Emanuel & Riane Gruss Charitable Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-2969811 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$730K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$18,000
Total assets$20.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,500 and $36,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
18% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Joshua Heschel School | New York, NY | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Camp Ramah in the Berkshires Inc | Englewood, NJ | Camp ramah in the berkshires is a vibrant summer camp community, where children grow in a beautiful and safe setting, surrounded by… | $150,000 |
| B'nai Jeshurun | New York, NY | Synagogue located on the upper west side of manhattan | $100,000 |
| National Yiddish Theater Folksbiene | New York, NY | To celebrate the yiddish experience through the performing arts. | $90,000 |
| The Shefa School | New York, NY | To maximize the learning of students with language-based learning disabilities. | $36,000 |
| Am Yisrael Foundation | Fair Lawn, NJ | Charitable | $30,000 |
| America-Israel Friendship League | New York, NY | Strengthening the relationship between americans & israelis | $25,000 |
| Uja Federation | New York, NY | Jewish philanthropic organization | $25,000 |
| Abraham Initiatives | New York, NY | To fulfill the israeli declaration of independence's promise of "full and equal citizenship" for all israelis. | $18,000 |
| American Friends of Elem | New York, NY | Educating the community on issues related to troubled youth and young adults in israel such as domestic violence, substance abuse, neglect,… | $18,000 |
| Edlavitch JCC | Washington, DC | Engages individuals and families through its cultural, recreational, educational, and social justice programs by welcoming people of all… | $15,000 |
| Isef Foundation | New York, NY | Empower extraordinary individuals of underserved backgrounds and top academic merit to reach their highest potential | $10,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera | New York, NY | To bring thrilling productions to opera lovers worldwide. | $5,500 |
| Manhattan Theatre Club | New York, NY | Produce innovative theatre of the highest quality by american and international playwrights | $3,000 |
| Camp Ramah Nyack | New York, NY | To create and sustain excellent summer camps and israel programs that inspire commitment to and engagement in jewish life, and develop the… | $2,500 |
| Glimmerglass Opera | Cooperstown, NY | Non-Profit summer opera company | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $729,500 | 16 |
| 2024 | $926,910 | 19 |
| 2023 | $665,850 | 23 |
| 2022 | $632,263 | 45 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622249349100622
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-2969811
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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