The Gross Family Foundation Inc
The Gross Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Medical Research, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $128K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $102K. Net investment income was $5K.
The Gross Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Gross Family Foundation Inc gave $102K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $51K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $101,800
- +5555.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $50,900
- +2727.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,900
- Total assets
- $128,386
- -44.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% 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 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Friends of the Israel Defense Forces ($100K). Together the top 2 received $102K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 7 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Gross Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 307% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 799% 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 (2023) to $102K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $102K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces New York, NY | Educational and Vocational Training | $100,000 |
| Blanton-Pleale Institute New York, NY | Medical Services for the Underpriviledged | $1,800 |
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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 | $128,386 | $-1,909 | $101,800 | $101,800 | 2 | $101,800 | $4,510 | $12,744 |
| 2023 | $232,050 | $67,995 | $1,850 | $1,800 | 1 | $1,800 | $67,995 | $10,944 |
| 2022 | $165,905 | $-13 | $21,900 | $20,000 | 1 | $20,000 | $1,409 | $16,612 |
| 2021 | $187,818 | $19,131 | $25,100 | $25,000 | 2 | $25,000 | $19,131 | $17,219 |
| 2020 | $193,787 | $-943 | $10,000 | $10,000 | 1 | — | $2,246 | $11,905 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gross Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $13K 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 Sarah Gross, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sarah Gross
President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Nitabach
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Etai Gross
Officer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Griem
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronnie Gross
Officer
On filings since 2020
0.3 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 Gross Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Gross Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Gross Family Foundation Inc gave $102K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2K across 1 grant.
How large is The Gross Family Foundation Inc?
The Gross Family Foundation Inc reported $128K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $102K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Gross Family Foundation Inc?
The Gross Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Medical Research, based in New York, NY. It holds $128K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Gross Family Foundation Inc operate?
The Gross Family Foundation Inc has awarded grants in New Jersey, New York, Texas.
What is The Gross Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Gross Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4140636. 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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