The Ganger Foundation Inc
The Ganger Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Lawrence, New York. Established in 1994, it operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with a focus on grantmaking to charitable causes.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.4M
+1.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$947K
+7.5% YoY
Grant Count
147
-12.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
+22.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds for donees' exempt purposes. Based on recent grant activity, the foundation demonstrates a strong commitment to religious and educational organizations, with particular emphasis on Jewish institutions and educational institutions serving Jewish communities.
Grantmaking
The foundation is an active grantmaker with a diverse portfolio of grants. Recent grant activity shows:
Grant Range
**: Grants vary significantly in size, from smaller contributions to major gifts of $125,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, with a concentration in the New York metropolitan area, including Brooklyn and surrounding communities.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Fiscal Year (Ending April 2024):
- Total Assets: $3,432,389
- Total Revenues: $1,035,390
- Total Expenses: $970,029
- Total Grants Awarded: Approximately $562,134 (57 grants)
Revenue Composition (FY 2024):
- Grants and Contributions: $1,095,240
- Investment Income and Dividends: $60,600
- Net Loss from Sale of Non-Inventory Assets: ($120,450)
Year-over-Year Growth (FY 2024 vs. FY 2023):
- Grants and Contributions increased 18.4%
- Investment Income increased 16.3%
The foundation maintains no liabilities and operates with zero employees, indicating it is managed by volunteer leadership.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,432,389 | $3,369,636 | $3,422,605 |
| Revenue | $1,035,390 | $856,108 | $1,189,287 |
| Expenses | $970,029 | $900,128 | $1,062,747 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $947,084 | $880,948 | $1,039,350 |
| Net Investment Income | $39,655 | $32,700 | $60,890 |
| Distributable Amount | $160,125 | $141,544 | $157,699 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
200 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Ira Ganger: Listed as the foundation contact and officer
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRA GANGER | MANAGER | 1 | — |
| SHOSHANA GANGER | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| AVIVA GANGER | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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