Foundation profile
Gerda Lissner Foundation Inc
Private foundation · New York, NY · www.gerdalissner.org
Accepts applications
Grants (last 3 years)
52
Total given (last 3 years)
$109k
Median grant
$1k
Range
$500 – $15k
Giving by year
Total grants paid per tax year, as reported to the IRS.
Where the money goes
Causes
Performing arts · 71%Opera · 14%Scholarships and student aid · 12%International aid · 4%
States
New YorkCaliforniaPennsylvaniaNew JerseyColorado
Also 31 grants to individuals ($96k in total, e.g. scholarships).
How to apply, full grant list and leadership
Contacts, deadlines, restrictions, openness to new grantees and every grant this foundation made.
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Source: IRS Form 990-PF / 990 Schedule I filings. Not affiliated with the IRS. About the data