The Gurwin Family Foundation Inc
The Gurwin Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Livingston, New Jersey. It makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and supports organizations whose work includes Jewish community services, healthcare, education, food assistance, and conservation.
The Gurwin Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Gurwin Family Foundation Inc gave $865K across 38 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), top state New York. 16% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $864,922
- -5.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 38
- -13.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,761
- +9.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,744
- Total assets
- $20,144,167
- +34.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (6 of 38, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (37% 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 Gurwin Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5 Coventry Road, Livingston, NJ 07039-5105
Phone: (973) 992-2494
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Gurwin Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The National Philanthropic Trust ($267K). Together the top 10 received $807K.
Grant Size Distribution
206 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 187 grants of 206 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went primarily to recipients in New York (37%), Pennsylvania (33%), and New Jersey (21%); 9% went to recipients in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Gurwin Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 38 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $923; repeat grants $27K. How we count
Medians: $550 first-time, $5K repeat.
- 82% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 83% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $865K (2024) to $1.0M (2022). In 2024 it made 38 grants totaling $865K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The National Philanthropic Trust Jenkintown, PA | General Support | $266,852 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Metrowest NJ Whippany, NJ | General Support | $126,000 |
| American Committee for the Weizmann Inst of Science (Acwis) New York, NY | General Support | $75,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom New York, NY | General Support | $75,000 |
| American Technion Society New York, NY | General Support | $75,000 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum Washington, DC | General Support | $75,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League (ADL) New York, NY | General Support | $50,000 |
| Congregation B'nai Jeshurun Short Hills, NJ | General Support | $29,422 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $20,000 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $14,500 |
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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 | $20,144,167 | $1,344,382 | $1,117,088 | $864,922 | 38 | $918,278 | $1,266,598 | $1,101,621 |
| 2023 | $14,931,065 | $769,206 | $1,044,318 | $915,160 | 44 | $954,204 | $684,628 | $918,493 |
| 2022 | $15,206,177 | $524,012 | $1,191,192 | $1,035,772 | 46 | $1,035,772 | $388,825 | $953,902 |
| 2021 | $15,873,357 | $1,763,678 | $1,005,182 | $920,141 | 44 | $920,141 | $1,684,399 | $1,035,772 |
| 2020 | $15,114,861 | $739,267 | $960,008 | $900,164 | 34 | — | $682,569 | $920,141 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gurwin Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.1M 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
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants include general support for charitable organizations across a range of fields. For example, the Jewish Federation of Greater Metrowest NJ says it cares for people in need and builds Jewish life; American Friends of Magen David Adom says it supports the lifesaving work of Magen David Adom in Israel; and the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation says it works to find cures and improve quality of life for people affected by Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
Other 2024 recipients include the University of Pennsylvania, which describes its work as including education, research, and patient care; the Interfaith Food Pantry of the Oranges, which provides supplemental food assistance; and The Raptor Trust, which focuses on raptor rescue, rehabilitation, release, and public education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 38 grants totaling $864,922. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $266,852, with a median grant of $2,744. The largest grants included $266,852 to the National Philanthropic Trust, $126,000 to the Jewish Federation of Greater Metrowest NJ, and $75,000 each to American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science, American Friends of Magen David Adom, American Technion Society, and the US Holocaust Memorial Museum. These grants were listed for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Eric Gurwin as president and Laura Flug as secretary.
The Gurwin Family Foundation Inc is led by Eric Gurwin, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Eric Gurwin
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$103K (2024)
Laura Flug
Secretary
On filings since 2020
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $103K, to Eric Gurwin (President).
Frequently asked questions about The Gurwin Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Gurwin Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Gurwin Family Foundation Inc gave $865K across 38 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $915K across 44 grants.
What is The Gurwin Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Gurwin Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,744, and its average grant was $22,761, across 38 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Gurwin Family Foundation Inc that year got $923 on average.
Where does The Gurwin Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Gurwin Family Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (33%) and New Jersey (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (16 grants), Livingston, NJ (3 grants), Short Hills, NJ (2 grants) and West Orange, NJ (2 grants).
Does The Gurwin Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Gurwin Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (38 of 38) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Gurwin Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Gurwin Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The National Philanthropic Trust ($266,852), Jewish Federation of Greater Metrowest NJ ($126,000) and American Committee for the Weizmann Inst of Science (Acwis) ($75,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Gurwin Family Foundation Inc?
The Gurwin Family Foundation Inc reported $20.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $918K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Gurwin Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants include general support for charitable organizations across a range of fields. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Gurwin Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Gurwin Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Gurwin Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1596951. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Gurwin Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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