Gerson Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 43-6100486
Foundation Overview
Based in Olathe, KS, Gerson Family Foundation has awarded 243 grants totaling $1,194,089 to organizations in Missouri, California and 7 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $200 to $69,737, with a median award of $1,500.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$1,194,089
Total Assets
$3,324,737
Median Grant (all grants)
$1,500
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
31
Median Grant
$1,300
% Median Grant Decline
-47%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 10%
3 of 31 recipients (10%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
Kansas
Grants are geographically diversified with 34% in Kansas and funding distributed across 9 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Kansas, funding concentrates in Overland Park (66%), Olathe (13%), Lawrence (10%).
Funding Trajectory
+6%
Stable funding levels with 6% change over 6 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
General Purposes + 2 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (43%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Gerson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-defamation League | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2024 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Greater Kansas City | $1,500 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2024 |
| Bridge The Gap College Prep | $250 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2024 |
| Canal Alliance | $250 | San Rafael, CA, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2024 |
| Chabad Of Ku | $9,000 | Lawrence, KS, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2024 |
| Congregation Rodef Shalom | $2,240 | Denver, CO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2024 |
| Great Jobs Kansas City | $2,500 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2024 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $300 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2024 |
| Halleck Creek | $250 | Nicasio, CA, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2024 |
| Harvesters | $1,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2024 |
| Jewish Community Foundation Of Greater Kc | $30,000 | Overland Park, KS, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2024 |
| Jewish Community Relations Bureau | $5,000 | Overland Park, KS, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2024 |
| Jewish Family Services | $5,000 | Overland Park, KS, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2024 |
| Jewish Federation Of Kansas City | $61,000 | Overland Park, KS, US | Israeli Emergency Fund | 2024 |
| Kansas City Symphony | $7,500 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2024 |
| Kauffman Center For Performing Arts | $1,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2024 |
| Kellogg School Of Management | $400 | Evanston, IL, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2024 |
| Larkspur Library Foundation | $250 | Larkspur, CA, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2024 |
| Marin Agricultural Land Trust | $250 | Point Reyes Station, CA, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2024 |
| Nature Conservancy | $1,300 | Arlington, VA, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2024 |
| Nelson Gallery Foundation | $5,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2024 |
| New Reform Temple | $1,901 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2024 |
| Newhouse Kc | $500 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2024 |
| Northern California Jewish Sports Hall Of Fame | $250 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2024 |
| Olathe Ymca | $1,000 | Olathe, KS, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2024 |
| Operation Breakthrough | $2,500 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2024 |
| Sf Marin Food Bank | $250 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2024 |
| Temple B'nai Jehudah | $2,580 | Overland Park, KS, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2024 |
| The Brady Center | $250 | Washington, DC, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2024 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2024 |
| University Of Ks Health Systems Endowment | $5,000 | Kansas City, KS, US | Echo Clinic | 2024 |
| Anti-defamation League | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Greater Kansas City | $1,500 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Brady Center To Prevent Gun Violence | $250 | Washington, DC, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Bridge The Gap College Prep | $250 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Canal Alliance | $250 | San Rafael, CA, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Chabad Of Ku | $3,500 | Lawrence, KS, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Congregation Rodef Shalom | $2,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Great Jobs Kansas City | $2,500 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $300 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Harvesters | $1,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Jewish Community Foundation Of Greater Kc | $18,000 | Overland Park, KS, US | Peter Gerson Educational Scholarship Fund | 2023 |
| Jewish Community Relations Bureau | $2,500 | Overland Park, KS, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Jewish Family Services | $5,000 | Overland Park, KS, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Jewish Federation Of Kansas City | $25,256 | Overland Park, KS, US | Israeli Emergency Fund | 2023 |
| Jewish Federation Of Kansas City | $50,062 | Overland Park, KS, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Kanbe's Markets | $2,500 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Kansas City Symphony | $5,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Kauffman Center For Performing Arts | $1,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Kellogg School Of Management | $400 | Evanston, IL, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Nelson Gallery Foundation | $5,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| New Reform Temple | $2,468 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Northern California Jewish Sports Hall Of Fame | $250 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Olathe Ymca | $1,000 | Olathe, KS, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Operation Breakthrough | $1,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Temple B'nai Jehudah | $2,472 | Overland Park, KS, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| The Commons Project Foundation | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| The University Of Kansas Health System | $5,000 | Lenexa, KS, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| University Academy Foundation | $1,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Anti-defamation League | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Greater Kansas City | $1,500 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Brady Center To Prevent Gun Violence | $250 | Washington, DC, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Bridge The Gap College Prep | $250 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Canal Alliance | $250 | San Rafael, CA, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Chabad Of Ku | $3,500 | Lawrence, KS, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Congregation Rodef Shalom | $2,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Great Jobs Kansas City | $2,500 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $300 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Harvesters | $1,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Jewish Community Foundation Of Greater Kc | $18,000 | Overland Park, KS, US | Peter Gerson Educational Scholarship Fund | 2023 |
| Jewish Community Relations Bureau | $2,500 | Overland Park, KS, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Jewish Family Services | $5,000 | Overland Park, KS, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Jewish Federation Of Kansas City | $25,256 | Overland Park, KS, US | Israeli Emergency Fund | 2023 |
| Jewish Federation Of Kansas City | $50,062 | Overland Park, KS, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Kanbe's Markets | $2,500 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Kansas City Symphony | $5,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Kauffman Center For Performing Arts | $1,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Kellogg School Of Management | $400 | Evanston, IL, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Nelson Gallery Foundation | $5,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| New Reform Temple | $2,468 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Northern California Jewish Sports Hall Of Fame | $250 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Olathe Ymca | $1,000 | Olathe, KS, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Operation Breakthrough | $1,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Temple B'nai Jehudah | $2,472 | Overland Park, KS, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| The Commons Project Foundation | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| The University Of Kansas Health System | $5,000 | Lenexa, KS, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| University Academy Foundation | $1,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Bridge The Gap College Prep | $250 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Canal Alliance | $250 | San Rafael, CA, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Center For Practical Bioethics | $2,500 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Chabad Of Ku | $3,500 | Lawrence, KS, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Congregation Rodef Shalom | $1,800 | Denver, CO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Harvesters | $1,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy | $1,500 | Overland Park, KS, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Jewish Community Foundation Of Greater Kc | $13,250 | Overland Park, KS, US | Peter Gerson Educational Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Jewish Community Foundation Of Greater Kc | $10,000 | Overland Park, KS, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Jewish Family Services | $7,500 | Overland Park, KS, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Jewish Federation Of Kansas City | $39,820 | Overland Park, KS, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Jewish Vocational Services | $1,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Kansas City Scholars | $5,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Kansas City Symphony | $10,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Kauffman Center For Performing Arts | $1,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Kellogg School Of Management | $350 | Evanston, IL, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Marin Agricultural Land Trust | $250 | Point Reyes Station, CA, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Nature Conservancy | $3,500 | Arlington, VA, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| New Reform Temple | $2,300 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Northwestern University Foundation | $400 | Evanston, IL, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Olathe Ymca | $1,000 | Olathe, KS, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Sf Marin Food Bank | $250 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Temple B'nai Jehudah | $2,042 | Overland Park, KS, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| The Commons Project Foundation | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| University Of Ks Health Systems Endowment | $250 | Kansas City, KS, US | Echo Clinic | 2022 |
| Bridge The Gap College Prep | $250 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Canal Alliance | $250 | San Rafael, CA, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Center For Practical Bioethics | $2,500 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Chabad Of Ku | $3,500 | Lawrence, KS, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Congregation Rodef Shalom | $1,800 | Denver, CO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Harvesters | $1,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy | $1,500 | Overland Park, KS, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Jewish Community Foundation Of Greater Kc | $13,250 | Overland Park, KS, US | Peter Gerson Educational Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Jewish Community Foundation Of Greater Kc | $10,000 | Overland Park, KS, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Jewish Family Services | $7,500 | Overland Park, KS, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Jewish Federation Of Kansas City | $39,820 | Overland Park, KS, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Jewish Vocational Services | $1,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Kansas City Scholars | $5,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Kansas City Symphony | $10,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Kauffman Center For Performing Arts | $1,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Kellogg School Of Management | $350 | Evanston, IL, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Marin Agricultural Land Trust | $250 | Point Reyes Station, CA, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Nature Conservancy | $3,500 | Arlington, VA, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| New Reform Temple | $2,300 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Northwestern University Foundation | $400 | Evanston, IL, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Olathe Ymca | $1,000 | Olathe, KS, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Sf Marin Food Bank | $250 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Temple B'nai Jehudah | $2,042 | Overland Park, KS, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| The Commons Project Foundation | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| University Of Ks Health Systems Endowment | $250 | Kansas City, KS, US | Echo Clinic | 2022 |
| Bridge The Gap College Prep | $250 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Canal Alliance | $250 | San Rafael, CA, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Center For Practical Bioethics | $2,500 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Chabad Of Ku | $3,500 | Lawrence, KS, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Congregation Rodef Shalom | $1,800 | Denver, CO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Harvesters | $1,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy | $1,500 | Overland Park, KS, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Jewish Community Foundation Of Greater Kc | $13,250 | Overland Park, KS, US | Peter Gerson Educational Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Jewish Community Foundation Of Greater Kc | $10,000 | Overland Park, KS, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Jewish Family Services | $7,500 | Overland Park, KS, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Jewish Federation Of Kansas City | $39,820 | Overland Park, KS, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Jewish Vocational Services | $1,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Kansas City Scholars | $5,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Kansas City Symphony | $10,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Kauffman Center For Performing Arts | $1,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Kellogg School Of Management | $350 | Evanston, IL, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Marin Agricultural Land Trust | $250 | Point Reyes Station, CA, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Nature Conservancy | $3,500 | Arlington, VA, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| New Reform Temple | $2,300 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Northwestern University Foundation | $400 | Evanston, IL, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Olathe Ymca | $1,000 | Olathe, KS, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Sf Marin Food Bank | $250 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Temple B'nai Jehudah | $2,042 | Overland Park, KS, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| The Commons Project Foundation | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| University Of Ks Health Systems Endowment | $250 | Kansas City, KS, US | Echo Clinic | 2022 |
| Bridge The Gap College Prep | $500 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Canal Alliance | $250 | San Rafael, CA, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Chabad Of Ku | $2,500 | Lawrence, KS, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Chabad Of Ku | $1,000 | Lawrence, KS, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Congregation Rodef Shalom | $1,800 | Denver, CO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Friends Of Johnson County | $1,000 | Overland Park, KS, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $300 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Halleck Creek | $250 | Nicasio, CA, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Harvesters | $1,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Jewish Community Foundation Of Greater Kc | $5,000 | Overland Park, KS, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Jewish Community Foundation Of Greater Kc | $500 | Overland Park, KS, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Jewish Community Foundation Of Greater Kc | $5,000 | Overland Park, KS, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Jewish Family Services | $10,104 | Overland Park, KS, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Jewish Federation Of Kansas City | $50,096 | Overland Park, KS, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Kansas City Scholars | $4,929 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Kansas City Symphony | $10,104 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Kauffman Center For Performing Arts | $1,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Kellogg School Of Management | $500 | Evanston, IL, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Kvc Health Systems | $1,000 | Olathe, KS, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Marin Agricultural Land Trust | $250 | Point Reyes Station, CA, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Nature Conservancy | $500 | Arlington, VA, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Nelson Gallery Foundation | $3,696 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| New Reform Temple | $1,900 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Olathe Medical Center Foundation | $5,175 | Olathe, KS, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Olathe Ymca | $1,000 | Olathe, KS, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Sf Marin Food Bank | $250 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Temple B'nai Jehudah | $2,042 | Overland Park, KS, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| The Commons Project Foundation | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| University Of Ks Health Systems Endowment | $24,483 | Kansas City, KS, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Women For Afghan Women | $200 | Fresh Meadows, NY, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Boys Town | $1,000 | Boys Town, NE, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| Brady Center | $250 | Washington, DC, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| Bridge The Gap | $250 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| Canal Alliance | $250 | San Rafael, CA, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| Chicago Community Covid-19 Response Fund | $300 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| Congregation Beth Shalom | $1,563 | Overland Park, KS, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| Congregation Rodef Shalom | $1,800 | Denver, CO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $400 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| Halleck Creek | $250 | Nicasio, CA, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| Harvesters | $2,500 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| Jewish Community Foundation Of Greater Kansas City | $11,500 | Overland Park, KS, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| Jewish Family Services | $10,000 | Overland Park, KS, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| Jewish Federation Of Greater Kansas City | $56,655 | Overland Park, KS, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| Kansas City Symphony | $10,176 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| Kauffman Center For The Performing Arts | $1,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| Kellogg School Of Management | $300 | Evanston, IL, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| Marin Agricultural Land Trust | $500 | Point Reyes Station, CA, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| Nelson Gallery Foundation | $3,500 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| New Reform Temple | $1,900 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| Olathe Ymca | $1,000 | Olathe, KS, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| Red Cross | $250 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| Sf Marin Food Bank | $250 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| Temple B'nai Jehudah | $4,084 | Overland Park, KS, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| University Academy Foundation | $1,500 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| University Of Kansas Health Systems Endowment | $20,407 | Kansas City, KS, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| Aspen Mosaic Festival And School | $4,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| Folly Theater | $250 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| Olathe Family Ymca | $1,000 | Olathe, KS, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| Boys Town | $250 | Boys Town, NE, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| Harvesters | $500 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| Congregation Beth Shalom | $1,394 | Overland Park, KS, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| New Reform Temple | $1,990 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| Friends Of University Academy | $2,500 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| Congregation Rodef Shalom | $1,650 | Denver, CO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| Jewish Federation Of Greater Kansas City | $69,737 | Overland Park, KS, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| Jewish Federation Of Greater Kansas City | $1,032 | Overland Park, KS, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| Jewish Community Foundation Of Greater Kansas City | $5,159 | Overland Park, KS, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| Jewish Community Foundation Of Greater Kansas City | $11,368 | Overland Park, KS, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| Jewish Community Foundation Of Greater Kansas City | $1,566 | Overland Park, KS, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| Kansas City Symphony | $10,075 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| Kansas University Endowment | $19,768 | Westwood, KS, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| Temple B'nai Jehudah | $4,056 | Overland Park, KS, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| Nelson Gallery Foundation | $3,629 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| William Jewell College | $2,597 | Liberty, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| Kauffman Center For The Performing Arts | $1,050 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| Redwood High School Foundation | $2,081 | Larkspur, CA, US | General Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Gerson Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 43-6100486 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 1450 S LONE ELM RD Olathe, KS 66061-7256 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Gerson Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President / Director | Elizabeth Hjalmarson |
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| Vice President / Director | Jim Gerson |
| Chief Investment Officer / Director | Sara Hjalmarson Balawajder |
Forms 990-PF
IRS Form 990-PF filings provide comprehensive financial information, grant details, and operational data. These documents are essential resources for understanding foundation capacity, giving patterns, and strategic priorities.
Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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Data Currency: Last updated
February 2026
based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.