Funding search · EIN 132969811 · New York, NY

Emanuel & Riane Gruss Charitable

A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.

138
grants reported
$2.8M
total given
2021–2024
filing years
$1,800
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 20212024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

What they fund

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Top recipients

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  • Kivunim4 grants · $700,000
  • Abraham Joshua Heschel School4 grants · $600,000
  • National Yiddish Theater Folksbiene4 grants · $209,000
  • The Shefa School2 grants · $172,000
  • Manhattan Jewish Experience4 grants · $160,000
  • America-Israel Friendship League4 grants · $150,000
  • Am Yisrael Foundation3 grants · $95,000
  • B'Nai Jeshurun2 grants · $86,000
  • Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene1 grant · $80,000
  • Shefa School1 grant · $72,000

Giving over time

$610,593
2021
$632,263
2022
$665,850
2023
$926,910
2024

Grant history

The 100 largest of 138 grants.

  • $300,000

    Kivunim · New York, NY · 2024

    To inspire its students to forge a lifelong relationship with israel and the jewish people through our travels across the world - gaining understanding of jewish life and history together with that of the many cultures, read all
  • $200,000

    Abraham Joshua Heschel School · New York, NY · 2024

    Charitable

  • $200,000

    Abraham Joshua Heschel School · New York, NY · 2023

    Charitable

  • $200,000

    Kivunim · New York, NY · 2022

    To inspire its students to forge a lifelong relationship with israel and the jewish people through our travels across the world - gaining understanding of jewish life and history together with that of the many cultures, read all
  • $150,000

    Kivunim · New York, NY · 2021

    To inspire its students to forge a lifelong relationship with israel and the jewish people through our travels across the world - gaining understanding of jewish life and history together with that of the many cultures, read all
  • $136,000

    The Shefa School · New York, NY · 2024

    To maximize the learning of students with language-based learning disabilities.

  • $100,000

    Abraham Joshua Heschel School · New York, NY · 2022

    Charitable

  • $100,000

    Abraham Joshua Heschel School · New York, NY · 2021

    Charitable

  • $80,000

    National Yiddish Theater Folksbiene · New York, NY · 2024

    To celebrate the yiddish experience through the performing arts.

  • $80,000

    Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene · New York, NY · 2023

    Charitable

  • $72,000

    Shefa School · New York, NY · 2023

    Charitable

  • $61,000

    National Yiddish Theater Folksbiene · New York, NY · 2023

    To celebrate the yiddish experience through the performing arts.

  • $50,000

    B'Nai Jeshurun · New York, NY · 2024

    Synagogue located on the upper west side of manhattan

  • $50,000

    Kivunim · New York, NY · 2023

    To inspire its students to forge a lifelong relationship with israel and the jewish people through our travels across the world - gaining understanding of jewish life and history together with that of the many cultures, read all
  • $50,000

    Manhattan Jewish Experience · New York, NY · 2023

    Community where young men and women can explore jewish life and meet new people

  • $50,000

    America-Israel Friendship League · New York, NY · 2022

    Strengthening the relationship between americans & israelis

  • $50,000

    Manhattan Jewish Experience · New York, NY · 2022

    Community where young men and women can explore jewish life and meet new people

  • $50,000

    National Yiddish Theater Folksbiene · New York, NY · 2022

    To celebrate the yiddish experience through the performing arts.

  • $50,000

    Am Yisrael Foundation · Fair Lawn, NJ · 2021

    Charitable

  • $50,000

    America-Israel Friendship League · New York, NY · 2021

    Strengthening the relationship between americans & israelis

  • $40,000

    Chabad Lubavitch of Midtown Manhattan · New York, NY · 2022

    Orthodox synagogue in new york city

  • $40,000

    Manhattan Jewish Experience · New York, NY · 2021

    Community where young men and women can explore jewish life and meet new people

  • $36,000

    Congregation B'Nai Jeshurun · New York, NY · 2023

    Charitable

  • $36,000

    B'Nai Jeshurun · New York, NY · 2022

    Synagogue located on the upper west side of manhattan

  • $36,000

    Abraham Fund · New York, NY · 2021

    To promote regional economic cooperation and prosperity in the middle east and beyond

  • $36,000

    The Shefa School · New York, NY · 2021

    To maximize the learning of students with language-based learning disabilities.

  • $33,000

    Camp Ramah in the Berkshires · Englewood, NJ · 2024

    Camp ramah in the berkshires is a vibrant summer camp community, where children grow in a beautiful and safe setting, surrounded by life-long friends and nurtured by spirited role models. From sports to the arts and fro read all
  • $30,000

    Am Yisrael Foundation · Fair Lawn, NJ · 2022

    Charitable

  • $25,000

    America-Israel Friendship League · New York, NY · 2024

    Strengthening the relationship between americans & israelis

  • $25,000

    America-Israel Friendship League · New York, NY · 2023

    Strengthening the relationship between americans & israelis

  • $25,000

    Isef Foundation · New York, NY · 2021

    Empower extraordinary individuals of underserved backgrounds and top academic merit to reach their highest potential

  • $25,000

    Pef Israel Endowment Funds · New York, NY · 2021

    To enable the direct distribution of funds to selected and approved charitable organizations in israel.

  • $20,000

    Manhattan Jewish Experience · New York, NY · 2024

    Community where young men and women can explore jewish life and meet new people

  • $20,000

    Brotherhood Sister Sol · New York, NY · 2022

    To challenge inequity and champion opportunity for all.

  • $18,000

    Abraham Initiatives · New York, NY · 2024

    To fulfill the israeli declaration of independence's promise of "full and equal citizenship" for all israelis.

  • $18,000

    Elem Youth in Distress in Israel · New York, NY · 2024

    Treating and transforming the lives of troubled youth

  • $18,000

    Abraham Initiatives · New York, NY · 2023

    Charitable

  • $18,000

    Elem Youth in Distress in Israel · New York, NY · 2023

    Treating and transforming the lives of troubled youth

  • $18,000

    Bnei Jeshurun · New York, NY · 2021

    Synagogue located on the upper west side of manhattan

  • $18,000

    Elem Youth in Distress in Israel · New York, NY · 2021

    Treating and transforming the lives of troubled youth

  • $18,000

    National Yiddish Theater Folksbiene · New York, NY · 2021

    To celebrate the yiddish experience through the performing arts.

  • $15,000

    Uja Federation · New York, NY · 2024

    Jewish philanthropic organization

  • $15,000

    Am Yisrael Foundation · Fair Lawn, NJ · 2023

    Charitable

  • $15,000

    Edlavitch · Washington, DC · 2022

    To preserve and strengthen jewish identity, heritage, tradition, and values through a wide variety of social, cultural, recreational, and educational programs and services.

  • $10,000

    Isef Foundation · New York, NY · 2024

    Empower extraordinary individuals of underserved backgrounds and top academic merit to reach their highest potential

  • $10,000

    Isef Foundation · New York, NY · 2023

    Empower extraordinary individuals of underserved backgrounds and top academic merit to reach their highest potential

  • $10,000

    Uja Federation · New York, NY · 2023

    Jewish philanthropic organization

  • $10,000

    South Street Seaport · New York, NY · 2021

    Education

  • $9,000

    Lincoln Center Theatre · New York, NY · 2022

    Charitable

  • $7,750

    Lincoln Center Theatre · New York, NY · 2024

    Charitable

  • $7,500

    Jewish Museum · New York, NY · 2024

    Dedicated to the enjoyment, understanding, and preservation of the artistic and cultural heritage of the jewish people

  • $7,500

    Jewish Museum · New York, NY · 2023

    Dedicated to the enjoyment, understanding, and preservation of the artistic and cultural heritage of the jewish people

  • $7,500

    Jewish Museum · New York, NY · 2022

    Dedicated to the enjoyment, understanding, and preservation of the artistic and cultural heritage of the jewish people

  • $6,500

    Metropolitan Opera · New York, NY · 2021

    To bring thrilling productions to opera lovers worldwide.

  • $5,680

    Metropolitan Opera · New York, NY · 2022

    To bring thrilling productions to opera lovers worldwide.

  • $5,500

    Metropolitan Opera · New York, NY · 2024

    To bring thrilling productions to opera lovers worldwide.

  • $5,390

    Chabad Lubavitch of Midtown Manhattan · New York, NY · 2023

    Orthodox synagogue in new york city

  • $4,500

    Glimmerglass Opera · Cooperstown, NY · 2021

    Non-profit summer opera company

  • $4,000

    Alzheimers Association · New York, NY · 2021

    Alzheimer's care, support and research

  • $3,960

    Chabad Lubavitch of Midtown Manhattan · New York, NY · 2021

    Orthodox synagogue in new york city

  • $3,000

    Manhattan Theatre Club · New York, NY · 2023

    Produce innovative theatre of the highest quality by american and international playwrights

  • $3,000

    Alzheimers Association · New York, NY · 2022

    Alzheimer's care, support and research

  • $3,000

    Manhattan Theatre Club · New York, NY · 2022

    Produce innovative theatre of the highest quality by american and international playwrights

  • $3,000

    Chamber Music Society · New York, NY · 2021

    Organization dedicated to the performance and promotion of chamber music in new york city

  • $2,500

    Chamber Music Society · New York, NY · 2023

    Organization dedicated to the performance and promotion of chamber music in new york city

  • $2,500

    Chamber Music Society · New York, NY · 2022

    Organization dedicated to the performance and promotion of chamber music in new york city

  • $2,500

    Uja Federation · New York, NY · 2022

    Jewish philanthropic organization

  • $2,500

    Uja Federation · New York, NY · 2021

    Jewish philanthropic organization

  • $1,800

    Hias · New York, NY · 2022

    Charitable

  • $1,800

    Hias · New York, NY · 2021

    Charitable

  • $1,500

    Glimmerglass Opera · Cooperstown, NY · 2023

    Non-profit summer opera company

  • $1,000

    The Door · New York, NY · 2022

    To empower young people to reach their potential by providing comprehensive youth development services

  • $1,000

    Cmt4b3 Research Foundation · Scarsdale, NY · 2021

    To battle charcot-marie-tooth disease type 4b3

  • $1,000

    The Door · New York, NY · 2021

    To empower young people to reach their potential by providing comprehensive youth development services

  • $1,000

    Unhcr · Washington, DC · 2021

    To protect refugees

  • $845

    Paralyzed Veterans of America · Washington, DC · 2021

    To advocate for veterans of the armed forces who have experienced spinal cord injury or dysfunction.

  • $530

    Glimmerglass Opera · Cooperstown, NY · 2024

    Non-profit summer opera company

  • $500

    American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic · New York, NY · 2022

    To bring the joy of classical music to over 30,000 children in israel each year, while promoting tolerance and mutual respect.

  • $500

    Upper East Side Hatzolah · New York, NY · 2022

    To provide emergency medical and ambulance services, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

  • $500

    Wqxr - New York Public Radio · New York, NY · 2022

    Charitable

  • $360

    United States Holocaust Memorial Museum · Washington, DC · 2023

    Charitable

  • $360

    Doctors Without Borders USA · New York, NY · 2022

    Global first responders to emergencies, epidemics, and natural disasters

  • $360

    Holocaust Museum · New York, NY · 2021

    To educate diverse visitors about jewish life before, during, and after the holocaust

  • $360

    Hospital for Special Surgery Foundation · New York, NY · 2021

    Charitable

  • $360

    Nature Conservancy · Arlington, VA · 2021

    To create a world where people and nature can thrive

  • $330

    Habitat for Humanity · New York, NY · 2022

    To transform lives and communities by building and preserving affordable homes for families in need.

  • $250

    New York Philharmonic · New York, NY · 2024

    Charitable

  • $250

    Hope for Depression Research Foundation · New York, NY · 2022

    Charitable

  • $250

    Ny Public Radio · New York, NY · 2022

    Charitable

  • $250

    Rabbi Chaim · Portsmouth, VA · 2022

    Committed to providing children with quality judaic and general studies education in a religeous environment.

  • $250

    Visiting Nurse Service of Ny · New York, NY · 2022

    To promote the health and well-being of patients, members, and families by providing high-level, cost-effective healthcare in the home and community.

  • $250

    New York Philharmonic · New York, NY · 2021

    Charitable

  • $230

    Visiting Nurse Service of Ny · New York, NY · 2021

    To promote the health and well-being of patients, members, and families by providing high-level, cost-effective healthcare in the home and community.

  • $200

    Metropolitan Museum of Art · New York, NY · 2024

    Education

  • $200

    Metropolitan Museum of Art · New York, NY · 2023

    Education

  • $200

    Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation · New York, NY · 2023

    Restoration and preservation of the statue of liberty and ellis island

  • $200

    Ptach · Brooklyn, NY · 2022

    To provide the best possible jewish and secular education to students who have been disenfranchised because of learning differences.

  • $200

    Central Synagogue · New York, NY · 2021

    To work tirelessly toward a world in which judaism is central to the lives of jews everywhere and is a profound and positive force for humanity.

  • $200

    Climate Ride · Missoula, MT · 2021

    To protect our planet through life-changing adventures.

  • $200

    Habitat for Humanity · New York, NY · 2021

    To transform lives and communities by building and preserving affordable homes for families in need.

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