The Gottesman Fund
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 52-6061469 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$94.7M
Organizations funded98
Typical grant$150,000
Total assets$692.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $300,000.
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
37% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montefiore Health System Albert Einstein College of Medicine | Bronx, NY | General support | $27,938,620 |
| Nli USA Inc | New York, NY | General support | $15,000,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Fund | New York, NY | General support | $12,273,000 |
| American Museum of Natural History | New York, NY | General support | $6,000,000 |
| The Shefa School | New York, NY | General support | $5,400,000 |
| Foundation for Jewish Camp | New York, NY | General support | $3,000,000 |
| Yeshiva University | New York, NY | General support | $3,000,000 |
| The New York Public Library | New York, NY | General support | $2,000,000 |
| Children's Museum of Manhattan | New York, NY | General support | $1,666,667 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | New York, NY | General support | $1,605,499 |
| Mount Sinai Health System | New York, NY | General support | $1,300,000 |
| Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nations Capital | Washington, DC | General support | $1,200,000 |
| Nefesh Bnefesh Jewish Souls United Inc | Paramus, NJ | General support | $1,000,000 |
| Sanctuary for Families | New York, NY | General support | $675,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | New York, NY | General support | $600,000 |
| Abraham Joshua Heschel School | New York, NY | General support | $540,000 |
| The New York Botanical Garden | Bronx, NY | General support | $512,500 |
| American Friends of Laniado Hospital | New York, NY | General support | $500,000 |
| Jewish Museum of Maryland | Baltimore, MD | General support | $500,000 |
| The Leffell School | Hartsdale, NY | General support | $425,000 |
| Hopewell Fund | Baltimore, MD | General support | $400,000 |
| Sar Academy Sar High School | Riverdale, NY | General support | $375,000 |
| The Frisch School | Paramus, NJ | General support | $350,000 |
| Uja - Federation of New York | New York, NY | General support | $325,000 |
| American Friends of Leket Israel | Teaneck, NJ | General support | $300,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Inc | New York, NY | General support | $275,000 |
| Drisha Institute | New York, NY | General support | $250,000 |
| Kesher Israel Congregation | Washington, DC | General support | $250,000 |
| The Brotherhoodsister Sol | New York, NY | General support | $250,000 |
| West Side Campaign Against Hunger | New York, NY | General support | $250,000 |
| Worldwide Friends Foundation Israel Friends | New York, NY | General support | $250,000 |
| Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan | New York, NY | General support | $225,000 |
| Zamir Choral Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $225,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD | General support | $223,200 |
| Brigid Alliance | New York, NY | General support | $200,000 |
| Grownyc | New York, NY | General support | $200,000 |
| Ifwhenhow Lawyering for Reproductive Justice | Oakland, CA | General support | $200,000 |
| Ma'ayanot Yeshiva High School for Girls | Teaneck, NJ | General support | $200,000 |
| National Institute for Reproductive Health | New York, NY | General support | $200,000 |
| New York Common Pantry | New York, NY | General support | $200,000 |
| Ramaz School | New York, NY | General support | $200,000 |
| Tivnu Building Justice | Portland, OR | General support | $200,000 |
| Yellowhammer Fund | Tuscaloosa, AL | General support | $200,000 |
| Golda Och Academy | West Orange, NJ | General support | $190,000 |
| American Jewish World Service Inc | New York, NY | General support | $150,000 |
| Association to Benefit Children | New York, NY | General support | $150,000 |
| Children's Aid | New York, NY | General support | $150,000 |
| Dorot | New York, NY | General support | $150,000 |
| Good Shepherd Services | New York, NY | General support | $150,000 |
| Kivunim | New York, NY | General support | $150,000 |
| Meet International Inc | New York, MA | General support | $150,000 |
| New Israel Fund | New York, NY | General support | $150,000 |
| Torah Academy of Bergen County | Teaneck, NJ | General support | $140,000 |
| Chronicle of a People | New York, NY | General support | $125,000 |
| Academic Engagement Network | Washington, DC | General support | $100,000 |
| Avodah | Brooklyn, NY | General support | $100,000 |
| Jewish Kids Groups Foundation | Atlanta, GA | General support | $100,000 |
| Luria Academy of Brooklyn | Brooklyn, NY | General support | $100,000 |
| Mayday Medicines Inc | New York, NY | General support | $100,000 |
| Met Council | New York, NY | General support | $100,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 98 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $94,726,986 | 98 |
| 2023 | $83,769,729 | 99 |
| 2022 | $36,797,527 | 91 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601959349100300
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-6061469
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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