The Gross Family Foundation Inc
The Gross Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Newark, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $34K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $17K.
The Gross Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Gross Family Foundation Inc gave $17K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $16,800
- +342.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,800
- +121.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $34,129
- -35.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (64% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Gross Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Federation of Palm Beach ($8K). Together the top 6 received $17K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Gross Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 740% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 839% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2021) to $17K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach West Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted Grant for Exempt Purposes | $8,300 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation Jupiter, FL | Unrestricted Grant for Exempt Purposes | $2,500 |
| Baruch College Fund New York, NY | Unrestricted Grant for Exempt Purposes | $2,000 |
| Harvard Law School Cambridge, MA | Unrestricted Grant for Exempt Purposes | $2,000 |
| Cardozo Law School New York, NY | Unrestricted Grant for Exempt Purposes | $1,000 |
| Emory University Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted Grant for Exempt Purposes | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $34,129 | $1,468 | $20,075 | $16,800 | 6 | $17,938 | $2,139 |
| 2023 | $52,736 | $1,994 | $7,075 | $3,800 | 3 | $4,938 | $2,675 |
| 2022 | $55,684 | $434 | $4,274 | $2,000 | 2 | $3,049 | $3,026 |
| 2021 | $59,524 | $5 | $4,227 | $2,000 | 2 | $3,026 | $3,047 |
| 2020 | $63,746 | $12,931 | $7,280 | $5,200 | 5 | — | $3,420 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gross Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Gross Family Foundation Inc is led by Steven E. Gross, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Steven E. Gross
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Gross
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phyllis Gross
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Gross Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Gross Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Gross Family Foundation Inc gave $17K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4K across 3 grants.
What is The Gross Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Gross Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,800, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Gross Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Gross Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (18%) and Massachusetts (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Gross Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Gross Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Gross Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Gross Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Federation of Palm Beach ($8,300), Jupiter Medical Center Foundation ($2,500) and Baruch College Fund ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Gross Family Foundation Inc?
The Gross Family Foundation Inc reported $34K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $18K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Gross Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Gross Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3762454. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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