The Gerson Family Foundation Trust
Historical FunderWest Palm Beach, Florida · EIN 46-7212630 · 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 2024):
| Contact | DANIEL J BRAMS |
|---|---|
| Address | 768 HARBOUR ISLES PLACE, WEST PALM BEACH FL 334103231 |
| Phone | 5616837373 |
| Form and materials | LETTER CONTAINING STATEMENT OF PROGRAM AND AMOUNT OF FUNDING REQUESTED. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
40% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Agency for Israel | New York, NY | To support charitable endeavors | $100,000 |
| Hadassah | New York, NY | To support charitable endeavors | $15,000 |
| South County Mental Health Center | Delray Beach, FL | To support charitable endeavors | $11,000 |
| Washington Institute | Washington, DC | To support charitable endeavors | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | To support charitable endeavors | $5,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches | West Palm Beach, FL | To support charitable endeavors | $5,000 |
| Vita Nova Inc | West Palm Beach, FL | To support charitable endeavors | $5,000 |
| The Lord's Place | West Palm Beach, FL | To support charitable endeavors | $5,000 |
| Center for Creative Educaton | West Palm Beach, FL | To support charitable endeavors | $5,000 |
| Center for Creative Educaton | West Palm Beach, FL | To support charitable endeavors | $2,500 |
| Bella's Angels Inc | Wellington, FL | To support charitable endeavors | $2,500 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind | San Rafael, CA | To support charitable endeavors | $1,000 |
| Peggy Adams Animal Rescue | West Palm Beach, FL | To support charitable endeavors | $1,000 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum | Washington, DC | To support charitable endeavors | $1,000 |
| Earthjustice | Washington, DC | To support charitable endeavors | $1,000 |
| Charity Navigator | Harlan, IA | To support charitable endeavors | $500 |
| Trustbridge Hospice Foundation | West Palm Beach, FL | To support charitable endeavors | $500 |
| Trustbridge Hospice Foundation | West Palm Beach, FL | To support charitable endeavors | $500 |
| Feed the Hungry Pantry of Palm Beach County | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | To support charitable endeavors | $500 |
| Live Like Jake Foundation | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | To support charitable endeavors | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $172,500 | 20 |
| 2023 | $133,400 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 9, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202531299349101408
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-7212630
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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