The Frances Wang Gershon Supporting Fndn
The organization is designed to provide support for other charitable organizations as described in sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a) of the internal revenue code. The organization is operated exclusively for charitable, educational, or religious purposes. It supports activities for the benefit of, performs the functions of, or carries out the purpose of, the jewish community foundation of greater Kansas city.
The Frances Wang Gershon Supporting Fndn at a glance
In short: The Frances Wang Gershon Supporting Fndn gave $45K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $45K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $45,000
- -10.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $45,000
- -10.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $45,000
- Total assets
- $605,584
- +5.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Kansas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Frances Wang Gershon Supporting Fndn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City ($45K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Frances Wang Gershon Supporting Fndn gives
- Giving fell 55% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2020) to $100K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City Overland Park, KS | Donation Supporting the Frances Gershon Freiden Klein Fund | $45,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $605,584 | $29,783 | $54,119 | $45,000 | 1 | $29,783 |
| 2024 | $572,366 | $23,479 | $59,346 | $50,000 | 1 | $23,479 |
| 2023 | $582,961 | $-1,402 | $8,662 | — | — | $-1,402 |
| 2022 | $529,022 | $27,094 | $109,427 | $100,000 | 1 | $27,094 |
| 2021 | $709,748 | $-5,968 | $40,198 | $30,000 | 1 | $-5,968 |
| 2020 | $696,529 | $-32,244 | $39,659 | $30,000 | 1 | $-32,244 |
About The Frances Wang Gershon Supporting Fndn
Based on IRS filings
The Frances Wang Gershon Supporting Fndn is a public charity, based in Overland Park, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $606K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $45K. Net investment income was $30K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Frances Wang Gershon Supporting Fndn is led by Bari Freiden, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bari Freiden
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ellen G. Polsky
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Freiden
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Intrater
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Seth Freiden
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stanford Zeldin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joshua Stein
Secretary
Trustee & Director of Philan → Director of Philanthropy, 2021
Director of Philanthropy → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael L. Klein
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sanford Krigel
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Peden
CFO
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Kevin Taylor (2020–2024) — CFO
- Former: Lauren Mattleman Hoopes (2020–2024) — Executive Director
- Former: Philip Klein (2023–2024) — Assistant Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Frances Wang Gershon Supporting Fndn
How much does The Frances Wang Gershon Supporting Fndn give each year?
The Frances Wang Gershon Supporting Fndn gave $45K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $50K across 1 grant.
How large is The Frances Wang Gershon Supporting Fndn?
The Frances Wang Gershon Supporting Fndn reported $606K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $30K.
Where does The Frances Wang Gershon Supporting Fndn operate?
The Frances Wang Gershon Supporting Fndn has awarded grants in Kansas.
What is The Frances Wang Gershon Supporting Fndn's EIN?
The Frances Wang Gershon Supporting Fndn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-1115147. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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