The Gibson Dunn & Crutcher Foundation
The Gibson Dunn & Crutcher Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states, including organizations working in education, youth development, health, and legal services.
The Gibson Dunn & Crutcher Foundation at a glance
In short: The Gibson Dunn & Crutcher Foundation gave $1.8M across 82 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), mostly in New York. 45% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,776,371
- +49.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 82
- +13.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,663
- +31.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $19,250
- Total assets
- $2,187,417
- +0.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (37 of 82, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (53% 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 Gibson Dunn & Crutcher Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Michael L. Herrick is listed as the contact. No particular format is required at this time. Award restrictions are determined from time to time.
- Contact
Application contact: Michael L Herrick
Mailing address: 333 South Grand Avenue Suite 4600, Los Angeles, CA 90071-3197
Phone: (213) 229-7000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Gibson Dunn & Crutcher Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sponsors for Educational Opportunity ($90K). Together the top 10 received $490K.
Grant Size Distribution
465 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 431 grants of 465 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state went to New York (53%), the District of Columbia (15%), California (15%), Texas (8%), and Maryland (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 82 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Gibson Dunn & Crutcher Foundation open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 37 of 82 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $18K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 34% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 41% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $1.2M (2023) to $3.0M (2021). In 2024 it made 82 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sponsors for Educational Opportunity New York, NY | Charitable | $90,000 |
| Met Council New York, NY | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Youth Inc New York, NY | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Childrens Health Fund New York, NY | Charitable | $48,500 |
| Bridges from School to Work Bethesda, MD | Charitable | $47,222 |
| Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press Washington, DC | Charitable | $45,850 |
| National Legal Aid & Defender Association Washington DC, DC | Charitable | $44,000 |
| Columbia Business School Greenwich, CT | Charitable | $42,000 |
| Public Counsel Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $37,000 |
| PEF Israel Endowment Funds New York, NY | Charitable | $35,500 |
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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 | $2,187,417 | $1,848,070 | $1,847,818 | $1,776,371 | 82 | $1,776,371 | $67,551 | $68,807 |
| 2023 | $2,187,165 | $1,895,720 | $1,261,242 | $1,190,528 | 72 | $1,190,528 | $59,591 | $102,447 |
| 2022 | $1,552,687 | $1,974,247 | $1,941,945 | $1,937,236 | 89 | $1,937,456 | $33,269 | $66,266 |
| 2021 | $1,520,385 | $2,058,160 | $3,025,413 | $3,019,631 | 129 | $3,019,781 | $98,863 | $95,654 |
| 2020 | $2,487,638 | $1,941,559 | $2,414,084 | $2,409,563 | 93 | — | $51,265 | $110,653 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gibson Dunn & Crutcher Foundation reported a distributable amount of $69K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Bridges from School to Work says it transforms the lives of young adults with disabilities through jobs. Public Counsel describes itself as a public interest law firm advancing civil rights and racial and economic justice, while The Legal Aid Society says it provides legal representation to low-income New Yorkers. Teaching Matters describes its work as increasing teacher effectiveness, and Schools Consent Project says it aims to increase consent literacy in schools.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 82 grants totaling $1,776,371. Individual grants ranged from $2,000 to $90,000, with a median of $19,250. Among the largest grants were $90,000 to Sponsors for Educational Opportunity; $50,000 each to Met Council and Youth Inc; $48,500 to Childrens Health Fund; $47,222 to Bridges from School to Work; and $45,850 to Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press. The filing lists the grants’ purposes as charitable.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Barbara L. Becker as president, Theodore J. Boutrous Jr. as secretary, Joshua S. Lipshutz as director, and Michael L. Herrick as chief financial officer.
The Gibson Dunn & Crutcher Foundation is led by Barbara L. Becker, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barbara L. Becker
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joshua S. Lipshutz
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael L. Herrick
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Theodore J. Boutrous Jr.
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
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 Gibson Dunn & Crutcher Foundation
How much does The Gibson Dunn & Crutcher Foundation give each year?
The Gibson Dunn & Crutcher Foundation gave $1.8M across 82 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 72 grants.
What is The Gibson Dunn & Crutcher Foundation's typical grant size?
The Gibson Dunn & Crutcher Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $19,250, and its average grant was $21,663, across 82 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Gibson Dunn & Crutcher Foundation that year got $19K on average.
Where does The Gibson Dunn & Crutcher Foundation give grants?
The Gibson Dunn & Crutcher Foundation gives mostly in New York: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (15%) and California (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (38 grants), Washington DC, DC (8 grants), Los Angeles, CA (8 grants) and Dallas, TX (5 grants).
Does The Gibson Dunn & Crutcher Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 82 grants with a stated purpose on The Gibson Dunn & Crutcher Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (82 grants).
Who are The Gibson Dunn & Crutcher Foundation's largest grantees?
The Gibson Dunn & Crutcher Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Sponsors for Educational Opportunity ($90,000), Met Council ($50,000) and Youth Inc ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 11% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Gibson Dunn & Crutcher Foundation?
The Gibson Dunn & Crutcher Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $69K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Gibson Dunn & Crutcher Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Bridges from School to Work says it transforms the lives of young adults with disabilities through jobs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Gibson Dunn & Crutcher Foundation?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Gibson Dunn & Crutcher Foundation's EIN?
The Gibson Dunn & Crutcher Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4301635. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Gibson Dunn & Crutcher Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-gibson-dunn-and-crutcher-foundation-morg_9ffb84833ae84610aeabe6f004844a67
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