Lisa Beth Gerstman Foundation
Invitation OnlyGarden City, New York · EIN 20-0704257 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$418K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$12,000
Total assets$2.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,000 and $15,000.
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
22% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| YMCA of Greater New York | New York, NY | Camp scholarships | $165,000 |
| Commonpoint Queens (Samuel Field Ym & Ywha) | Little Neck, NY | Camp scholarships | $41,000 |
| The Children's Aid Society | Chappaqua, NY | Camp scholarships | $18,000 |
| Camp Hes at Canarsie | Brooklyn, NY | Camp scholarships | $15,000 |
| Jch of Bensonhurst | Brooklyn, NY | Camp scholarships | $15,000 |
| Pal-O-Mine Equestrian Inc | Islandia, NY | Camp scholarships | $15,000 |
| The Gateway Family YMCA | Elizabeth, NJ | Camp scholarships | $15,000 |
| YMCA of Newark and Vicinity | Newark, NJ | Camp scholarships | $15,000 |
| Queens Center for Progress | Jamaica, NY | Camp scholarships | $12,500 |
| Educational Alliance | Wheatley Heights, NY | Camp scholarships | $12,000 |
| Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges | Livingston, NJ | Camp scholarships | $12,000 |
| Westfield Area Y | Westfield, NJ | Camp scholarships | $12,000 |
| YMCA of Wayne | Wayne, NJ | Camp scholarships | $12,000 |
| Mid-Island Y JCC | Wheatley Heights, NY | Camp scholarships | $10,000 |
| Shorefront Ym&ywha of Brighton-Manhattan Beach | Brooklyn, NY | Camp scholarships | $10,000 |
| St Mary's Healthcare System for Children | Bayside, NY | Camp scholarships | $10,000 |
| JCC of Staten Island | Staten Island, NY | Camp scholarships | $7,000 |
| Camp Felix | Putnam Valley, NY | Camp scholarships | $5,000 |
| Helen Keller Camp | Brooklyn, NY | Camp scholarships | $5,000 |
| Tiegerman | Glen Cove, NY | Camp scholarships | $5,000 |
| Sunrise Day Camp-Long Island | Oceanside, NY | Camp scholarships | $4,500 |
| Dancing Dreams | Bayside, NY | Camp scholarships | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $418,500 | 22 |
| 2023 | $366,000 | 23 |
| 2022 | $341,300 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611949349100506
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-0704257
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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