Leopold R Gellert Family Trust
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-6085289 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$122K
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$1.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $750 and $5,000.
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
53% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Theater Company | Weston, VT | General | $20,000 |
| Gonzaga University | Spokane, WA | General | $15,000 |
| Hudson Hall | Hudson, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study | Cambridge, MA | General | $10,000 |
| The Shefa School | New York, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Weston Theater Company | Weston, VT | General | $10,000 |
| Bryn Mawr College | Bryn Mawr, PA | General | $7,500 |
| Bates College | Lewiston, ME | General | $5,000 |
| Marlboro Music | Philadelphia, PA | General | $5,000 |
| MIT Sloan School of Management | Cambridge, MA | General | $5,000 |
| Rutgers University Foundation | New Brunswick, NJ | General | $5,000 |
| Colby College | Waterville, ME | General | $3,500 |
| South Dakota Voices for Peace | Sioux Falls, SC | General | $2,500 |
| Orchestra of St Lukes | New York, NY | General | $2,000 |
| Weill Cornell Medical College | New York, NY | General | $2,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | General | $1,000 |
| Gage Academy of Art | Seattle, WA | General | $1,000 |
| Music Conservatory of Westchester | White Plains, NY | General | $1,000 |
| National Council of Jewish Women NY | New York, NY | General | $1,000 |
| New York Festival of Song | New York, NY | General | $1,000 |
| Power Up Gambia | Philadelphia, PA | General | $1,000 |
| Bidawee | Wantagh, NY | General | $750 |
| Hamptons Community Outreach | Bridgehampton, NY | General | $750 |
| Piatigorsky Foundation | New York, NY | General | $500 |
| The East Harlem School | New York, NY | General | $500 |
| The Frick Collection | New York, NY | General | $500 |
| The Sphinx Organization | Detroit, MI | Genearl | $500 |
| Volunteers in Asia | Palo Alto, CA | General | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $122,500 | 28 |
| 2023 | $151,500 | 25 |
| 2022 | $196,550 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610139349100891
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6085289
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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