Natalie & Jonathan Gerber Family
Natalie & Jonathan Gerber Family is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. It reported 12 grants totaling $707,732 in 2024, primarily to organizations in California.
Natalie & Jonathan Gerber Family at a glance
In short: Natalie & Jonathan Gerber Family gave $708K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $59K), mostly in California. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $707,732
- +25.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -42.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $58,978
- +119.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,430
- Total assets
- $372,009
- +563.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (4 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (99% 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 Natalie & Jonathan Gerber Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Application contact: Nataliejonathan Gerber Family Found
Mailing address: 1880 Century Park East 200, Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone: (310) 552-1600
Email: jg@gerberco.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Natalie & Jonathan Gerber Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was B'nei Akiva of Los Angeles ($364K). Together the top 10 received $675K.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 71 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 1% to Virginia, and less than 1% to New York. The listed grants included recipients in Los Angeles and elsewhere in California, as well as recipients in Alexandria, Virginia, and New York, New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Natalie & Jonathan Gerber Family open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 12 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $86K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $27K repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 460% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $126K (2021) to $708K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $708K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| B'nei Akiva of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $364,181 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Los an Los Angeles, CA | General and Unrestricted | $160,000 |
| West Coast Torah Retreat Camp Los Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $100,359 |
| Misc 501C Charities Los Angeles, CA | General and Unrestricted | $31,513 |
| Gindi Maimonides Synagogue Los Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $21,621 |
| David Oved Retreat Center Running Springs, CA | General and Unrestricted | $11,209 |
| Friend of Asor Alexandria, VA | General and Unrestricted | $7,650 |
| Young Israel of Century City Los Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $6,582 |
| Beth Jacob Congregation Beverly Hills, CA | General & Unrestricted | $1,891 |
| Food on Foot Los Angeles, CA | General and Unrestricted | $1,176 |
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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 | $372,009 | $726,795 | $787,627 | $707,732 | 12 | $707,732 | — | $19,632 |
| 2023 | $56,107 | $552,230 | $563,722 | $563,517 | 21 | $563,652 | — | $1,265 |
| 2022 | $51,748 | $389,746 | $330,312 | $330,187 | 24 | $330,187 | $23,621 | — |
| 2021 | $66,465 | $192,483 | $126,350 | $126,350 | 14 | $126,350 | — | $823 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Natalie & Jonathan Gerber Family reported a distributable amount of $20K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for Jewish community and educational organizations, as well as organizations addressing food insecurity and other charitable needs.
B'NEI AKIVA OF LOS ANGELES says its mission is to develop and train the next generation of Orthodox Zionist leaders from within the Los Angeles Jewish community through year-round programming. FOOD ON FOOT describes its work as assisting unhoused and low-income neighbors in Los Angeles with meals, clothing, life-skills training, employment, and permanent housing. OUR BIG KITCHEN LOS ANGELES says it provides food and support for people in need and community volunteering. JEWISH NATIONAL FUND describes work across areas including environmental initiatives, community building, Zionist education, and heritage preservation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 12 grants totaling $707,732. Grants ranged from $750 to $364,181, with a median grant of $9,430. The largest awards included $364,181 to B'NEI AKIVA OF LOS ANGELES, $160,000 to JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER LOS AN, and $100,359 to WEST COAST TORAH RETREAT CAMP. Other grants included $31,513 to MISC 501C CHARITIES and $21,621 to GINDI MAIMONIDES SYNAGOGUE.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists JONATHAN GERBER as President and NATALIE GERBER as Secretary.
Natalie & Jonathan Gerber Family is led by Jonathan Gerber, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jonathan Gerber
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Natalie Gerber
Secretary
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Natalie & Jonathan Gerber Family
How much does Natalie & Jonathan Gerber Family give each year?
Natalie & Jonathan Gerber Family gave $708K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $564K across 21 grants.
What is Natalie & Jonathan Gerber Family's typical grant size?
Natalie & Jonathan Gerber Family's median grant in 2024 was $9,430, and its average grant was $58,978, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Natalie & Jonathan Gerber Family that year got $5K on average.
Where does Natalie & Jonathan Gerber Family give grants?
Natalie & Jonathan Gerber Family gives mostly in California: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (8 grants).
Does Natalie & Jonathan Gerber Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Natalie & Jonathan Gerber Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Natalie & Jonathan Gerber Family's largest grantees?
Natalie & Jonathan Gerber Family's largest 2024 grantees include B'nei Akiva of Los Angeles ($364,181), Jewish Federation of Greater Los an ($160,000) and West Coast Torah Retreat Camp ($100,359), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Natalie & Jonathan Gerber Family?
Natalie & Jonathan Gerber Family reported $372K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $708K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Natalie & Jonathan Gerber Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for Jewish community and educational organizations, as well as organizations addressing food insecurity and other charitable needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Natalie & Jonathan Gerber Family?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Natalie & Jonathan Gerber Family's EIN?
Natalie & Jonathan Gerber Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1672574. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Natalie & Jonathan Gerber Family 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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