The Hal and Kathleen Gershman Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyGrand Forks, North Dakota · EIN 26-1584651 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$148K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$1.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
69% of grants went outside North Dakota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fontbonne Academy | Milton, MA | Furtherance of 501(C)(3)S charitable purpose | $40,000 |
| Empire Arts Center | Grand Forks, ND | Furtherance of 501(C)(3)S charitable purpose | $35,000 |
| University of North Dakota Alumni Association & Foundation | Grand Forks, ND | Furtherance of 501(C)(3)S charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Independent Shakespeare Company | Los Angeles, CA | Furtherance of 501(C)(3)S charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Global Friends Coalition | Grand Forks, ND | Furtherance of 501(C)(3)S charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Community Violence Intervention Center | Grand Forks, ND | Furtherance of 501(C)(3)S charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| The Center for Reproductive Rights | New York, NY | Furtherance of 501(C)(3)S charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| North Dakota News Cooperative | Bismarck, ND | Furtherance of 501(C)(3)S charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Social & Environmental Entrepreneurs | Calabasas, CA | Furtherance of 501(C)(3)S charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Vidiots Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Futherance of 501(C)(3)S charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| A Place Called Home | Los Angeles, CA | Furtherance of 501(C)(3)S charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Atlantic White Shark Conservancy | North Chatham, MA | Furtherance of 501(C)(3)S charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Cape Cod Shakespeare Festival in Chatham (Ccsfc) | Chatham, MA | Furtherance of 501(C)(3)S charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Cyclical Inc | Pasadena, CA | Furtherance of 501(C)(3)S charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Dellarte International | Blue Lake, CA | Furtherance of 501(C)(3)S charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Elysian Theater | Los Angeles, CA | Furtherance of 501(C)(3)S charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation of North Dakota | Fargo, ND | Furtherance of 501(C)(3)S charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Path People Helping the Homeless | Los Angeles, CA | Furtherance of 501(C)(3)S charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Furtherance of 501(C)(3)S charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| The Trevor Project | West Hollywood, CA | Furtherance of 501(C)(3)S charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Furtherance of 501(C)(3)S charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Cancer Research Institute | New York, NY | Furtherance of 501(C)(3)S charitable purpose | $500 |
| Prairie Public Broadcasting | Fargo, ND | Furtherance of 501(C)(3)'S charitable purposes | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $148,500 | 23 |
| 2024 | $18,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | $57,250 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631319349103943
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1584651
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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