The Gere Foundation

NEW CANAAN, CT EIN: 95-4305828

The Gere Foundation is a private foundation, based in NEW CANAAN, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $116K. Net investment income was $651K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.8M

+24.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$116K

-38.9% YoY

Grant Count

4

-63.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$29K

+68.0% YoY

About The Gere Foundation

Based on IRS filings

The Gere Foundation is a private foundation, based in NEW CANAAN, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $116K. Net investment income was $651K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

9states
+1 more states

Cities

Ann ArborAptosAtlantaBoulderConcordCrestoneGardenaGarrisonLincolnLos AngelesNew YorkPortlandSanta BarbaraWashingtonWhite PlainsWilmington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$327K$653K$980K$1M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$3,785,038$3,048,847$2,957,761
Revenue$1,187,775$176,916$30,890
Expenses$147,794$209,308$350,595
Qualifying Distributions$115,500$209,308$350,520
Net Investment Income$650,583$89,416$1,329
Distributable Amount$116,525$123,141

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$81K$162K$243K$324K12 grants20209 grants20219 grants202211 grants20234 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2024

LEGACY PHILANTHROPY WORKS$65KTHE LOOKING GLASS$30KHELSINKI FOUNDATION$11KKARUNA-SHECHEN$10K

Grant Size Distribution

45 grants across all recorded years

38<$50K5$50–100K2$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Legacy Philanthropy Works ($65,000), The Looking Glass ($29,500), Helsinki Foundation ($11,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
HELSINKI FOUNDATION TO PROMOTE HUMAN RIGHTS AS INDISPENSABLE FOR THE FUNCTIONING OF THE STATE AND TO STRENGTHEN RESPECT FOR THOSE RIGHTS IN THE SOCIETY.$11,000
KARUNA-SHECHEN NEW YORK, NYINTERNATIONAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHICH PROVIDES HEALTH CARE, EDUCATION, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND WOMEN EMPOWERMENT SERVICES IN INDIA, NEPAL AND TIBET$10,000
LEGACY PHILANTHROPY WORKS SANTA BARBARA, CAHELP COMMUNITIES ENVISION THEIR DESIRED FUTURE AND FIGURE OUT HOW TO GET THERE$65,000
THE LOOKING GLASS WHITE PLAINS, NYGENERAL PURPOSES$29,500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
RICHARD T GEREPRESIDENT

Frequently Asked Questions

How large is The Gere Foundation?

As of 2024, The Gere Foundation holds $3.8M in total assets with $1.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $116K in 2024.

Where does The Gere Foundation operate?

The Gere Foundation has awarded grants in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Delaware, Georgia, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Oregon.

What size grants does The Gere Foundation award?

In 2024, The Gere Foundation awarded 4 grants totaling $116K — an average of about $29K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is The Gere Foundation's EIN?

The Gere Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4305828. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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