The Gloria & Sidney Danziger Fdn
The Gloria & Sidney Danziger Fdn is a private foundation based in Charlottesville, Virginia. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including Jewish organizations, health and research organizations, and arts organizations.
The Gloria & Sidney Danziger Fdn at a glance
In short: The Gloria & Sidney Danziger Fdn gave $59K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in New York. 19% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $59,210
- -8.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- +10.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,820
- -17.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,530
- Total assets
- $54,625
- -36.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (4 of 21, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (83% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Gloria & Sidney Danziger Fdn
- 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: C/O Silvercrest 230 Court Square, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Phone: (434) 977-4420
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Gloria & Sidney Danziger Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Friends of Neve Hanna Inc ($22K). Together the top 10 received $52K.
Grant Size Distribution
164 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 163 grants of 164 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York. Other recipient-state shares were Florida, 5%; Washington, DC, 4%; Massachusetts, 4%; and Maryland, 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Gloria & Sidney Danziger Fdn open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 21 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 48% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 48% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $59K (2025) to $178K (2020). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $59K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of Neve Hanna Inc New York, NY | General | $22,000 |
| Halawa Initiative Valley Cottage, NY | General | $8,000 |
| Central Synagogue New York, NY | General | $3,500 |
| Jewish Fed of South Palm Beach Boca Raton, FL | General | $3,000 |
| UJA Federation New York, NY | General | $3,000 |
| Chabad Au Washington, DC | General | $2,530 |
| Albert Einstein College of Medicine The Bronx, NY | General | $2,500 |
| Lymphoma Research Foundation New York, NY | General | $2,500 |
| Returning the Sparks Medway, MA | General | $2,500 |
| Congregation Sons of Israel Woodmere, NY | General | $2,030 |
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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 | $54,625 | $53,354 | $84,314 | $59,210 | 21 | $59,210 | $50,873 | $5,517 |
| 2024 | $85,585 | $41,177 | $81,490 | $64,630 | 19 | $64,630 | $39,317 | $12,577 |
| 2023 | $125,898 | $30,077 | $108,233 | $84,895 | 31 | $84,895 | $27,239 | $11,695 |
| 2022 | $204,054 | $78,726 | $153,217 | $114,054 | 32 | $114,054 | $74,463 | $21,056 |
| 2021 | $274,621 | $87,793 | $199,464 | $156,340 | 61 | $156,340 | $81,969 | $25,451 |
| 2020 | $386,292 | $190,446 | $230,401 | $177,883 | 59 | — | $183,418 | $28,304 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gloria & Sidney Danziger Fdn reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants include support for organizations with a range of missions. For example, American Friends of Neve Hanna describes its mission as maintaining a facility for children from troubled homes in Israel. Albert Einstein College of Medicine says it advances scientific discovery and educates leaders in health and science. The Metropolitan Museum of Art describes its work as collecting, studying, conserving, and presenting significant works of art.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $59,210. Grants ranged from $130 to $22,000, with a median of $1,530. Its largest 2025 grant was $22,000 to American Friends of Neve Hanna Inc.; other notable grants included $8,000 to Halawa Initiative, $3,500 to Central Synagogue, and $3,000 each to Jewish Fed of South Palm Beach and UJA Federation. All five were listed with the purpose “general.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Arlene Fischer, Jamie Kreitman, and Vera Miller as directors.
The Gloria & Sidney Danziger Fdn's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Arlene Fischer
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $5K (2025)
Jamie Kreitman
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
$10K (2021) → $5K (2025)
Vera Miller
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
$5K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jill A. Kreitman (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Stanley Miller (2020–2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $5K, to Arlene Fischer (Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Gloria & Sidney Danziger Fdn
How much does The Gloria & Sidney Danziger Fdn give each year?
The Gloria & Sidney Danziger Fdn gave $59K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $65K across 19 grants.
What is The Gloria & Sidney Danziger Fdn's typical grant size?
The Gloria & Sidney Danziger Fdn's median grant in 2025 was $1,530, and its average grant was $2,820, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Gloria & Sidney Danziger Fdn that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Gloria & Sidney Danziger Fdn give grants?
The Gloria & Sidney Danziger Fdn gives mostly in New York: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (11 grants).
Does The Gloria & Sidney Danziger Fdn give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Gloria & Sidney Danziger Fdn's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Gloria & Sidney Danziger Fdn's largest grantees?
The Gloria & Sidney Danziger Fdn's largest 2025 grantees include American Friends of Neve Hanna Inc ($22,000), Halawa Initiative ($8,000) and Central Synagogue ($3,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Gloria & Sidney Danziger Fdn?
The Gloria & Sidney Danziger Fdn reported $55K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $59K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Gloria & Sidney Danziger Fdn fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations with a range of missions. For example, American Friends of Neve Hanna describes its mission as maintaining a facility for children from troubled homes in Israel. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Gloria & Sidney Danziger Fdn?
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 Gloria & Sidney Danziger Fdn's EIN?
The Gloria & Sidney Danziger Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6124448. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Gloria & Sidney Danziger Fdn accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Gloria & Sidney Danziger Fdn funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-gloria-and-sidney-danziger-fdn-morg_6008cf78e0a8479d8840493beddc401c
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