The Gurdjieff Foundation Inc
To foster the study of the problem of evolution of man and his harmonious self-development through a better understanding of himself and his place in the universe, in accordance with the system of ideas taught by g. Gurdjieff and recorded by p.d. Ouspensky.
The Gurdjieff Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Gurdjieff Foundation Inc gave $13K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $13,000
- -56.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,000
- -13.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,000
- Total assets
- $10,437,737
- -13.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Gurdjieff Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Gurdjieff Foundation of Florida ($13K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2022) to $30K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $13K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gurdjieff Foundation of Florida Hollywood, FL | General Support | $13,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,437,737 | $1,670,606 | $1,102,928 | $13,000 | 1 | $1,355,508 |
| 2023 | $12,114,495 | $535,278 | $1,208,581 | $30,000 | 2 | $302,511 |
| 2022 | $9,124,379 | $1,859,515 | $844,713 | $8,957 | Total only | $187,297 |
| 2021 | $9,541,448 | $447,655 | $536,248 | — | — | $145,905 |
| 2020 | $8,317,235 | $306,152 | $717,596 | — | — | $56,865 |
| 2019 | $7,805,374 | $630,563 | $817,741 | — | — | $187,247 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The Gurdjieff Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Gurdjieff Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $13K. Net investment income was $1.4M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Gurdjieff Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 9 officers; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Diane Delvecchio
Trustee & Co-Director
Trustee & Secretary → Trustee & Co-Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jon Pepper
Trustee & Assistant Treasurer
Trustee & Co-Director → Trustee, Co-Director & Assistant Treasurer, 2020
Trustee, Co-Director & Assistant Treasurer → Trustee & Assistant Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Rothenberg
Trustee
On filings since 2019
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Herbert
Co-Director
Trustee & Co-Director → Co-Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roger Lipsey
Trustee
Trustee & Assistant Treasurer → Trustee, 2020
On filings since 2019
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Manning
Co-Director
Trustee & Chairman → Trustee & Secretary, 2020
Trustee & Secretary → Co-Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Heald
Co-Director
Trustee → Co-Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Esther Kaufman
Co-Director
Trustee → Co-Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph G. Giannola
Treasurer
Co-Director → Co-Director & Treasurer, 2022
Co-Director & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$55K (2019) → $60K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lise Morales (2019–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $60K, to Joseph G Giannola (Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about The Gurdjieff Foundation Inc
How much does The Gurdjieff Foundation Inc give each year?
The Gurdjieff Foundation Inc gave $13K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $30K across 2 grants.
How large is The Gurdjieff Foundation Inc?
The Gurdjieff Foundation Inc reported $10.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
What is The Gurdjieff Foundation Inc?
The Gurdjieff Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in New York, NY. It holds $10.4M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Gurdjieff Foundation Inc operate?
The Gurdjieff Foundation Inc has awarded grants in California, Florida, New York.
What is The Gurdjieff Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Gurdjieff Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-1685156. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 21, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 31, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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