Myers L & Marilyn R Girsh

Foundation · Grantmaker NORWALK, CT EIN: 45-5303068

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

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$33K

-5.6% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

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

Florida $1.0M (83%)

Connecticut $150K (12%)

New York $35K (3%)

Louisiana $10K (1%)

District of Columbia $3K (0%)

Iowa $3K (0%)

Maryland $2K (0%)

North Carolina $2K (0%)

+9 more states

States

Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Georgia Iowa Louisiana Massachusetts Maryland Montana North Carolina Nebraska New York Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Texas Virginia

Cities

ALEXANDRIAARLINGTONASHLANDATLANTABALTIMOREBETHESDABOONEBOYS TOWNCAMBRIDGECINCINNATICLERMONTCOCONUT CREEKCOLUMBUSDALLASELIZABETH CITYHOLLYWOODIRVINGJACKSONVILLEMIAMIMIAMI BEACH

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)

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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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

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Childrens Resource Fund Inc ($100,000), Family & Children's Agency Inc ($75,000), Mount Sinai Medical Center ($50,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CHILDRENS RESOURCE FUND INC MIAMI, FL	CONTRIBUTION TO 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATI	$100,000
FAMILY & CHILDREN'S AGENCY INC NORWALK, CT	CONTRIBUTION TO 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATI	$75,000
MOUNT SINAI MEDICAL CENTER MIAMI BEACH, FL	SUPPORT FOR NOT FOR PROFIT HOSPITALS	$50,000
PINE HILL COMMUNITY CENTER LTD PINE HILL, NY	CONTRIBUTION TO 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATI	$2,000
SPARK YOUTH NYC INC NEW YORK, NY	CONTRIBUTION TO 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATI	$3,000
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE ALBEMARLE ELIZABETH CITY, NC	CONTRIBUTION TO 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATI	$2,000
BREAKTHROUGH T1D NEW YORK, NY	SUPPORT MEDICAL RESEARCH BY NPO	$2,000

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

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Myers L & Marilyn R Girsh fund?

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 …

How do I apply for a grant from Myers L & Marilyn R Girsh?

**Grant Activity:** • Made 54 grants in the most recent reporting year • Typical award range: $40,000–$100,000 • Types of support include program support and general operating support **Recent Financial Activity:** • Total giving: $234,000–$268,000 (varies by reporting year) • The Foundation had 0 live grant opportunities listed in recent data

Where does Myers L & Marilyn R Girsh make 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.