The Gerbino Family Foundation
The Gerbino Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Chappaqua, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $864K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $62K. Net investment income was $17K.
The Gerbino Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Gerbino Family Foundation gave $62K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $61,938
- -28.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -36.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,848
- +11.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,498
- Total assets
- $864,128
- +5.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Gerbino Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cancer Care Inc ($23K). Together the top 3 received $32K.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($30,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 48 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Gerbino Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 121% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $55K (2020) to $102K (2022). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $62K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cancer Care Inc New York, NY | Fund Raising for Cancer Research | $23,440 |
| 4 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $30,000 |
| Fox Lane High School Association Bedford, NY | To provide sewing equipment and supplies for the sewing class | $7,498 |
| ASPCA New York, NY | To provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the united states. | $1,000 |
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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 | $864,128 | $118,432 | $72,223 | $61,938 | 7 | $61,938 | $17,198 | $51,018 |
| 2023 | $817,919 | $49,749 | $97,161 | $86,977 | 11 | $87,077 | $23,218 | $46,483 |
| 2022 | $865,331 | $47,158 | $112,855 | $101,904 | 9 | $101,904 | $36,917 | $50,082 |
| 2021 | $898,891 | $45,075 | $77,781 | $66,049 | 12 | $66,049 | $33,828 | $56,304 |
| 2020 | $926,838 | $26,725 | $65,033 | $55,188 | 9 | — | $16,880 | $49,331 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gerbino Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $51K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Gerbino Family Foundation is led by Robert Gerbino, Director, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Gerbino
Director, President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donna Pellicano
Director & Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Gerbino
Director, Vice President & Secretary
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 Gerbino Family Foundation
How much does The Gerbino Family Foundation give each year?
The Gerbino Family Foundation gave $62K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $87K across 11 grants.
What is The Gerbino Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Gerbino Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,498, and its average grant was $8,848, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Gerbino Family Foundation give grants?
The Gerbino Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Gerbino Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Gerbino Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Gerbino Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Gerbino Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cancer Care Inc ($23,440), Fox Lane High School Association ($7,498) and ASPCA ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($30,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Gerbino Family Foundation?
The Gerbino Family Foundation reported $864K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $62K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $51K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Gerbino Family Foundation's EIN?
The Gerbino Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0939901. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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