The Gere Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew Canaan, Connecticut · EIN 95-4305828 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$116K
Organizations funded4
Typical grant$11,000
Total assets$2.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $29,500.
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
100% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Philanthropy Works | Santa Barbara, CA | Help communities envision their desired future and figure out how to get there | $65,000 |
| The Looking Glass | White Plains, NY | General purposes | $29,500 |
| Helsinki Foundation | PL | To promote human rights as indispensable for the functioning of the state and to strengthen respect for those rights in the society. | $11,000 |
| Karuna-Shechen | New York, NY | International non-profit organization which provides health care, education, community development and women empowerment services in india,… | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $115,500 | 4 |
| 2023 | $189,061 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523219349106097
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-4305828
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
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