The Gerson Family Foundation Trust
The Gerson Family Foundation Trust is a private foundation based in West Palm Beach, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations in several states, including Jewish, health, social-service, education, and humanitarian organizations.
The Gerson Family Foundation Trust at a glance
In short: The Gerson Family Foundation Trust gave $173K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $172,500
- +29.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,625
- +55.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $2,578,181
- -3.5% vs 2023
- 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.
How to apply to The Gerson Family Foundation Trust
- How to Apply
-
Submit a letter containing a statement of the program and the amount of funding requested to Daniel J. Brams. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Daniel J Brams
Mailing address: 768 Harbour Isles Place, West Palm Beach, FL 33410-3231
Phone: (561) 683-7373
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Gerson Family Foundation Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Agency for Israel ($100K). Together the top 10 received $166K.
Grant Size Distribution
120 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 118 grants of 120 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in West Palm Beach, Florida. In 2024, 70% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 23% to Florida, 7% to Washington, DC, 1% to California, and less than 1% to Iowa, as reported in the filing. These percentages may not total 100% because of rounding.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Gerson Family Foundation Trust gives
- 33% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 826% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 113% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $16K (2022) to $173K (2024). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $173K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Agency for Israel New York, NY | To Support Charitable Endeavors | $100,000 |
| Hadassah New York, NY | To Support Charitable Endeavors | $15,000 |
| South County Mental Health Center Delray Beach, FL | To Support Charitable Endeavors | $11,000 |
| Washington Institute Washington, DC | To Support Charitable Endeavors | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | To Support Charitable Endeavors | $5,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches West Palm Beach, FL | To Support Charitable Endeavors | $5,000 |
| Vita Nova Inc West Palm Beach, FL | To Support Charitable Endeavors | $5,000 |
| The Lord's Place West Palm Beach, FL | To Support Charitable Endeavors | $5,000 |
| Center for Creative Educaton West Palm Beach, FL | To Support Charitable Endeavors | $5,000 |
| Center for Creative Educaton West Palm Beach, FL | To Support Charitable Endeavors | $2,500 |
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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 | $2,578,181 | $2,608,837 | $191,355 | $172,500 | 20 | $173,511 | $81,130 | $153,819 |
| 2023 | $2,671,639 | $2,482,196 | $151,091 | $133,400 | 24 | $137,626 | $42,100 | $117,313 |
| 2022 | $281,578 | $38,598 | $18,100 | $16,100 | 30 | $16,100 | $26,598 | $13,932 |
| 2021 | $261,080 | $77,087 | $19,826 | $18,625 | 30 | $18,625 | $47,087 | $15,981 |
| 2020 | $203,819 | $-23,999 | $18,678 | $18,000 | 16 | — | $5,187 | $13,745 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gerson Family Foundation Trust reported a distributable amount of $154K 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 show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, South County Mental Health Center describes its work as providing mental-health and substance-abuse care to people of all ages. Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches says it delivers fresh food daily to homebound seniors, while The Lord’s Place describes its work as breaking the cycle of homelessness through housing and supportive services. Vita Nova says it supports young adults experiencing homelessness through housing, education, career readiness, and community.
Other 2024 grantees describe work that includes assisting families with children who have lifelong physical disabilities (Bella’s Angels), creating partnerships between people and guide dogs (Guide Dogs for the Blind), and raising awareness about drowning prevention and providing swim-lesson scholarships (Live Like Jake Foundation). These are the grantees’ stated missions, not stated missions of the foundation.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 20 grants totaling $172,500 in 2024. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $100,000, with a median of $2,500. Among the largest awards were $100,000 to Jewish Agency for Israel, $15,000 to Hadassah, $11,000 to South County Mental Health Center, and $10,000 to Washington Institute. Doctors Without Borders received $5,000, as did Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches, Vita Nova, The Lord’s Place, and Center for Creative Education. Other reported grants included $2,500 to Bella’s Angels and $1,000 to Guide Dogs for the Blind.
The filing states that applicants should contact Daniel J. Brams with a letter containing a statement of the program and the amount of funding requested. It lists no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Daniel J. Brams, David M. Brams, and Theodore Gerson as trustees.
The Gerson Family Foundation Trust's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel J. Brams
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David M. Brams
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Theodore Gerson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Karen Brams (2020–2022) — Trustee
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 Gerson Family Foundation Trust
How much does The Gerson Family Foundation Trust give each year?
The Gerson Family Foundation Trust gave $173K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $133K across 24 grants.
What is The Gerson Family Foundation Trust's typical grant size?
The Gerson Family Foundation Trust's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $8,625, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Gerson Family Foundation Trust give grants?
The Gerson Family Foundation Trust 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 (23%) and District of Columbia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were West Palm Beach, FL (8 grants), New York, NY (3 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Palm Beach Gardens, FL (2 grants).
Does The Gerson Family Foundation Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on The Gerson Family Foundation Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Charitable Endeavors" (20 grants).
Who are The Gerson Family Foundation Trust's largest grantees?
The Gerson Family Foundation Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Agency for Israel ($100,000), Hadassah ($15,000) and South County Mental Health Center ($11,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Gerson Family Foundation Trust?
The Gerson Family Foundation Trust reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $174K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $154K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Gerson Family Foundation Trust fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, South County Mental Health Center describes its work as providing mental-health and substance-abuse care to people of all ages. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Gerson Family Foundation Trust?
Submit a letter containing a statement of the program and the amount of funding requested to Daniel J. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Gerson Family Foundation Trust's EIN?
The Gerson Family Foundation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-7212630. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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