Gene & Ros Gans Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 20-8084294
Foundation Overview
Based in Westport, CT, Gene & Ros Gans Family Foundation has awarded 235 grants totaling $106,751 to organizations in Georgia, Maryland and 12 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $12 to $2,500, with a median award of $250.
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
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New Applicant Friendliness
24 of 66 recipients (36%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
Grants are geographically diversified with 29% in New York and funding distributed across 14 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within New York, funding concentrates in New York (62%), Ithaca (14%), Bronx (9%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 13% decrease over 6 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on community projects with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Gene & Ros Gans Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aclu | $518 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| American Heart Association | $100 | Dallas, TX, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Aspca - Ct | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Bronx Hsscience | $100 | Bronx, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Cornell University | $750 | Ithaca, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $250 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Eg Event Northeast | $120 | Hempstead, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Feeding America | $350 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Food Bank Ct | $1,296 | Wallingford, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Humane Society Of Northeast | $1,420 | Gainesville, GA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Ny Public Radio | $1,530 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $1,875 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Public Broadcasting Georgia | $250 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Smithsonian | $90 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Thirteen Nyc | $100 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Traders Joe's | $324 | Nacross, GA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Wabe | $300 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| West Hill Cemetary | $200 | Ithaca, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Westport Emergency Medical Service | $250 | Westport, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Westport Public Library | $520 | Westport, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Wshu Radio - Sacred Heart | $120 | Fairfield, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Wskg Public Media | $180 | Vestal, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Aclu | $518 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| American Heart Association | $100 | Dallas, TX, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Aspca - Ct | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Bronx Hsscience | $100 | Bronx, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Cornell University | $750 | Ithaca, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $250 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Eg Event Northeast | $120 | Hempstead, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Feeding America | $350 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Food Bank Ct | $1,296 | Wallingford, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Humane Society Of Northeast | $1,420 | Gainesville, GA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Ny Public Radio | $1,530 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $1,875 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Public Broadcasting Georgia | $250 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Smithsonian | $90 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Thirteen Nyc | $100 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Traders Joe's | $324 | Nacross, GA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Wabe | $300 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| West Hill Cemetary | $200 | Ithaca, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Westport Emergency Medical Service | $250 | Westport, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Westport Public Library | $520 | Westport, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Wshu Radio - Sacred Heart | $120 | Fairfield, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Wskg Public Media | $180 | Vestal, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Aclu | $518 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| American Heart Association | $100 | Dallas, TX, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Aspca - Ct | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Bronx Hsscience | $100 | Bronx, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Cornell University | $750 | Ithaca, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $250 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Eg Event Northeast | $120 | Hempstead, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Feeding America | $350 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Food Bank Ct | $1,296 | Wallingford, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Humane Society Of Northeast | $1,420 | Gainesville, GA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Ny Public Radio | $1,530 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $1,875 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Public Broadcasting Georgia | $250 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Smithsonian | $90 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Thirteen Nyc | $100 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Traders Joe's | $324 | Nacross, GA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Wabe | $300 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| West Hill Cemetary | $200 | Ithaca, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Westport Emergency Medical Service | $250 | Westport, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Westport Public Library | $520 | Westport, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Wshu Radio - Sacred Heart | $120 | Fairfield, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Wskg Public Media | $180 | Vestal, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Aclu | $1,018 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Altzheimers Disease Research Voided Check | $-250 | Clarksburg, MD, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Altzheimers Disease Research | $500 | Clarksburg, MD, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Alzheimer Association | $120 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2021 |
| American Chemical Society | $67 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2021 |
| American Institute Cancer Research | $750 | Arlington, VA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Arc Southeast | $500 | Albany, GA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Aspca - Ct | $550 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Botanical Gardens | $100 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Casa | $700 | Gainesville, GA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Cornell University | $425 | Ithaca, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $600 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Feeding America | $750 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Food Bank Ct | $2,453 | Wallingford, CT, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Guiding Eyes Blind | $250 | Yorktown Heights, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| High Museum Of Art | $187 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Humane Society Of Northeast | $295 | Gainesville, GA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Humane Society | $806 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Lakeview Academy | $220 | Gainesville, GA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Mma - Met | $210 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Ne Ga Medical Center-food Voided Check | $-300 | Gainesville, GA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Planned Parenthood | $1,750 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Public Broadcasting Georgia | $630 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center | $250 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Smithsonian Voided Check | $-60 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Thirteen Nyc | $376 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Traders Joe's | $166 | Nacross, GA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Westport Emergency Medical Service | $250 | Westport, CT, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Wshu Radio - Sacred Heart | $100 | Fairfield, CT, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Aclu | $1,018 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Altzheimers Disease Research | $500 | Clarksburg, MD, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Alzheimer Association | $120 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2021 |
| American Chemical Society | $67 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2021 |
| American Institute Cancer Research | $750 | Arlington, VA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Arc Southeast | $500 | Albany, GA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Aspca - Ct | $550 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Botanical Gardens | $100 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Casa | $700 | Gainesville, GA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Cornell University | $425 | Ithaca, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $600 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Feeding America | $750 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Food Bank Ct | $2,453 | Wallingford, CT, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Guiding Eyes Blind | $250 | Yorktown Heights, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| High Museum Of Art | $187 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Humane Society Of Northeast | $295 | Gainesville, GA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Humane Society | $806 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Lakeview Academy | $220 | Gainesville, GA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Mma - Met | $210 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Planned Parenthood | $1,750 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Public Broadcasting Georgia | $630 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center | $250 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Thirteen Nyc | $376 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Traders Joe's | $166 | Nacross, GA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Westport Emergency Medical Service | $250 | Westport, CT, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Wshu Radio - Sacred Heart | $100 | Fairfield, CT, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Aclu | $750 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Alport Syndrome | $250 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Altzheimers Disease Research | $200 | Clarksburg, MD, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Alzheimer Association | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| American Institute Cancer Research | $200 | Arlington, VA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Aspca - Ct | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Botanical Gardens | $261 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Casa | $500 | Gainesville, GA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Cornell University | $200 | Ithaca, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $200 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Elachee Nature Center | $500 | Gainesville, GA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Feeding America | $1,380 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Food Bank Ct | $1,197 | Wallingford, CT, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Friends Of Westport Library | $400 | Westport, CT, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Guiding Eyes Blind | $200 | Yorktown Heights, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| High Museum Of Art | $342 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Humane Society | $870 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Jewish Family | $100 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Ny Public Radio | $220 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Planned Parenthood | $1,120 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Public Broadcasting Georgia | $890 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Smithsonean | $200 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Theather Wings Endowment | $350 | Gainesville, GA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Thirteen Nyc | $150 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Westport Emergency Medical Service | $200 | Westport, CT, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Westport Police Association | $50 | Westport, CT, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Access Reproductive Care Arc | $259 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Alport Syndrome | $100 | Scotsdale, AZ, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Altzheimers Disease Research | $900 | Clarksburg, MD, US | General Support | 2018 |
| American Institute Cancer Research | $800 | Arlington, VA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Aspca - Ct | $600 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Brady United Org | $100 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Bronx Hs Of Science | $100 | Bronx, NY, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Columbia University Msph | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Cornell University | $600 | Ithaca, NY, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $600 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Feeding America | $300 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Food Bank Ct | $200 | Wallingford, CT, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Friends Of Hall Country Library | $100 | Gainesville, GA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Georgia Botanical Gardens | $200 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Georgia Mountain Food Bank | $250 | Gainesville, GA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Hall Dawson Casa Program Inc | $100 | Gainesville, GA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| High Museum Of Art | $200 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Humaine Society | $600 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Lakeview Academy | $500 | Gainesville, GA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Naral Pro Choice | $250 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2018 |
| National Baseball Hall Of Fame | $200 | Cooperstown, NY, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Planned Parenthood | $600 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Public Broadcasting Georgia | $250 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Public Radio- Atlanta Wshu-ct Ny | $795 | Fairfield, CT, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Rowayton Arts Center | $500 | Norwalk, CT, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center | $250 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| University Of Wisconsin - Higuchi Fund | $1,000 | Madison, WI, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Westport Emergency Medical Service | $100 | Westport, CT, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Westport Firefighters | $100 | Westport, CT, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Westport Senior Center | $100 | Westport, CT, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Aarp Foundation | $90 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Altzheimers Disease Research | $800 | Clarksburg, MD, US | General Support | 2017 |
| American Institute Cancer Research | $500 | Arlington, VA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| American Red Cross (hurricane) | $300 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2017 |
| American Tinnitus Organization | $50 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Aspca - Ct | $450 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Bronx Hs Of Science | $100 | Bronx, NY, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Columbia University Msph | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $400 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Food Bank Ct | $800 | Wallingford, CT, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Humaine Society | $550 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Leaque Of Women Voters | $50 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Ms Society | $50 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Naral Pro Choice | $100 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2017 |
| National Kidney Foundation | $200 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| National Psoriasis Foundation | $200 | Portland, OR, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Planned Parenthood | $800 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Public Radio- Atlanta Wshu-ct Ny | $400 | Fairfield, CT, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center | $250 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Sunrise Rotary Club | $40 | Evanston, IL, US | General Support | 2017 |
| University Of Wisconsin - Higuchi Fund | $1,000 | Madison, WI, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Westport Emergency Medical Service | $150 | Westport, CT, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Westport Library | $250 | Westport, CT, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Westport Police Athletic League | $50 | Norwalk, CT, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Westport Senior Center | $250 | Westport, CT, US | General Support | 2017 |
| World Wildlife Foundation | $100 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Aarp Foundation | $12 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Alport Syndrome Foundation | $100 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $700 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2016 |
| American Diabetes Association | $100 | Arlington, VA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| American Institute Of Cancer Research | $200 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2016 |
| American Red Cross | $200 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2016 |
| American Tinnitus Association | $50 | Portland, OR, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Bronx Hs Of Science | $100 | Bronx, NY, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Columbia University Msph | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Ct Humane Society Aspca | $400 | Newington, CT, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $300 | Hagerstown, MD, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Food Bank Ct | $400 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Food Bank Of Ne Ga | $225 | Athens, GA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Friends Of Senior Center | $400 | Westport, CT, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Friends Of Westport Library | $100 | Westport, CT, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Kidney Foundation | $200 | Rockville, MD, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Lakeview Academy Center | $2,000 | Gainesville, GA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Nat'l Psoriasis Foundation | $200 | Portland, OR, US | General Support | 2016 |
| National Geographic | $100 | Tampa, FL, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Planned Parenthood | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Public Broadcasting Atlanta | $350 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Quick Center For The Arts | $100 | Fairfield, CT, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center | $300 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Society Of Cosmetic Chemistry | $100 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Thirteen | $250 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2016 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | $100 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2016 |
| University Of Wisconsin - Higuchi Fund | $2,500 | Madison, WI, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Westport Police Department | $100 | Westport, CT, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Wj Congress | $400 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2016 |
| World Wildlife Fund | $100 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Wounded Warior Project | $150 | Topeka, KS, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Wshu Public Radio | $525 | Fairfield, CT, US | General Support | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Gene & Ros Gans Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 20-8084294 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 514 HARVEST COMMONS Westport, CT 06880-0000 |
Key People (1)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Gene & Ros Gans Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee,foundation Manager | Roslyn P Gans |
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Forms 990-PF
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