Geller Family Religious Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting Jewish community initiatives and religious institutions. Its mission centers on providing financial assistance to various Jewish congregations and organizations, reflecting a commitment to fostering religious and cultural values within the community. The foundation primarily serves Jewish populations, with a significant focus on synagogues and related charities. While it operates mainly in New York, its support extends to other states, demonstrating a broader commitment to Jewish community welfare.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid-sized Jewish religious or congregational organizations, primarily operating in New York with existing local relationships or introductions to the trustees.
Good Fit
- • Is a synagogue, Jewish community center, yeshiva, or similar faith-based organization.
- • Operates in New York (especially the Monsey/Brooklyn/NYC region).
- • Has an existing relationship or direct introduction to a trustee or known contact.
- • Seeks modest operating or program support (typical grants cluster under $10K with occasional larger awards).
Geography
Giving is geographically concentrated: roughly 90% of 2024 dollars went to New York, with only small amounts to Maryland and Florida.
Recipient Variety
The funder supported many distinct recipients in observed years (29 distinct recipients in 2021 and 20 distinct recipients in 2024), indicating a broad recipient set rather than a single beneficiary.
New Applicants
The foundation declares it funds only preselected applicants and there is no public application path; although many recipients in 2024 were recorded as new, the stated preselection policy and absence of a submission route make it unlikely an unfamiliar applicant could access funding without a direct introduction.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
