Samuel I and Regina Gross Foundation
The Samuel I and Regina Gross Foundation is a private foundation based in Staten Island, New York. Its most recent filing on record is for 2022, with no later filing reported; the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Samuel I and Regina Gross Foundation at a glance
In short: Samuel I and Regina Gross Foundation gave $27K across 15 grants in 2022 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. 100% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $27,210
- -36.2% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 15
- +275.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $1,814
- -83.0% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $300
- Total assets
- $223,116
- +2.2% vs 2021
- New grantees (estimate)
- 100% first-time grantees (15 of 15, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (80% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Samuel I and Regina Gross Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its 2021 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. This describes the policy stated in that filing and should not be treated as current application guidance.
- Contact
Mailing address: 30 Bay St, Staten Island, NY 10301
Phone: (718) 447-8006
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Samuel I and Regina Gross Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Central Fund of Israel ($20K). Together the top 10 received $27K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2022 grant distribution was reported as 80% of grant dollars to recipients in New York, 3% to recipients in Pennsylvania, and 17% to recipients with an unspecified state. Listed recipients included organizations in Staten Island, Brooklyn, and New York, New York, as well as Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Samuel I and Regina Gross Foundation open to new grantees?
100%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 15 of 15 grantees (100%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $2K. How we count
- 0% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 274% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2020) to $43K (2021). In 2022 it made 15 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Fund of Israel Cedarhurst, NY | Sustaining | $20,000 |
| Reishit D'Ganecha Synagogue | Sustaining | $2,000 |
| Ramban Synagogue | Sustaining | $1,000 |
| Mosdot NER L'rachel | Sustaining | $1,000 |
| Charity Fund of the Old City Allentown, PA | Sustaining | $700 |
| Yeshivat Aderet Eliyahu | Sustaining | $500 |
| Z'chor L'avraham Synagogue Brooklyn, NY | Sustaining | $500 |
| ADI Israel Foundation New York, NY | Sustaining | $300 |
| Young Israel Synagogue New York, NY | Sustaining | $260 |
| Ohel Children's Home Brooklyn, NY | Sustaining | $250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $223,116 | $36,850 | $32,100 | $27,210 | 15 | $29,765 | — | $10,872 |
| 2021 | $218,366 | $50,018 | $44,178 | $42,660 | 4 | — | — | $10,611 |
| 2020 | $212,526 | $32,723 | $24,916 | $22,143 | 4 | — | $1,815 | $10,226 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Samuel I and Regina Gross Foundation reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included support for synagogues, charitable funds, and other organizations. The Central Fund of Israel, which received $20,000, says it was established to enable donations to reach charities in Israel. ADI Israel Foundation, which received $300, says it supports rehabilitative centers caring for severely disabled children in Israel. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $27,210. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $20,000, with a median of $300. The largest awards included $20,000 to the Central Fund of Israel, $2,000 to Reishit D'Ganecha Synagogue, and $1,000 each to Ramban Synagogue and Mosdot Ner L'Rachel.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Avery Gross was listed as president on the 2022 filing.
Samuel I and Regina Gross Foundation is led by Avery Gross, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Avery Gross
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Samuel I and Regina Gross Foundation
How much does Samuel I and Regina Gross Foundation give each year?
Samuel I and Regina Gross Foundation gave $27K across 15 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $43K across 4 grants.
What is Samuel I and Regina Gross Foundation's typical grant size?
Samuel I and Regina Gross Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $300, and its average grant was $1,814, across 15 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Samuel I and Regina Gross Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Samuel I and Regina Gross Foundation give grants?
Samuel I and Regina Gross Foundation gives mostly in New York: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Samuel I and Regina Gross Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Samuel I and Regina Gross Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Sustaining" (15 grants).
Who are Samuel I and Regina Gross Foundation's largest grantees?
Samuel I and Regina Gross Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Central Fund of Israel ($20,000), Reishit D'Ganecha Synagogue ($2,000) and Ramban Synagogue ($1,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How large is Samuel I and Regina Gross Foundation?
Samuel I and Regina Gross Foundation reported $223K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $30K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Samuel I and Regina Gross Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included support for synagogues, charitable funds, and other organizations. The Central Fund of Israel, which received $20,000, says it was established to enable donations to reach charities in Israel. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Samuel I and Regina Gross Foundation?
The foundation stated on its 2021 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Samuel I and Regina Gross Foundation's EIN?
Samuel I and Regina Gross Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6161406. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does Samuel I and Regina Gross Foundation 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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