Gross Foundation

OVERVIEW: The Gross Foundation funds grantmaking related to Jewish causes, particularly Orthodox Jewish educational and charitable organizations and temples.

IP TAKE: The foundation keeps a low public profile, which restricts transparency regarding its grantmaking priorities and activities. The foundation is a steadfast supporter of Orthodox Jewish organizations in New York and Israel. Connection to New York’s Hasidic communities will be key here.

PROFILE: Founded in 1991, the Gross Foundation is steered by real estate investor Dov Gross and family. The foundation does not maintain a website, limiting information available on its grantmaking. According to tax filings, the Gross Foundation funds grantmaking related to Jewish causes, particularly Orthodox Jewish educational and charitable organizations and temples.

Grants for Jewish Causes

This funder’s grants mainly support Orthodox Jewish organizations in Brooklyn, New York and Israel. Past grantees in New York include Congregation Toras Chaim, Congregation Rachmistrivka, Kolel Emes Vemunah Viznitz and Mikvah Israel of Boro Park. In Israel, the foundation has given to the Yeshiva Kol Bonayich, the Central Fund of Israel and Yeshiva Leluv of Jerusalem. The Gross Foundation has also directed money to FJC towards a donor advised fund, obscuring its full scope of giving.

Important Grant Details

This foundation made about $3.5 million in grants in a recent year. Grants ranged from $50 to $200,000 with an average grant size of about $10,000. Grantmaking supports Jewish organizations exclusively, with most grants going to Orthodox Jewish organizations and schools. For additional information about past grantmaking, see this funder’s tax filings.

The foundation keeps a low profile and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Contact information is provided below.

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CONTACT:

Gross Foundation
P.O. Box 040308, Parkville Sta.
Brooklyn, NY 11204

(718) 851-7724