The Gaisman Foundation Inc

WAINSCOTT, NY EIN: 13-6129464

The Gaisman Foundation Inc is a private foundation incorporated in Delaware in 1934 and established in 1936. Based in Wainscott, New York, the foundation accomplishes its charitable purposes solely through a program of making charitable gifts and does not conduct direct charitable activities or make program-related investments.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$54.8M

-5.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$7.2M

-2.6% YoY

Grant Count

-14.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$1.2M

+13.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gaisman Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $7.7M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation does not provide a formal mission statement. However, its funding priorities include:

Medical research and medical institutions
Education
Health and wellness
Community health
Animal welfare and rescue programs

Grantmaking

The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Grantmaking is by invitation only.

Grant Range

$1,000 to $5,300,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation gives primarily in New York.

Grant Distribution by State

New York $37.0M (100%)

Maryland $15K (0%)

Michigan $10K (0%)

Missouri $5K (0%)

States

Maryland Michigan Missouri New York

Cities

CamdentonEast HamptonHillsdaleLa PlataNew YorkSouthampton

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets:

$54,771,132 to $61,100,000 (varies by reporting year)
Most recent: $57,900,831 (2023)

Annual Giving:

$7,168,000 to $7,360,000

Revenue:

Total revenues: $8,170,157 (2023)

Giving Rate:

12.7% of assets

Employees:

0 employees

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$54,771,132	$57,900,831	$61,130,280
Revenue	$8,499,131	$8,170,157	$4,459,525
Expenses	$11,517,345	$11,371,931	$11,513,449
Qualifying Distributions	$7,168,000	$7,360,000	$7,524,500
Net Investment Income	$4,149,786	$4,158,226	$470,576
Distributable Amount	$7,678,929	$7,180,475	$7,355,265

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 6 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

44 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund ($7,102,000), The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center ($34,000), Mt Sinai Hospital ($25,500).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
EAST HAMPTON POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION EAST HAMPTON, NY	TO INSURE THAT THE PROTECTION OF OUR POLICE OFFICERS' RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS ARE PRESERVED	$500
EAST HAMPTON PUBLIC LIBRARY EAST HAMPTON, NY	EDUCATION	$1,000
FIDELITY CHARITABLE GIFT FUND NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT TO VARIOUS CHARITIES.	$7,102,000
MT SINAI HOSPITAL NEW YORK, NY	MEDICAL RESEARCH	$25,500
PATRONS OF THE ART IN THE VATICAN MUSEUM	ART RESTORATION	$5,000
THE SCHWARZMAN ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER NEW YORK, NY	NON-PROFIT ANIMAL HOSPITAL	$34,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Eric Waldman is listed as a contact person for the foundation.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
ERIC WALDMAN	CHAIRMAN	20	—
KIMBERLY WALDMAN	DIRECTOR	10	—

Contact Information

Address: PO Box 841, Wainscott, NY 11975-0841
Phone: 917-817-7710

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Gaisman Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation does not provide a formal mission statement. However, its funding priorities include: • Medical research and medical institutions • Education • Health and wellness • Community health • Animal welfare and rescue programs

How do I apply for a grant from The Gaisman Foundation Inc?

**Grant Activity:** • Total giving: $7,168,000 to $7,360,000 annually (based on most recent filings) • Number of grants: Approximately 7-11 grants per year • Grant range: $1,000 to $5,300,000 • Median grant: $10,000 • Typical awards: $500 to $7,102,000 **Recent Grants (2023):** • Mt Sinai Hospital Pharmacy Association: $2,000,000 (Medical Research) • Stephen and Christine Schwarzman Animal Medical Center (AMC): $24,000 (Non-Profit Animal Hospital) • East Hampton Meals on Wheels (grant amount no…

Where does The Gaisman Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation gives primarily in New York.

What size grants does The Gaisman Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, The Gaisman Foundation Inc awarded 6 grants totaling $7.2M — an average of about $1.2M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Gaisman Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Gaisman Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $7.7M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.