The Gesher Family Foundation
The Gesher Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Philadelphia, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $254K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $100K. Net investment income was $24K.
The Gesher Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Gesher Family Foundation gave $100K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $100,000
- +26.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,111
- +12.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $254,075
- -23.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (36% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Gesher Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was New Israel Fund ($36K). Together the top 9 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 42 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Gesher Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 26% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $56K (2021) to $100K (2025). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Israel Fund Philadelphia, PA | Organizational Support, No Restriction | $36,000 |
| Mazon Albert Lea, MN | Organizational Support, No Restriction | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc Washington, DC | Organizational Support, No Restriction | $10,000 |
| Mary's Place Seattle, WA | Organizational Support, No Restriction | $10,000 |
| Sunrise Movement Educational Fund Washington, DC | Organizational Support, No Restriction | $10,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund New York, NY | Organizational Support, No Restriction | $6,000 |
| Finca Washington, DC | Organizational Support, No Restriction | $6,000 |
| International Rescue Committee Albert Lea, MN | Organizational Support, No Restriction | $6,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council New York, NY | Organizational Support, No Restriction | $6,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $254,075 | $31,135 | $109,051 | $100,000 | 9 | $102,179 | $24,263 | $94,872 |
| 2024 | $332,778 | $8,348 | $93,762 | $79,000 | 8 | $80,942 | $1,462 | $81,397 |
| 2023 | $418,192 | $430,001 | $69,977 | $66,000 | 8 | $66,000 | $426,024 | $65,201 |
| 2022 | $107,763 | $18,040 | $81,703 | $79,500 | 10 | $79,500 | $15,837 | $77,129 |
| 2021 | $121,831 | $363,199 | $58,314 | $56,000 | 7 | — | $24,185 | $56,771 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gesher Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $95K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Gesher Family Foundation is led by Bradley S. Bridge, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bradley S. Bridge
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dveera Segal
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Gesher Family Foundation
How much does The Gesher Family Foundation give each year?
The Gesher Family Foundation gave $100K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $79K across 8 grants.
What is The Gesher Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Gesher Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,111, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Gesher Family Foundation give grants?
The Gesher Family Foundation's top state is Pennsylvania, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (26%) and Minnesota (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants), Albert Lea, MN (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Gesher Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Gesher Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Organizational Support, No Restriction" (9 grants).
Who are The Gesher Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Gesher Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include New Israel Fund ($36,000), Mazon ($10,000) and Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Gesher Family Foundation?
The Gesher Family Foundation reported $254K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $102K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $95K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Gesher Family Foundation's EIN?
The Gesher Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-3063574. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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