The Joel & Linda Gershenson Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyFarmington Hills, Michigan · EIN 38-3315288 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$17K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$57K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,000.
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
62% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Kicking Cancer | Farmington Hills, MI | General | $3,000 |
| Karmanos | Detroit, MI | General | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood | Detroit, MI | General | $1,000 |
| Jewish Hospice | West Bloomfield, MI | General | $1,000 |
| Aspca | Washington, DC | General | $1,000 |
| St Jude | Memphis, TN | General | $1,000 |
| Stand With US | Los Angeles, CA | General | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior | Jacksonville, FL | General | $1,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Tampa, FL | General | $1,000 |
| Friends of Idf | New York, NY | General | $1,000 |
| Endowment for Middle East Truth | Washington DC, DC | General | $1,000 |
| American Jewish World Service | New York, NY | General | $750 |
| Jarc | Farmington Hills, MI | General | $500 |
| Yad Ezra | Berkley, MI | General | $500 |
| Friends of Yad Lakashish | Englewood, NJ | General | $500 |
| International Fund for Animal Welfare | Yarmouth Port, MA | General | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,250 | 16 |
| 2023 | $9,000 | 10 |
| 2022 | $3,500 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523469349100707
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3315288
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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