The Jerry & Marilyn Handler Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 47-3796588 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$51K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$1.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $2,500.
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
68% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Teton Summer Festival Concert | Jackson, WY | To provide funds for charitable & educational purposes. | $7,500 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Cambridge, MA | To provide funds for charitable & educational purposes. | $4,000 |
| California Wildfire Response | Los Angeles, CA | To provide funds for charitable & educational purposes. | $2,560 |
| Aging With Dignity | Tallahassee, FL | To provide funds for charitable & educational purposes. | $2,500 |
| Art Students League of New York | New York, NY | To provide funds for charitable & educational purposes. | $2,500 |
| Coalition for Rainforest Nations | New York, NY | To provide funds for charitable & educational purposes. | $2,500 |
| Cure Alzheimer's Fund | Wellesley Hills, MA | To provide funds for charitable & educational purposes. | $2,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | To provide funds for charitable & educational purposes. | $2,500 |
| Encourage Kids Foundation | New York, NY | To provide funds for charitable & educational purposes. | $2,500 |
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | To provide funds for charitable & educational purposes. | $2,500 |
| Jackson Hole Regional Horse Rescue | Jackson, WY | To provide funds for charitable & educational purposes | $2,500 |
| Natural Resource Defense Council | New York, NY | To provide funds for charitable & educational purposes. | $2,500 |
| Paws | Lynwood, WA | To provide funds for charitable & educational purposes. | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Foundation of America | Washington, DC | To provide funds for charitable & educational purposes. | $2,500 |
| St Jude Hospital | Memphis, TN | To provide funds for charitable & educational purposes. | $2,500 |
| Wildlife Conservative Network | San Francisco, CA | To provide funds for charitable & educational purposes. | $2,500 |
| Aspca | New York, NY | To provide funds for charitable & educational purposes. | $1,500 |
| Clean Air Task Force | Boston, MA | To provide funds for charitable & educational purposes. | $1,500 |
| Teton Youth and Family Services | Jackson, WY | To provide funds for charitable & educational purposes. | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $50,560 | 19 |
| 2024 | $47,500 | 18 |
| 2023 | $50,023 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641249349101814
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-3796588
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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