Gerry Foundation Inc
Historical FunderLiberty, New York · EIN 14-1798234 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $4,000,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Igor Birman |
|---|---|
| Address | PO Box 311, Liberty NY 12754 |
| Phone | 8452952400 |
| Form and materials | Letter including all pertinent information and purpose of funds |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | Preferentially Sullivan County, NY |
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
0% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Woods Center for the Arts | Liberty, NY | Support for the Center's tax-exempt mission of inspiring, educating, and empowering individuals through the arts and humanities. | $5,500,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | New York, NY | Support for the Metastasis and Tumor Ecosystem Center | $4,000,000 |
| Sullivan 180 Inc | Liberty, NY | Funding for programs and projects that further the mission to improve the health and well-being of the residents of Sullivan County, NY by… | $1,700,000 |
| Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York | Latham, NY | Support for the construction of the Food Bank's new distribution center in Montgomery, NY | $250,000 |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY | Support for the College of Veterinary Medicine | $30,000 |
| NYS Troops PBA Signal 30 Benefit Fund | Albany, NY | Special Event Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Town of Highland | Eldred, NY | Community Beautification Projects | $4,125 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,494,125 | 7 |
| 2023 | $6,594,276 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543169349102719
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 14-1798234
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
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