The Gerson Family Foundation
The Gerson Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Beachwood, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $25K. Net investment income was $135K.
The Gerson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Gerson Family Foundation gave $25K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $25,000
- -75.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,000
- -75.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $1,005,579
- +10.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Gerson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Stella Maris ($25K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 6 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Gerson Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 75% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 38% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2024) to $100K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stella Maris Cleveland, OH | Helping Others Overcome Addiction and Regain Their Life | $25,000 |
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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 | $1,005,579 | $144,530 | $50,362 | $25,000 | 1 | $34,935 | $134,672 | $93,023 |
| 2023 | $911,341 | $251,381 | $119,177 | $100,000 | 1 | $109,117 | $242,321 | $84,304 |
| 2022 | $780,367 | $95,245 | $94,595 | $75,000 | 1 | $83,709 | $86,290 | $86,497 |
| 2021 | $779,546 | $116,293 | $120,154 | $100,000 | 1 | $101,272 | $98,009 | $91,774 |
| 2020 | $783,457 | $75,776 | $99,190 | $82,000 | 2 | — | $60,316 | $81,254 |
| 2019 | $806,612 | $67,244 | $84,774 | $70,000 | 3 | — | $53,188 | $75,608 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gerson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $93K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Gerson Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas E. Gerson
Trustee
President & Trustee → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily E. Gerson
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maxwell Gerson
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fred Widen
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Frederick N. Widen (2019–2023) — Secretary & Trustee
- Former: Mike Simmons (2021–2023) — Vice President & Trustee
- Former: Leigh Carter (2019–2020) — Vice President & Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Gerson Family Foundation
How much does The Gerson Family Foundation give each year?
The Gerson Family Foundation gave $25K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $100K across 1 grant.
How large is The Gerson Family Foundation?
The Gerson Family Foundation reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $35K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $93K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does The Gerson Family Foundation operate?
The Gerson Family Foundation has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is The Gerson Family Foundation's EIN?
The Gerson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1930482. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 5, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
Live grants for the work The Gerson Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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