The Eric Gleacher Foundation
The Eric Gleacher Foundation is a private foundation based in North Palm Beach, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including support for melanoma research, a community health initiative, university golf programs, scholarships, and other charitable purposes.
The Eric Gleacher Foundation at a glance
In short: The Eric Gleacher Foundation gave $212K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in New York. 46% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $211,500
- +148.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +18.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,269
- +110.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $6,477,757
- +8.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 46% first-time grantees (6 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (55% 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 The Eric Gleacher Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It states that contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations. Applications should be submitted in writing, indicate charitable purposes, and include relevant supporting materials. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Eric Jay Gleacher
Mailing address: 11453 Old Harbour Road, North Palm Beach, FL 33408
Phone: (917) 838-3672
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Eric Gleacher Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center ($75K). Together the top 10 received $200K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 52 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in New York (55%), Florida (33%), and Illinois (12%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Eric Gleacher Foundation open to new grantees?
46%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 13 grantees (46%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 54% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 163% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 52% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $81K (2021) to $212K (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $212K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center New York, NY | Melanoma Research | $75,000 |
| Lost Tree Village Charitable Foundation Inc North Palm Beach, FL | Rivera Beach Health Initiative | $50,000 |
| Western Illinois University Foundation Macomb, IL | Men's and Women's Golf Programs | $25,000 |
| NYU Langone Hospitals New York, NY | Interdisciplinary Melanoma Cooperative Group Fund | $10,000 |
| Student Advocacy Inc Elmsford, NY | All Are for Cultural, Medical, Charitable, Etc. | $10,000 |
| Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation Inc Tuckahoe, NY | Scholarship Programs | $9,500 |
| Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation Inc North Palm Beach, FL | All Are for Cultural, Medical, Charitable, Etc. | $5,000 |
| On Course Foundation USA Orlando, FL | All Are for Cultural, Medical, Charitable, Etc. | $5,000 |
| Palm Beach Navy Seal Evening of Tribute Inc Palm Beach, FL | All Are for Cultural, Medical, Charitable, Etc. | $5,000 |
| The James C Ferrer Education Fund Inc Southampton, NY | All Are for Cultural, Medical, Charitable, Etc. | $5,000 |
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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 | $6,477,757 | $714,363 | $215,481 | $211,500 | 13 | $212,475 | $603,098 | $409,584 |
| 2023 | $5,984,849 | $-512,671 | $116,086 | $85,000 | 11 | $104,636 | — | $361,583 |
| 2022 | $6,613,606 | $156,668 | $190,076 | $170,500 | 7 | $181,797 | — | $354,801 |
| 2021 | $6,647,014 | $747,702 | $119,359 | $80,500 | 10 | $80,750 | $736,624 | $367,249 |
| 2020 | $6,018,671 | $3,141,311 | $215,077 | $202,000 | 11 | — | $421,498 | $191,601 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Eric Gleacher Foundation reported a distributable amount of $410K 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 show support for organizations and purposes including melanoma research, health initiatives, golf programs, scholarships, and education-related services.
The grantees describe their own work as follows: Lost Tree Village Charitable Foundation says it works to improve the lives of neighbors in need; Western Illinois University Foundation says it maximizes private support for the university’s educational and public-service mission; and Student Advocacy Inc. says it provides education-related counsel and legal representation for children and families. On Course Foundation USA says it supports wounded, injured, and ill veterans through golf, career training, and education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $211,500 through 13 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $75,000, with a median of $5,000.
Among its largest reported grants were $75,000 to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center for melanoma research; $50,000 to Lost Tree Village Charitable Foundation for the Rivera Beach Health Initiative; $25,000 to Western Illinois University Foundation for men’s and women’s golf programs; and $10,000 each to NYU Langone Hospitals for an interdisciplinary melanoma cooperative group fund and Student Advocacy Inc. for charitable purposes. Other reported recipients included Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation ($9,500 for scholarship programs), Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation, On Course Foundation USA, Palm Beach Navy SEAL Evening of Tribute, The James C. Ferrer Education Fund, Thirty Six East Sixty Second Street Foundation, and Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center. The filing also reports a $2,000 grant to Metropolitan Golf Association.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jay S. Gleacher as president and treasurer; Eric J. Gleacher as vice president and assistant treasurer; Sarah E. Gleacher as vice president and secretary; and William Sinclair as vice president.
The Eric Gleacher Foundation is led by Jay S. Gleacher, President & Treasurer since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jay S. Gleacher
President & Treasurer
Treasurer & Director → President & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric J. Gleacher
Vice President & Assistant Treasurer
President & Director → Vice President & Assistant Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah E. Gleacher
Vice President & Secretary
Vice President & Director → Vice President & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Sinclair
Vice President
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: James E. Gleacher (2020–2022) — Secretary & Director
- Former: John G. Gleacher (2020–2022) — Vice President & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Eric Gleacher Foundation
How much does The Eric Gleacher Foundation give each year?
The Eric Gleacher Foundation gave $212K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $85K across 11 grants.
What is The Eric Gleacher Foundation's typical grant size?
The Eric Gleacher Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $16,269, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Eric Gleacher Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does The Eric Gleacher Foundation give grants?
The Eric Gleacher Foundation gives mostly in New York: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (33%) and Illinois (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants), North Palm Beach, FL (2 grants) and Elmsford, NY (2 grants).
Does The Eric Gleacher Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on The Eric Gleacher Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "All Are for Cultural, Medical, Charitable, Etc." (6 grants).
Who are The Eric Gleacher Foundation's largest grantees?
The Eric Gleacher Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center ($75,000), Lost Tree Village Charitable Foundation Inc ($50,000) and Western Illinois University Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Eric Gleacher Foundation?
The Eric Gleacher Foundation reported $6.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $212K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $410K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Eric Gleacher Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations and purposes including melanoma research, health initiatives, golf programs, scholarships, and education-related services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Eric Gleacher Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Eric Gleacher Foundation's EIN?
The Eric Gleacher Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8968979. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Eric Gleacher 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 September 2026.
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