The Jerry Gart Family Foundation
The Jerry Gart Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Denver, Colorado. Its 2024 filing reports 52 grants totaling $233,086, most of them to organizations in Colorado.
The Jerry Gart Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Jerry Gart Family Foundation gave $233K across 52 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Colorado. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $233,086
- -28.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 52
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,482
- -28.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $4,808,372
- +14.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (26 of 52, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (81% 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 Jerry Gart Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 299 Milwaukee Street Ste 500, Denver, CO 80206
Phone: (303) 333-1933
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Jerry Gart Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Craig Hospital Foundation ($35K). Together the top 10 received $145K.
Grant Size Distribution
239 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 233 grants of 239 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado. The other reported recipient-state shares were New York (9%), California (2%), Tennessee (2%), and Pennsylvania (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 52 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Jerry Gart Family Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 26 of 52 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 44% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 63% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 46% 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 (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $233K (2024) to $625K (2021). In 2024 it made 52 grants totaling $233K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Craig Hospital Foundation Englewood, CO | Program Support | $35,000 |
| Rose Community Foundation Denver, CO | Program Support | $25,500 |
| Friends of JCC Krakow Suffern, NY | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Colorado Institute of Developmental Pediatrics Inc Englewood, CO | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Jewishcolorado Denver, CO | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Kent Denver School Englewood, CO | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Hillel of Colorado Denver, CO | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Western Resource Advocates Boulder, CO | Program Support | $10,000 |
| There with Care Boulder, CO | Program Support | $7,500 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation Arvada, CO | Program Support | $7,250 |
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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 | $4,808,372 | $958,466 | $328,523 | $233,086 | 52 | $234,656 | $773,999 | $513,846 |
| 2023 | $4,188,429 | $573,183 | $406,667 | $327,000 | 52 | $327,000 | $499,016 | $411,233 |
| 2022 | $4,011,904 | $733,287 | $479,185 | $397,687 | 69 | $397,687 | $660,743 | $365,903 |
| 2021 | $3,762,691 | $695,419 | $685,335 | $625,034 | 66 | — | $494,348 | $348,802 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jerry Gart Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $514K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees describe a range of work. Craig Hospital Foundation says it raises funds and dedicates resources to advance Craig Hospital’s work, including patient assistance, hospital programs, equipment, and research related to spinal cord and brain injuries. Rose Community Foundation says it works to advance inclusive, engaged, and equitable Greater Denver communities through philanthropy, advocacy, and philanthropic services.
Other grantees describe work that includes connecting Americans with the renewal of Jewish life in Krakow (Friends of JCC Krakow), advocating for science-based policies to address climate change and protect the environment in the West (Western Resource Advocates), and providing specialized therapy, family support, and recreational camps for children and young adults with special needs (Colorado Institute of Developmental Pediatrics). JewishColorado says it works to convene, connect, invest in, and protect Jewish life in Colorado, Israel, and around the world. There With Care describes serving families with critically ill children, while Colorado Gives Foundation says it connects people, ideas, and nonprofits.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 52 grants totaling $233,086. Grants ranged from $250 to $35,000, with a median grant of $2,000. All listed grants were designated for program support.
The largest grants included $35,000 to Craig Hospital Foundation, $25,500 to Rose Community Foundation, and $20,000 to Friends of JCC Krakow. Other grants included $10,000 each to Colorado Institute of Developmental Pediatrics, JewishColorado, Kent Denver School, Hillel of Colorado, and Western Resource Advocates.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Thomas Gart as president and treasurer, Ken Gart as vice president and secretary, and John Gart and Sally Gart as directors.
The Jerry Gart Family Foundation is led by Thomas Gart, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas Gart
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Gart
Director
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sally Gart
Director
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ken Gart
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Jerry Gart Family Foundation
How much does The Jerry Gart Family Foundation give each year?
The Jerry Gart Family Foundation gave $233K across 52 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $327K across 52 grants.
What is The Jerry Gart Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Jerry Gart Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $4,482, across 52 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Jerry Gart Family Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Jerry Gart Family Foundation give grants?
The Jerry Gart Family Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (18 grants), Englewood, CO (5 grants), Boulder, CO (4 grants) and Arvada, CO (2 grants).
Does The Jerry Gart Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 52 grants with a stated purpose on The Jerry Gart Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (52 grants).
Who are The Jerry Gart Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Jerry Gart Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Craig Hospital Foundation ($35,000), Rose Community Foundation ($25,500) and Friends of JCC Krakow ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Jerry Gart Family Foundation?
The Jerry Gart Family Foundation reported $4.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $235K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $514K (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 Jerry Gart Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees describe a range of work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jerry Gart Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Jerry Gart Family Foundation's EIN?
The Jerry Gart Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1289883. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does The Jerry Gart Family Foundation 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 October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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