The Gerry Family Foundation Trust
The Gerry Family Foundation Trust is a private foundation based in Vero Beach, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports 16 grants totaling $34,570 to charitable organizations, including schools, colleges, a summer camp, and community organizations.
The Gerry Family Foundation Trust at a glance
In short: The Gerry Family Foundation Trust gave $35K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state New York. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $34,570
- +24.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +23.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,161
- +1.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $129,373
- +16.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (2 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (42% 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 Gerry Family Foundation Trust
- 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: 10625 Fife Ave, Vero Beach, FL 32963
Phone: (203) 966-2456
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Gerry Family Foundation Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lake Delaware Boys Camp ($10K). Together the top 10 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 77 grants of 77 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in New York (42%), Florida (21%), New Hampshire (21%), Connecticut (9%), and Massachusetts (3%). These figures describe the locations of 2024 recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Gerry Family Foundation Trust open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 16 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 69% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 457% of 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 $28K (2023) to $38K (2021). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Delaware Boys Camp Delhi, NY | In furtherance of stated objective | $10,000 |
| New England College Henniker, NH | In furtherance of stated objective | $5,630 |
| Colgate University Hamilton, NY | In furtherance of stated objective | $2,500 |
| Community Church of Vero Beach Vero Beach, FL | In furtherance of stated objective | $2,500 |
| The Learning Alliance Vero Beach, FL | In furtherance of stated objective | $2,500 |
| New Canaan Congregational Church New Canaan, CT | In furtherance of stated objective | $2,150 |
| Proctor Academy Andover, NH | In furtherance of stated objective | $1,550 |
| Eckerd College St Petersburg, FL | In furtherance of stated objective | $1,000 |
| New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children New York, NY | In furtherance of stated objective | $1,000 |
| St Mark's School of Southborough Southborough, MA | In furtherance of stated objective | $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 | $129,373 | $52,901 | $34,575 | $34,570 | 16 | $34,570 | $50,366 | $7,572 |
| 2023 | $111,047 | $33,256 | $28,149 | $27,750 | 13 | $27,750 | $23,103 | $6,639 |
| 2022 | $105,940 | $31,405 | $32,534 | $32,200 | 15 | $32,200 | $16,104 | $6,648 |
| 2021 | $107,069 | $8,595 | $38,739 | $37,875 | 19 | $37,875 | $8,294 | $8,007 |
| 2020 | $137,213 | $50,257 | $30,977 | $30,000 | 14 | — | $17,075 | $6,348 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gerry Family Foundation Trust reported a distributable amount of $8K 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 available filing information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include education, literacy, youth development, and economic self-sufficiency. For example, Lake Delaware Boys Camp describes its mission as supporting boys’ physical, spiritual, and social growth through a summer program. The Learning Alliance says it works to improve student literacy by equipping educators to teach children to read. United Against Poverty describes its purpose as helping families and individuals achieve sustainable economic self-sufficiency.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 16 grants totaling $34,570. Grants ranged from $300 to $10,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest awards included $10,000 to Lake Delaware Boys Camp, $5,630 to New England College, $2,500 each to Colgate University, Community Church of Vero Beach, and The Learning Alliance, and $2,150 to New Canaan Congregational Church. Other listed recipients included Proctor Academy ($1,550), Eckerd College ($1,000), New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children ($1,000), St Mark’s School of Southborough ($1,000), The Harvey School ($1,000), and The Southport School ($1,000). The filing describes the purposes of these grants as “In furtherance of stated objective.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Elbridge T Gerry III and Janet J Gerry as trustees.
The Gerry Family Foundation Trust's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elbridge T Gerry III
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Janet J Gerry
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 Gerry Family Foundation Trust
How much does The Gerry Family Foundation Trust give each year?
The Gerry Family Foundation Trust gave $35K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $28K across 13 grants.
What is The Gerry Family Foundation Trust's typical grant size?
The Gerry Family Foundation Trust's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,161, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Gerry Family Foundation Trust that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Gerry Family Foundation Trust give grants?
The Gerry Family Foundation Trust's top state is New York, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (21%) and New Hampshire (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Vero Beach, FL (4 grants).
Does The Gerry Family Foundation Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on The Gerry Family Foundation Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "In furtherance of stated objective" (16 grants).
Who are The Gerry Family Foundation Trust's largest grantees?
The Gerry Family Foundation Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Lake Delaware Boys Camp ($10,000), New England College ($5,630) and Colgate University ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Gerry Family Foundation Trust?
The Gerry Family Foundation Trust reported $129K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $35K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Gerry Family Foundation Trust fund?
The available filing information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include education, literacy, youth development, and economic self-sufficiency. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Gerry Family Foundation Trust?
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 Gerry Family Foundation Trust's EIN?
The Gerry Family Foundation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-6505441. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Gerry Family Foundation Trust 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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