The Myers L & Marilyn R Girsh Foundation is a private independent foundation based in Norwalk, Connecticut. Established in 2013, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to philanthropic grantmaking to qualified nonprofit organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$234K
-5.6% YoY
Grant Count
7
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$33K
-5.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation supports a diverse range of charitable purposes, including:
- Healthcare & Medical Research: Support for nonprofit hospitals and medical research conducted by nonprofit organizations and foundations
- Education: Scholarships, loans, grants, and financial aid for college and post-graduate studies
- Jewish Organizations: Support for Jewish community organizations
- Human Services: Programs addressing human services needs
- Human Rights: Organizations working in human rights
- Children and Youth: Programs benefiting children and youth
- Animal Welfare: Animal welfare organizations
- Environmental Causes: Environmental initiatives
The Foundation makes contributions to 501(c)(3) organizations, with the exception of organizations testing for public safety.
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on:
- New York
- Florida
- North Carolina
The Foundation also supports local nonprofit organizations in Miami, Florida, as well as national organizations aligned with its priorities.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2023-2024):
- Total assets: $4.67M–$5.54M
- Total revenues: $176,881–$177,000
- Total expenses: $267,697–$268,000
- Total liabilities: $0
Staffing:
- 0 employees (operates as a foundation without staff)
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| Revenue | — | — | — |
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| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
164 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL J WALKER | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| CHARLES P SACHER | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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