Leonore S Gershwin 1987 FBO Library of
Leonore S Gershwin 1987 FBO Library of is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in San Francisco, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $152K. Net investment income was $75K.
Leonore S Gershwin 1987 FBO Library of at a glance
In short: Leonore S Gershwin 1987 FBO Library of gave $152K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $152K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $152,107
- -3.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $152,107
- -3.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $152,107
- Total assets
- $1,467,578
- -3.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% 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 Leonore S Gershwin 1987 FBO Library of funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Library of Congress Trust Fnd Board ($152K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Leonore S Gershwin 1987 FBO Library of gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $150K (2022) to $164K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $152K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Library of Congress Trust Fnd Board Washington, DC | To protect and preserve musical history of ira gershwin & to manage the assets to support library of congress. | $152,107 |
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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 | $1,467,578 | $623,356 | $705,782 | $152,107 | 1 | $152,107 | $75,252 | $152,107 |
| 2023 | $1,527,414 | $968,250 | $798,062 | $157,625 | 1 | $157,625 | $327,813 | $157,625 |
| 2022 | $1,354,309 | $907,161 | $800,931 | $149,751 | 1 | $149,751 | $255,981 | $149,751 |
| 2021 | $1,496,518 | $793,288 | $893,295 | $154,831 | 1 | $154,831 | $74,780 | $154,831 |
| 2020 | $1,419,343 | $1,035,177 | $888,659 | $163,668 | 1 | — | $335,174 | $163,668 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Leonore S Gershwin 1987 FBO Library of reported a distributable amount of $152K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Leonore S Gershwin 1987 FBO Library of is led by Jean Strunsky, Trustee on every filing since 2022 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jean Strunsky
Trustee
On filings since 2022
15 hrs/week
$225K (2022) → $113K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Michael Strunsky (2020–2021) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $113K, to Jean Strunsky (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Leonore S Gershwin 1987 FBO Library of
How much does Leonore S Gershwin 1987 FBO Library of give each year?
Leonore S Gershwin 1987 FBO Library of gave $152K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $158K across 1 grant.
How large is Leonore S Gershwin 1987 FBO Library of?
Leonore S Gershwin 1987 FBO Library of reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $152K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $152K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Leonore S Gershwin 1987 FBO Library of?
Leonore S Gershwin 1987 FBO Library of is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in San Francisco, CA. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Leonore S Gershwin 1987 FBO Library of operate?
Leonore S Gershwin 1987 FBO Library of has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is Leonore S Gershwin 1987 FBO Library of's EIN?
Leonore S Gershwin 1987 FBO Library of's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6932393. 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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