How to apply
Accepts applications
The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.
- Contact
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Igor Birman
PO Box 311
Liberty, NY 12754
(845) 295-2400
- Form and materials
- Letter including all pertinent information, purpose of funds, and evidence of 501(c)(3) status.
- Deadlines
- None
- Restrictions
- 501(c)(3) organizations
Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2024
$195,500
- Grants listed
- 12
- Assets, end of year
- $2,599,289
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Tax year 2023
$149,700
- Grants listed
- 10
- Assets, end of year
- $2,497,765
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Tax year 2022
$149,500
- Grants listed
- 7
- Assets, end of year
- $2,515,785
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Tax year 2021
$66,200
- Grants listed
- 11
- Assets, end of year
- $2,513,359
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Tax year 2020
$182,500
- Grants listed
- 10
- Assets, end of year
- $2,350,110
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Tax year 2019
$84,000
- Grants listed
- 11
- Assets, end of year
- $2,372,014
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Tax year 2018
$156,000
- Grants listed
- 11
- Assets, end of year
- $2,271,642
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Tax year 2017
$176,500
- Grants listed
- 12
- Assets, end of year
- $2,172,280
Grants paid in 2024
As listed on the return.
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Community School of Naples IncNaples, FL
Contribution to support increased curricular opportunities, campus enhancements, and faculty development.
$45,000 -
Feeding America Tampa Bay IncTampa, FL
Contribution to support relief efforts after hurricane Milton.
$25,000 -
Metropolitan Ministries IncTampa, FL
Contribution to support relief efforts after hurricane Milton.
$25,000 -
Golisano Childrens Museum of Naples IncNaples, FL
Contribution to the Night at the Museum event supporting the Museum's goal of inspiring children and families through playful learning experiences.
$20,000 -
Sullivan 180 IncLiberty, NY
Contribution to support the organization's goal of improving the health and wellness of Sullivan County.
$20,000 -
2L FoundationNaples, FL
Contribution to fund the core programs of 2L - Education, Health Care, Trafficking, and Disaster Relief.
$10,000 -
Dale Jr FoundationMooresville, NC
Contribution to support the organization's goal of sending resources to underprivileged children and their families
$10,000 -
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer CenterNew York, NY
Contribution to support research related to developing a cure for metastasis cancer
$10,000 -
Naples Performing Arts Center IncNaples, FL
Contribution to fund scholarships awarded students to receive an education in the arts.
$10,000 -
Naples Zoo IncNaples, FL
Contribution to support the Zoo's work to inspire conservation ethics and appreciation for the natural world.
$10,000 -
Lee Memorial Health System Foundation IncFort Myers, FL
Contribution to support Lee Health's behavioral and mental health programs and services for underprivileged children and families.
$5,500 -
Youth Haven IncNaples, FL
Contribution to support the programs and services that create healthier outcomes for the children who call Youth Haven home.
$5,000
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Education1 grant $45,00023% of the total
- Human services3 grants $40,00020% of the total
- Arts and culture2 grants $30,00015% of the total
- Food and agriculture1 grant $25,00013% of the total
- Community development1 grant $20,00010% of the total
- Philanthropy and grantmaking2 grants $15,5008% of the total
- 2 other causes2 grants $20,00010% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- Florida9 grants $155,500
- New York2 grants $30,000
- North Carolina1 grant $10,000
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- Sandra GerryPresident, Director Hours 2Pay $0
- Adam GerryVice President, Director Hours 2Pay $0
- Peter RacetteTreasurer Hours 2Pay $0
- Teri BeimlerSecretary Hours 2Pay $0
- Michael FitzpatrickVice President Hours 2Pay $0
- Robyn GerryDirector Hours 0Pay $0
The return
More foundations
- Private foundations in Florida
- Private foundations in Naples
- Foundations that fund education in Florida
- Foundations that fund human services in Florida
- Foundations that fund arts and culture in Florida
Similar foundations
Same main cause (education), giving between a quarter and four times this foundation’s where possible, nearby first.
- Ryan Smith Foundation 12 grants Preselected only $192,600 giving
- Krause Family Foundation 14 grants Preselected only $200,500 giving
- Tom and Carol Dunn Family Foundation Inc 15 grants Accepts applications $209,800 giving
- KLM Fund 40 grants Preselected only $177,185 giving
- RLH Foundation 19 grants Preselected only $175,490 giving