Gerda Lissner Foundation Inc
Historical FunderNew York, New York · EIN 13-3566516 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $1,750.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | CORNELIA BEIGEL |
|---|---|
| Address | 15 E 65TH STREET, NEW YORK NY 10065 |
| Phone | 2128260366 |
| MAIL@GERDALISSNER.ORG | |
| Form and materials | REFER TO FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE: WWW.GERDALISSNER.ORG |
| Deadlines | REFER TO FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE: WWW.GERDALISSNER.ORG |
| Restrictions | REFER TO FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE: WWW.GERDALISSNER.ORG |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
33% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Giuilio Gari Foundation | New York, NY | To provide young opera singers with the financial support they need to pursue their craft and excel in the world of opera, | $1,750 |
| Casady School | Oklahoma City, OK | To provide young opera singers with the financial support they need to pursue their craft and excel in the world of opera, | $500 |
| Classic Lyric Arts | New York, NY | To provide young opera singers with the financial support they need to pursue their craft and excel in the world of opera, | $250 |
The return also lists 30 grants to individuals ($95,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $97,500 | 33 |
| 2024 | $109,250 | 52 |
| 2023 | $118,150 | 49 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600999349100510
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3566516
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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