The Joseph and Anna Gartner
The Joseph and Anna Gartner is a private foundation based in Williamsville, New York. Its reported grantmaking includes support for operations, special projects, and endowments.
The Joseph and Anna Gartner at a glance
In short: The Joseph and Anna Gartner gave $400K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $400K), mostly in New York. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $400,000
- +82.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- -98.8% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $400,000
- +15425.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $400,000
- Total assets
- $3,440,595
- -0.6% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Joseph and Anna Gartner
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 163 Hidden Ridge Common, Williamsville, NY 14221-5765
Phone: (716) 634-4333
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Joseph and Anna Gartner funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Community Foundation for Greater Bu ($400K).
Grant Size Distribution
346 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 345 grants of 346 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported grant dollars in 2026 went to a recipient in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Joseph and Anna Gartner gives
- Giving grew 74% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 192% 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $211K (2022) to $400K (2026). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $400K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation for Greater Bu Buffalo, NY | Operations/Special Proj./Endowments | $400,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,440,595 | $384,441 | $404,768 | $400,000 | 1 | $400,000 | $192,312 | $208,392 |
| 2025 | $3,460,922 | $192,801 | $222,944 | $219,000 | 85 | $219,000 | $168,971 | $207,523 |
| 2024 | $3,491,065 | $149,012 | $229,005 | $225,500 | 93 | $225,500 | $145,528 | $198,085 |
| 2023 | $3,571,058 | $149,784 | $234,796 | $230,000 | 86 | $230,000 | $144,589 | $207,752 |
| 2022 | $3,656,070 | $164,482 | $214,206 | $211,000 | 81 | $211,000 | $160,916 | $220,119 |
| 2021 | $3,705,794 | $98,840 | $218,707 | $216,000 | 84 | — | $95,911 | $199,032 |
| 2020 | $3,825,661 | $116,181 | $233,190 | $230,000 | 81 | — | $112,844 | $208,065 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Joseph and Anna Gartner reported a distributable amount of $208K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 93 grants totaling $225,500 in 2024 and 85 grants totaling $219,000 in 2025. In 2026, it reported one grant of $400,000 to Community Foundation for Greater BU in Buffalo, New York, for operations, special projects, and endowments. The 2026 filing lists that grant as the only itemized grant, so it does not establish a typical grant size.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Sanford Mnobel, Margery S. Nobel, Carol N. Hirsh, Gary M. Nobel, Susan Hirsh, and David A. Hirsh as trustees.
The Joseph and Anna Gartner's 2026 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Carol N. Hirsh
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gary M. Nobel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Margery S. Nobel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sanford Mnobel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Susan Hirsh
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David A. Hirsh
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Michael G. Hirsh (2020–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Joseph and Anna Gartner
How much does The Joseph and Anna Gartner give each year?
The Joseph and Anna Gartner gave $400K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $219K across 85 grants.
How large is The Joseph and Anna Gartner?
The Joseph and Anna Gartner reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $400K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $208K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from The Joseph and Anna Gartner?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does The Joseph and Anna Gartner make grants?
All reported grant dollars in 2026 went to a recipient in New York.
What is The Joseph and Anna Gartner's EIN?
The Joseph and Anna Gartner's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2400456. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does The Joseph and Anna Gartner accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 30, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 1, 2024)
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