and cultural opportunities connected to Jewish life in Krakow.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation made 28 grants totaling $135,391. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $40,000, with a median grant of $1,000.
The largest listed awards were $40,000 to Jewish Heritage Center, $25,000 to Cong Merkas Olumi, and $12,500 each to Bais Yaakov of Pomona and Torah Academy. Each was designated for general purposes. Other listed grants included $8,675 to Hampton Synagogue and $7,500 to Rosenbaum Yeshiva of North Jersey, also for general purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Margot Ganger and Ira Ganger as officers.
Joseph & Margot Ganger Foundation Inc's 2023 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Ira Ganger
Officer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margot Ganger
Officer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Joseph & Margot Ganger Foundation Inc
How much does Joseph & Margot Ganger Foundation Inc give each year?
Joseph & Margot Ganger Foundation Inc gave $135K across 28 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $220K across 41 grants.
What is Joseph & Margot Ganger Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Joseph & Margot Ganger Foundation Inc's median grant in 2023 was $1,000, and its average grant was $4,835, across 28 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Joseph & Margot Ganger Foundation Inc that year got $4K on average.
Where does Joseph & Margot Ganger Foundation Inc give grants?
Joseph & Margot Ganger Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (13%) and New Jersey (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants), Brooklyn, NY (5 grants), Suffern, NY (2 grants) and Miami Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does Joseph & Margot Ganger Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Joseph & Margot Ganger Foundation Inc's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Joseph & Margot Ganger Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Joseph & Margot Ganger Foundation Inc's largest 2023 grantees include Jewish Heritage Center ($40,000), Cong Merkas Olumi ($25,000) and Bais Yaakov of Pomona ($12,500), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is Joseph & Margot Ganger Foundation Inc?
Joseph & Margot Ganger Foundation Inc reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $136K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $49K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Joseph & Margot Ganger Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2023 grants show support for educational and religious organizations, including schools, yeshivas, and congregations, as well as organizations with other charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Joseph & Margot Ganger Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Joseph & Margot Ganger Foundation Inc's EIN?
Joseph & Margot Ganger Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3002962. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does Joseph & Margot Ganger 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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