Gene and Ros Gans Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWestport, Connecticut · EIN 20-8084294 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$10K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$240
Total assets$274K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $125 and $500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
83% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood | New York, NY | General support | $3,000 |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY | General support | $763 |
| American Institute Cancer Research | Arlington, VA | General support | $750 |
| Aspca - Ct | New York, NY | General support | $750 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | General support | $500 |
| Feeding America | Washington, DC | General support | $500 |
| Westport Volunteer Firefighters | Westport, CT | General support | $500 |
| Wabe | Atlanta, GA | General support | $424 |
| Wshu | Fairfield, CT | General support | $370 |
| Congregation Rodeph Sholom | Bridgeport, CT | General support | $350 |
| Connecticut Foodshares | Wallingford, CT | General support | $280 |
| Aclu | Atlanta, GA | General support | $250 |
| Wskg | Vestal, NY | General support | $240 |
| Northeast Humane Ga Society | Gainesville, GA | General support | $218 |
| Mma - Met | NY, NY | General support | $210 |
| West Hill Cemetary | Ithaca, NY | General support | $200 |
| Baseball Hall of Fame | Cooperstown, NY | General support | $167 |
| NY Road Runners | NY, NY | General support | $150 |
| High Museum of Art | Atlanta, GA | General support | $125 |
| Susan B Komen Foundation | Dallas, TX | General support | $120 |
| Catholic Charities of Finger Lakes | Geneva, NY | General support | $100 |
| NY Public Radio | New York, NY | General support | $100 |
| Smithsonean | Atlanta, GA | General support | $75 |
| English Springer Rescue America | Woodstock, GA | General support | $29 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,171 | 24 |
| 2023 | $6,762 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 31, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543049349100309
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8084294
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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