The Dennis and Nancy Gershenson Family Foundaton
The Dennis and Nancy Gershenson Family Foundaton is a private foundation, based in Farmington Hills, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $240K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $10K. Net investment income was $10K.
The Dennis and Nancy Gershenson Family Foundaton at a glance
In short: The Dennis and Nancy Gershenson Family Foundaton gave $10K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $9,800
- +25.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,267
- +67.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,800
- Total assets
- $239,744
- +26.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (77% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Dennis and Nancy Gershenson Family Foundaton funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Beaumont Health Foundation ($8K). Together the top 3 received $10K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Dennis and Nancy Gershenson Family Foundaton gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+15%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 111% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2022) to $10K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beaumont Health Foundation Southfield, MI | General | $7,500 |
| Jafco Sunrise, FL | General | $1,800 |
| Magen David Adom New York, NY | General | $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 | $239,744 | $12,178 | $11,306 | $9,800 | 3 | $10,502 | $9,949 | $9,436 |
| 2023 | $189,112 | $10,485 | $9,265 | $7,800 | 4 | $8,482 | $8,318 | $9,531 |
| 2022 | $225,342 | $6,825 | $3,381 | $1,800 | 1 | $2,462 | $6,061 | $10,850 |
| 2021 | $163,422 | $3,850 | $10,025 | $8,500 | 3 | — | $3,126 | $6,251 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Dennis and Nancy Gershenson Family Foundaton reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Dennis and Nancy Gershenson Family Foundaton's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dennis Gershenson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Gershenson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Gershenson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/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 The Dennis and Nancy Gershenson Family Foundaton
How much does The Dennis and Nancy Gershenson Family Foundaton give each year?
The Dennis and Nancy Gershenson Family Foundaton gave $10K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $8K across 4 grants.
What is The Dennis and Nancy Gershenson Family Foundaton's typical grant size?
The Dennis and Nancy Gershenson Family Foundaton's median grant in 2024 was $1,800, and its average grant was $3,267, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Dennis and Nancy Gershenson Family Foundaton give grants?
The Dennis and Nancy Gershenson Family Foundaton gives mostly in Michigan: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (18%) and New York (5%).
Does The Dennis and Nancy Gershenson Family Foundaton give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Dennis and Nancy Gershenson Family Foundaton's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Dennis and Nancy Gershenson Family Foundaton?
The Dennis and Nancy Gershenson Family Foundaton reported $240K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Dennis and Nancy Gershenson Family Foundaton's EIN?
The Dennis and Nancy Gershenson Family Foundaton's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3314619. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 16, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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