Michael Gross Family Foundation
The Michael Gross Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York City, New York. Its 2024 filing lists direct charitable activities providing assistance to schools for education and assistance for underprivileged children.
Michael Gross Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Michael Gross Family Foundation gave $1.4M across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $136K), mostly in Michigan. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,360,500
- +272.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $136,050
- +272.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $4,677,820
- -10.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (3 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (55% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Michael Gross Family Foundation
- Contact
Application contact: Michael Gross
Mailing address: 1016 5Th Ave, Nyc, NY 10028
Phone: (212) 993-1675
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Michael Gross Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Michigan ($750K). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 51 (41%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 55% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 28% to recipients in New York, and 17% to recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Michael Gross Family Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 10 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $84K; repeat grants $158K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $50K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $366K (2023) to $1.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | Contribution | $750,000 |
| Northwestern University Evanston, IL | Contribution | $225,000 |
| Youth Renewal Fund NY, NY | Contribution | $118,000 |
| Trinity School NYC, NY | Contribution | $80,000 |
| NY Road Runners NYC, NY | Contribution | $50,000 |
| Icahn School of Medicine NYC, NY | Contribution | $50,000 |
| Mount Sinai Childrens Hospital NYC, NY | Contribution | $45,000 |
| Mecox Bay Conservancy Inc Water Mill, NY | Contribution | $25,000 |
| Steer for Student Athletes Rye, NY | Contribution | $15,000 |
| South Fork Bakery Sag Harbor, NY | Contribution | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,677,820 | $822,205 | $1,376,145 | $1,360,500 | 10 | $1,360,500 | $620,862 | — |
| 2023 | $5,231,760 | $430,327 | $371,445 | $365,500 | 10 | $365,500 | $430,327 | — |
| 2022 | $5,172,878 | $344,182 | $734,020 | $688,350 | 10 | $688,350 | $304,182 | — |
| 2021 | $5,562,716 | $3,470,224 | $1,100,315 | $1,088,675 | 10 | $1,088,675 | $1,988,747 | — |
| 2020 | $3,192,807 | $920,173 | $864,919 | $852,950 | 11 | — | $269,629 | $102,859 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2024 filing lists assistance to schools for education and assistance for underprivileged children as its direct charitable activities.
Its grantees describe a range of work. Youth Renewal Fund says it raises funds to develop and monitor educational programs for disadvantaged Israeli youths and to raise educational standards. Steer for Student Athletes says it provides individualized mentorship, services, and financial support to help students thrive academically, develop socially and emotionally, and excel athletically. Northwestern University describes its commitment to teaching, research, and student growth in a diverse academic community. The University of Michigan describes its mission as representing and advocating for its member physicians.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $1,360,500 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $750,000, with a median grant of $50,000. The largest awards were $750,000 to the University of Michigan, $225,000 to Northwestern University, and $118,000 to Youth Renewal Fund. Other listed grants included $80,000 to Trinity School, $50,000 each to NY Road Runners and Icahn School of Medicine, and $45,000 to Mount Sinai Childrens Hospital.
The 2024 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists a letter as the application material, Michael Gross as the contact, and no restrictions on awards. How to apply: Submit a letter to Michael Gross; the filing lists no restrictions on awards. Deadline: None.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Michael Gross is listed as president on the 2024 filing.
Michael Gross Family Foundation is led by Michael Gross, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Gross
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Michael Gross Family Foundation
How much does Michael Gross Family Foundation give each year?
Michael Gross Family Foundation gave $1.4M across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $366K across 10 grants.
What is Michael Gross Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Michael Gross Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $136,050, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Michael Gross Family Foundation that year got $84K on average.
Where does Michael Gross Family Foundation give grants?
Michael Gross Family Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 55% 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 Illinois (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were NYC, NY (4 grants).
Does Michael Gross Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Michael Gross Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (10 grants).
Who are Michael Gross Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Michael Gross Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Michigan ($750,000), Northwestern University ($225,000) and Youth Renewal Fund ($118,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Michael Gross Family Foundation?
Michael Gross Family Foundation reported $4.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $822K.
What does Michael Gross Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing lists assistance to schools for education and assistance for underprivileged children as its direct charitable activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Michael Gross Family Foundation?
Michael Gross Family Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Michael Gross Family Foundation's EIN?
Michael Gross Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-7067025. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Michael Gross Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/michael-gross-family-foundation-morg_f728b316938e46bbb54b600e08c6c0ff
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