The Estelle Friedman Gervis Charitable
The Estelle Friedman Gervis Charitable is a private foundation, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $86K. Net investment income was $222K.
The Estelle Friedman Gervis Charitable at a glance
In short: The Estelle Friedman Gervis Charitable gave $86K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $29K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $85,521
- +13.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,507
- +13.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $184
- Total assets
- $4,176,562
- -1.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (0% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Estelle Friedman Gervis Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Deaf Children Families and Communities (DCFC) ($85K). Together the top 3 received $86K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 42 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Estelle Friedman Gervis Charitable gives
- Giving fell 28% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 101% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $75K (2023) to $120K (2020). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $86K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Deaf Children Families and Communities (DCFC) | Providing innovative education program for deaf people & families | $85,301 |
| Caitlyn Fund via Gofundme Redwood City, CA | General Support | $184 |
| Humane Society of Louisiana New Orleans, LA | General Support | $36 |
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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 | $4,176,562 | $264,727 | $324,525 | $85,521 | 3 | $280,012 | $221,936 | $275,943 |
| 2023 | $4,235,748 | $171,431 | $340,571 | $75,058 | 3 | $298,082 | $110,942 | $259,258 |
| 2022 | $4,405,569 | $16,432 | $390,960 | $108,866 | 13 | $343,525 | $67,019 | $277,306 |
| 2021 | $4,787,873 | $413,677 | $407,220 | $119,512 | 10 | $330,269 | $347,943 | $309,905 |
| 2020 | $4,772,771 | $205,009 | $409,556 | $120,090 | 13 | — | $137,287 | $300,516 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Estelle Friedman Gervis Charitable reported a distributable amount of $276K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Estelle Friedman Gervis Charitable is led by Barbara Gervis, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barbara Gervis
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$172K (2020) → $125K (2024)
Abby Lubran
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Miller
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Foster
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yuri Lubran
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $125K, to Barbara Gervis (President/Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about The Estelle Friedman Gervis Charitable
How much does The Estelle Friedman Gervis Charitable give each year?
The Estelle Friedman Gervis Charitable gave $86K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $75K across 3 grants.
What is The Estelle Friedman Gervis Charitable's typical grant size?
The Estelle Friedman Gervis Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $184, and its average grant was $28,507, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Does The Estelle Friedman Gervis Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of The Estelle Friedman Gervis Charitable's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Estelle Friedman Gervis Charitable?
The Estelle Friedman Gervis Charitable reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $280K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $276K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Estelle Friedman Gervis Charitable operate?
The Estelle Friedman Gervis Charitable has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, New Jersey, New York, South Carolina, Virginia.
What is The Estelle Friedman Gervis Charitable's EIN?
The Estelle Friedman Gervis Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2021210. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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