The Gershwind Family Foundation
The Gershwind Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2024, it made grants to organizations working in areas including health care, education, Jewish community life, and arts and culture.
The Gershwind Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Gershwind Family Foundation gave $874K across 46 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in New York. 42% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $874,357
- -45.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 46
- +24.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,008
- -56.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,534
- Total assets
- $18,934,651
- +3.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (16 of 38, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (70% 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 Gershwind Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 55 Hudson Yards, New York, NY 10001
Phone: (212) 969-3606
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Gershwind Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was New York-Presbyterian Fund Inc ($445K). Together the top 10 received $742K.
Grant Size Distribution
192 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 169 grants of 192 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 70% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 20% to Florida, 9% to Washington, DC, and 1% to Texas. Maine accounted for 0% as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 46 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Gershwind Family Foundation open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 16 of 38 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $30K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 45% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 102% 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 $874K (2024) to $1.6M (2023). In 2024 it made 46 grants totaling $874K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Presbyterian Fund Inc New York, NY | Medical | $444,846 |
| American Israel Education Foundation Washington, DC | Education | $75,000 |
| NYU Daily Gift Account New York, NY | Medical | $50,000 |
| Columbia University New York, NY | Medical | $35,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County West Palm Beach, FL | Charitable | $25,000 |
| The Society of the Four Arts Inc Palm Beach, FL | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Palm Beach Center to Combat Antisemitism West Palm Beach, FL | Charitable | $25,000 |
| MorseLife West Palm Beach, FL | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Kravis Center for Performing Arts West Palm Beach, FL | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation New York, NY | Religious | $18,000 |
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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 | $18,934,651 | $101,916 | $908,813 | $874,357 | 46 | $892,530 | $447,878 | $874,122 |
| 2023 | $18,316,516 | $141,784 | $1,644,368 | $1,613,327 | 37 | $1,628,556 | $127,329 | $832,052 |
| 2022 | $17,969,275 | $7,234 | $1,541,677 | $1,504,317 | 40 | $1,518,207 | $271,482 | $990,482 |
| 2021 | $21,567,087 | $41,519 | $1,065,310 | $1,038,630 | 40 | $1,052,265 | $299,323 | $1,029,720 |
| 2020 | $21,731,746 | $469,496 | $1,159,705 | $1,126,500 | 29 | — | $650,209 | $947,778 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gershwind Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $874K 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
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for health-care organizations, educational and Israel-related organizations, Jewish community organizations, and cultural institutions. For example, New York-Presbyterian Fund Inc. describes its purpose as administering funds for charitable, educational, and scientific purposes of New York and Presbyterian Hospital and other approved health-care-related organizations. The Society of the Four Arts says it offers educational and cultural programs in art, music, drama, literature, and historical and current affairs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 46 grants totaling $874,357. Grants ranged from $300 to $444,846, with a median of $3,534. Its largest 2024 grants included $444,846 to New York-Presbyterian Fund Inc. for medical purposes, $75,000 to American Israel Education Foundation for education, $50,000 to NYU Daily Gift Account for medical purposes, and $35,000 to Columbia University for medical purposes. Other grants included $25,000 each to Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County, The Society of the Four Arts, and Palm Beach Center to Combat Antisemitism.
American Israel Education Foundation describes its work as supporting educational programs, including Middle East research, educational materials, and conferences. Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County says its mission includes strengthening Jewish identity, energizing the relationship with Israel, and meeting human needs within the Jewish community.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Marjorie Gershwind Fiverson as Director/President; Stacey Bennett and Erik Gershwind as Directors/Vice Presidents; J Robert Small as Treasurer/Secretary; and Joshua Jacobson as Director.
The Gershwind Family Foundation is led by Marjorie Gershwind Fiverson, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marjorie Gershwind Fiverson
Director & President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Erik Gershwind
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joshua Jacobson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stacey Bennett
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
J. Robert Small
Treasurer & Secretary
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 Gershwind Family Foundation
How much does The Gershwind Family Foundation give each year?
The Gershwind Family Foundation gave $874K across 46 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.6M across 37 grants.
What is The Gershwind Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Gershwind Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,534, and its average grant was $19,008, across 46 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Gershwind Family Foundation that year got $13K on average.
Where does The Gershwind Family Foundation give grants?
The Gershwind Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (20%) and District of Columbia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (18 grants), West Palm Beach, FL (13 grants), Palm Beach, FL (2 grants) and Deerfield Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does The Gershwind Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 46 grants with a stated purpose on The Gershwind Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (31 grants), "Religious" (6 grants) and "Medical" (5 grants).
Who are The Gershwind Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Gershwind Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include New York-Presbyterian Fund Inc ($444,846), American Israel Education Foundation ($75,000) and NYU Daily Gift Account ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Gershwind Family Foundation?
The Gershwind Family Foundation reported $18.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $893K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $874K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Gershwind Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for health-care organizations, educational and Israel-related organizations, Jewish community organizations, and cultural institutions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Gershwind Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 Gershwind Family Foundation's EIN?
The Gershwind Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3359917. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Gershwind 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.
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Grantable. (2026). The Gershwind Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-gershwind-family-foundation-morg_b171c03809214c468d60b1c6e4034be5
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