Gerson Family Foundation
Historical FunderOlathe, Kansas · EIN 43-6100486 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ELIZABETH HJALMARSON |
|---|---|
| Address | 1450 S LONE ELM, OLATHE KS 66061 |
| Phone | 9132627400 |
| Form and materials | N/A |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
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
70% of grants went outside Kansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Kansas City | Overland Park, KS | Israeli emergency fund | $60,500 |
| Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kc | Overland Park, KS | Peter gerson educational scholarship fund | $31,000 |
| Chabad of Ku | Lawrence, KS | General charitable contribution | $12,500 |
| Jewish Community Relations Bureau | Overland Park, KS | General charitable contribution | $7,500 |
| Kansas City Symphony | Kansas City, MO | General charitable contribution | $7,500 |
| Jewish Family Services | Overland Park, KS | General charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Nelson Gallery Foundation | Kansas City, MO | General charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Polly Labs | New York, NY | General charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| The University of Kansas Health System | Lenexa, KS | Ku nurse navigator survivorship program | $5,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | General charitable contribution | $4,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Kansas City | Kansas City, MO | General charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| Temple B'nai Jehudah | Overland Park, KS | General charitable contribution | $2,700 |
| Great Jobs Kansas City | Kansas City, MO | General charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Operation Breakthrough | Kansas City, MO | General charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| The Foundation to Combat Anti-Semitism | Foxborough, MA | General charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Congregation Rodef Shalom | Denver, CO | General charitable contribution | $2,240 |
| New Reform Temple | Kansas City, MO | General charitable contribution | $1,974 |
| Hands to Heart | Merriam, KS | General charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Harvesters | Kansas City, MO | General charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy | Overland Park, KS | General charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Kauffman Center for Performing Arts | Kansas City, MO | General charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Canal Alliance | San Rafael, CA | General charitable contribution | $500 |
| Sf Marin Food Bank | San Francisco, CA | General charitable contribution | $500 |
| Kellogg School of Management | Evanston, IL | General charitable contribution | $400 |
| Chicago Food Rescue | Chicago, IL | General charitable contribution | $300 |
| Hack Club | West Hollywood, CA | General charitable contribution | $300 |
| Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence | Washington, DC | General charitable contribution | $250 |
| Bridge the Gap College Prep | Kansas City, MO | General charitable contribution | $250 |
| Marin Agricultural Land Trust | Point Reyes Station, CA | General charitable contribution | $250 |
| Northern California Jewish Sports Hall of Fame | San Francisco, CA | General charitable contribution | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $167,414 | 30 |
| 2024 | $153,721 | 31 |
| 2023 | $147,958 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641259349100624
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-6100486
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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