The Gant Family Foundation
The Gant Family Foundation is a private foundation established in 1968 and based in Melville, New York. As a 501(c)(3) organization, it operates as a grantmaking foundation that does not engage in direct charitable activities. Instead, it provides financial support to other organizations exempt under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3).
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$22.7M
+8.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$984K
+12.7% YoY
Grant Count
114
+11.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
+0.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary purpose is to support other tax-exempt organizations through grants and contributions. Its giving focuses on:
- Education
- Human Services
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$2,500
Average Grant
$8,400
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Massachusetts
- Florida
- New York
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Most Recent Filing (2024):
- Total Assets: $22,679,124
- Total Revenue: $4,431,333
- Total Expenses: $1,190,691
- Total Liabilities: $0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $22,679,124 | $21,004,040 | $18,127,282 |
| Revenue | $4,431,333 | $6,494,683 | $1,261,671 |
| Expenses | $1,190,691 | $992,157 | $904,335 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $982,818 | $875,250 | $759,570 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,087,696 | $3,390,063 | $1,161,133 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,211,625 | $981,964 | $1,045,795 |
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
Key personnel identified:
- Donald R. Gant (Part-Time Trustee)
- Laura G. Lilienfield (Part-Time Trustee)
- Christopher T. Gant (Part-Time Trustee)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DONALD R GANT | PART-TIME TRUSTEE | 10 | — |
| LAURA G LILIENFIELD | PART-TIME TRUSTEE | 10 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER T GANT | PART-TIME TRUSTEE | 10 | — |
| SARAH G MANDANIS | PART-TIME TRUSTEE | 10 | — |
| ALISON A GANT | PART-TIME TRUSTEE | 10 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 175 Broadhollow Road, Suite 250 Melville, NY 11747-4909
Phone: 516-228-9000
EIN: 23-7015091
Tax-Exempt Status: Designated as 501(c)(3); tax-exempt since June 1969
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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