The Hermine & Julius H Gewirtz Foundation C/O Hermine Gewirtz
The Hermine & Julius H Gewirtz Foundation C/O Hermine Gewirtz is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $21K. Net investment income was $962.
The Hermine & Julius H Gewirtz Foundation C/O Hermine Gewirtz at a glance
In short: The Hermine & Julius H Gewirtz Foundation C/O Hermine Gewirtz gave $21K across 2 grants in 2023 (avg $10K), mostly in New York. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $20,835
- -18.4% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 2
- -66.7% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $10,418
- +144.8% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $10,418
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Hermine & Julius H Gewirtz Foundation C/O Hermine Gewirtz funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Park East Synagogue ($21K). Together the top 2 received $21K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Hermine & Julius H Gewirtz Foundation C/O Hermine Gewirtz gives
- Giving fell 47% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2023) to $39K (2020). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Park East Synagogue New York, NY | General Support | $20,772 |
| Anti-Defamation League New York, NY | General Support | $63 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $962 | $20,835 | $20,835 | 2 | $20,835 | $962 | $1,059 |
| 2022 | $18,873 | $20,000 | $25,530 | $25,530 | 6 | $25,530 | — | $1,237 |
| 2021 | $24,403 | $25,000 | $28,536 | $28,536 | 7 | $28,536 | — | $1,613 |
| 2020 | $27,939 | $31,128 | $39,356 | $39,356 | 15 | — | $7 | $1,446 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hermine & Julius H Gewirtz Foundation C/O Hermine Gewirtz reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Hermine & Julius H Gewirtz Foundation C/O Hermine Gewirtz is led by Hermine Gewirtz, Director, President & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Hermine Gewirtz
Director, President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joyce Gerwitz Segal
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Shapiro
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Hermine & Julius H Gewirtz Foundation C/O Hermine Gewirtz
How much does The Hermine & Julius H Gewirtz Foundation C/O Hermine Gewirtz give each year?
The Hermine & Julius H Gewirtz Foundation C/O Hermine Gewirtz gave $21K across 2 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $26K across 6 grants.
Where does The Hermine & Julius H Gewirtz Foundation C/O Hermine Gewirtz operate?
The Hermine & Julius H Gewirtz Foundation C/O Hermine Gewirtz has awarded grants in Connecticut, District of Columbia, New Jersey, New York.
How much is The Hermine & Julius H Gewirtz Foundation C/O Hermine Gewirtz required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Hermine & Julius H Gewirtz Foundation C/O Hermine Gewirtz reported a distributable amount of $1K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Hermine & Julius H Gewirtz Foundation C/O Hermine Gewirtz's EIN?
The Hermine & Julius H Gewirtz Foundation C/O Hermine Gewirtz's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-2702140. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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 2020–2023
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Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
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- Boston Foundation: Safety Net Grants US $50,000 · Due October 30, 2026
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