The Gerald and Reesa Niznick 2012 Family Foundation
The Gerald and Reesa Niznick 2012 is a private foundation based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Its 2024 filing describes a mission of helping communities for future generations and providing financial support for medical research.
The Gerald and Reesa Niznick 2012 Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Gerald and Reesa Niznick 2012 Family Foundation gave $625K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $48K), top state California. 46% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $624,995
- +800.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -23.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $48,077
- +1077.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,750
- Total assets
- $316,427
- +73.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 46% first-time grantees (6 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (43% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Gerald and Reesa Niznick 2012 Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8840 Russell Road 200, Las Vegas, NV 89148
Phone: (702) 726-8752
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Gerald and Reesa Niznick 2012 Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Manitoba ($351K). Together the top 10 received $624K.
Grant Size Distribution
87 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 87 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants listed recipients in California, New York, Illinois, and Nevada, as well as the University of Manitoba. The filing identifies the foundation as based in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Gerald and Reesa Niznick 2012 Family Foundation open to new grantees?
46%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 13 grantees (46%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $88K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 38% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 47% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $69K (2023) to $1.7M (2020). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $625K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Manitoba | Financial Support | $351,370 |
| Valley Beth Shalom Encino, CA | Financial Support | $127,655 |
| The Jewish Federation of Greater LA Los Angeles, CA | Financial Support | $125,150 |
| RMLOW Foundation San Francisco, CA | Financial Support | $5,000 |
| American Friends of TEL Aviv University New York, NY | Financial Support | $5,000 |
| Beit T'shuvah Los Angeles, CA | Financial Support | $2,875 |
| Friends of Robinson Gardens Beverly Hills, CA | Financial Support | $2,750 |
| Camp Ramah in California Ojai, CA | Financial Support | $2,500 |
| Tower Cancer Research Foundation Beverly Hills, CA | Financial Support | $1,250 |
| Israel Parasport Center Northfield, IL | Financial Support | $513 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $316,427 | $757,501 | $627,202 | $624,995 | 13 | $624,995 | $3,803 | $12,227 |
| 2023 | $182,260 | $100,681 | $72,270 | $69,403 | 17 | $69,403 | $6,611 | $8,190 |
| 2022 | $154,058 | $1,588,481 | $1,123,906 | $1,121,575 | 16 | $1,121,575 | $478,595 | $1,400 |
| 2021 | $173,174 | $1,540,393 | $1,171,073 | $1,170,644 | 21 | $1,170,644 | $471,781 | $4,694 |
| 2020 | $284,226 | $2,340,711 | $1,679,982 | $1,677,946 | 20 | — | $720,750 | $4,677 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gerald and Reesa Niznick 2012 Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its mission focuses on helping communities for future generations and providing financial support for medical research. Its 2024 grants include support for the University of Manitoba, Valley Beth Shalom, and the Jewish Federation of the Greater L.A.
Among other 2024 grantees, American Friends of Tel Aviv University says it raises awareness and funds to support Tel Aviv University’s education, research, and community-building work. Beit T’Shuvah describes its work as providing psychological and spiritual healing to people and families affected by addiction and other destructive behaviors. Camp Ramah in California says it creates educational communities where campers and staff learn to live committed Jewish lives. Tower Cancer Research Foundation says it advances cancer research and supports people affected by cancer.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $624,995. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $351,370, with a median of $2,750. The largest grants were $351,370 to the University of Manitoba, $127,655 to Valley Beth Shalom, and $125,150 to the Jewish Federation of the Greater L.A. Other grants included $5,000 each to RMLOW Foundation and American Friends of Tel Aviv University, and $2,875 to Beit T’Shuvah.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gerald Niznick as president and Reesa Niznick as vice president.
The Gerald and Reesa Niznick 2012 Family Foundation is led by Gerald Niznick, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gerald Niznick
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Reesa Niznick
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Gerald and Reesa Niznick 2012 Family Foundation
How much does The Gerald and Reesa Niznick 2012 Family Foundation give each year?
The Gerald and Reesa Niznick 2012 Family Foundation gave $625K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $69K across 17 grants.
What is The Gerald and Reesa Niznick 2012 Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Gerald and Reesa Niznick 2012 Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,750, and its average grant was $48,077, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Gerald and Reesa Niznick 2012 Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Gerald and Reesa Niznick 2012 Family Foundation give grants?
The Gerald and Reesa Niznick 2012 Family Foundation's top state is California, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants), Los Angeles, CA (2 grants) and Beverly Hills, CA (2 grants).
Does The Gerald and Reesa Niznick 2012 Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on The Gerald and Reesa Niznick 2012 Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Financial Support" (13 grants).
Who are The Gerald and Reesa Niznick 2012 Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Gerald and Reesa Niznick 2012 Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Manitoba ($351,370), Valley Beth Shalom ($127,655) and The Jewish Federation of Greater LA ($125,150), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Gerald and Reesa Niznick 2012 Family Foundation?
The Gerald and Reesa Niznick 2012 Family Foundation reported $316K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $625K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Gerald and Reesa Niznick 2012 Family Foundation fund?
The foundation states that its mission focuses on helping communities for future generations and providing financial support for medical research. Its 2024 grants include support for the University of Manitoba, Valley Beth Shalom, and the Jewish Federation of the Greater L.A. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Gerald and Reesa Niznick 2012 Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Gerald and Reesa Niznick 2012 Family Foundation's EIN?
The Gerald and Reesa Niznick 2012 Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1208985. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Gerald and Reesa Niznick 2012 Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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