The Norma and Gerald Finn
The Norma and Gerald Finn is a private foundation, based in Cliffside Park, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $367K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $8K. Net investment income was $10K.
The Norma and Gerald Finn at a glance
In short: The Norma and Gerald Finn gave $8K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $7,500
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- Average grant
- $2,500
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $367,088
- +5.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (33% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Norma and Gerald Finn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Doctors Without Borders ($3K). Together the top 3 received $8K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Norma and Gerald Finn gives
- Giving fell 25% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 43% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2025) to $16K (2021). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Help Save Lives. | $2,500 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | Provide fresh meals to communities in need. | $2,500 |
| Contact of Mercer County Pennington, NJ | Provide emotional support and counseling to individuals in need. | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $367,088 | $9,755 | $8,273 | $7,500 | 3 | $7,500 | $9,605 | $17,329 |
| 2024 | $347,051 | $53,575 | $310 | — | — | — | $44,174 | $15,469 |
| 2023 | $295,866 | $11,633 | $10,220 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 | $11,483 | $13,341 |
| 2022 | $266,157 | $9,875 | $10,390 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 | $4,662 | $13,450 |
| 2021 | $303,040 | $4,895 | $17,424 | $15,720 | 2 | $16,482 | — | — |
| 2020 | $249,097 | $4,260 | $11,242 | $10,000 | 1 | — | — | $11,085 |
| 2019 | $263,152 | $34,548 | $10,150 | $10,000 | 1 | — | $30,206 | $11,695 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Norma and Gerald Finn reported a distributable amount of $17K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Norma and Gerald Finn's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amy Hanselmann
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward Finn
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Finn
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Norma and Gerald Finn
How much does The Norma and Gerald Finn give each year?
The Norma and Gerald Finn gave $8K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Norma and Gerald Finn's typical grant size?
The Norma and Gerald Finn's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,500, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Norma and Gerald Finn give grants?
The Norma and Gerald Finn's top state is New York, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (33%) and New Jersey (33%).
Does The Norma and Gerald Finn give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Norma and Gerald Finn's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Norma and Gerald Finn?
The Norma and Gerald Finn reported $367K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17K (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 is The Norma and Gerald Finn's EIN?
The Norma and Gerald Finn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2522970. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 5, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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