The Gaines Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-3799733 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $300.
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
30% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Havard College Fund | Cambridge, MA | Education | $500 |
| Metropolitian Opera | New York, NY | Education | $350 |
| Metropolitian Museum of Art | New York, NY | Education | $300 |
| American Friends of the Hebrew | New York, NY | Education | $200 |
| Boys Town Jersualem Foundation | New York, NY | Education | $200 |
| American Red Cross | New York, NY | Education | $100 |
| Friends of Havard Hilel | Cambridge, MA | Education | $100 |
| Harvard Glee Foundation | Cambridge, MA | Education | $100 |
| NY Founding Hospital | New York, NY | Education | $100 |
| American Friends of Magen David | New York, NY | Education | $100 |
The return also lists 6 grants to individuals ($1,300). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,350 | 16 |
| 2023 | $3,350 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202521339349104002
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3799733
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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