The Gelfond Family Foundation

NEW YORK, NY EIN: 13-7118118

The Gelfond Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in NEW YORK, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 32 grants totaling $119K. Net investment income was $125K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.3M

-0.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$119K

+20.1% YoY

Grant Count

-13.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$4K

+38.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gelfond Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $102K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About The Gelfond Family Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

New York $316K (76%)

Maryland $29K (7%)

District of Columbia $20K (5%)

New Jersey $15K (4%)

Illinois $11K (3%)

California $9K (2%)

Florida $6K (1%)

Wisconsin $6K (1%)

+4 more states

States

Alabama California Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Georgia Illinois Massachusetts Maryland New Jersey New York Wisconsin

Cities

AtlantaBaltimoreBethesdaBosonCambridgeChicagoCos CobElmsfordGlendaleMalibuMontgomeryNew YorkNewarkNw WashingtonQuogueSan FranciscoSilver SpringTampaThe BronxWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$1,316,596	$1,317,109	$1,364,944
Revenue	$146,449	$77,042	$135,706
Expenses	$146,962	$125,019	$121,061
Qualifying Distributions	$118,697	$98,799	$94,200
Net Investment Income	$124,783	$57,018	$102,751
Distributable Amount	$101,619	$94,248	$107,012

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

146 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Jewish National Fund ($15,000), American Friends of Magen David Adom ($15,000), Learning Spring Elementary School ($12,500).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY ATLANTA, GA	TO SAVE LIVES, CELEBRATE LIVES, AND LEAD THE FIGHT FOR A WORLD WITHOUT CANCER.	$500
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS TAMPA, FL	TO DEVELOP POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS THAT HAVE A DIRECT AND LASTING EFFECT ON THE LIVES OF YOUNG PEOPLE.	$2,500
CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCY NEW YORK, NY	THE CONSERVANCY FOCUSES ON MAINTAINING CENTRAL PARK AS A LANDMARK IN URBAN RECREATIONAL LIFE, AS IT WAS ORIGINALLY INTENDED TO BE.	$2,500
CITIZENS' COMMITTEE FOR CHILDREN OF NEW YORK INC NEW YORK, NY	TO EDUCATE AND MOBILIZE NEW YORKERS TO MAKE NEW YORK CITY A BETTER PLACE FOR CHILDREN.	$6,500
CITY HARVEST NEW YORK, NY	TO END HUNGER IN COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT NEW YORK CITY. WE DO THIS THROUGH FOOD RESCUE AND DISTRIBUTION, EDUCATION, AND OTHER PRACTICAL, INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS.	$1,000
CITYMEALS ON WHEELS NEW YORK, NY	TO PROVIDE A LIFELINE OF NUTRITIOUS FOOD AND HUMAN COMPANY TO HOMEBOUND ELDERLY NEW YORKERS	$2,500
CONCERTS IN MOTION NEW YORK, NY	ENGAGE A DIVERSE COMMUNITY OF TALENTED PROFESSIONAL AND STUDENT MUSICIANS WHO TRAVEL ACROSS THE NEW YORK METRO AREA TO PERFORM CONCERTS.	$1,000
CONGREGATION RODEPH SHOLOM NEW YORK, NY	TO INSPIRE CONGREGANTS TO LIVE THEIR LIVES FILLED WITH MEANING AND PURPOSE IN A SPIRITUAL COMMUNITY NOURISHED BY JEWISH TRADITIONS, TEXTS AND PRAYER.	$4,340
DOROT INC NEW YORK, NY	TO ALLEVIATE SOCIAL ISOLATION AMONG THE ELDERLY AND PROVIDE SERVICES TO HELP THEM LIVE INDEPENDENTLY AS VALUED MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.	$2,000
FOOD BANK FOR NEW YORK CITY NEW YORK, NY	TO END HUNGER BY ORGANIZING FOOD, INFORMATION, AND SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY SURVIVAL AND DIGNITY.	$1,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
LINDA R STEIN	TRUSTEE	1	—
PAMELA GELFOND	TRUSTEE	1	—
CLAUDIA GELFOND ROCHE	TRUSTEE	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Gelfond Family Foundation?

The Gelfond Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in NEW YORK, NY. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is The Gelfond Family Foundation?

As of 2024, The Gelfond Family Foundation holds $1.3M in total assets with $146K in annual revenue. It awarded 32 grants totaling $119K in 2024.

Where does The Gelfond Family Foundation operate?

The Gelfond Family Foundation has awarded grants in Alabama, California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Wisconsin.

What size grants does The Gelfond Family Foundation award?

In 2024, The Gelfond Family Foundation awarded 32 grants totaling $119K — an average of about $4K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Gelfond Family Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Gelfond Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $102K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.