The Gross Family Foundation Incorporated
This organization is a private foundation focused on providing financial support primarily through unrestricted grants. Its mission appears to center on supporting Jewish community initiatives and higher education, as evidenced by its funding to organizations such as the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach and various universities, including Baruch College and Harvard Law School. The foundation serves a diverse range of educational institutions and community organizations, reflecting a commitment to enhancing educational opportunities and supporting cultural initiatives. While it operates as a micro foundation, its charitable activities extend beyond its home state, impacting various regions across the United States.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid-size charities that match the foundation’s observed interests (Jewish community organizations and educational institutions), can make use of modest unrestricted grants, and have local or networked connections into the foundation’s circle.
Good Fit
- • Work in Jewish community services or higher education/alumni funds.
- • Presence or program activity in Florida (notably Palm Beach area) or in NY/MA/GA where past grantees are located.
- • Need for one-time unrestricted grants in the $1K–$8K range.
- • Existing relationship or introduction to a foundation officer or community intermediary.
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year went to organizations in four states, indicating multi-state giving, but the majority of dollars were concentrated in Florida (about 64%), so reach is broader than a single city but not nationally dispersed.
Recipient Variety
In 2024 the foundation made six grants to six distinct recipients with four new recipients that year and two repeat grantees from the prior filing, showing a moderate spread of independent recipients rather than a single beneficiary-dominated pattern.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows several new recipients in the latest year, which suggests new entrants have been funded, but the foundation states it only funds preselected applicants and has no public website or clear public application route, so openness to unfamiliar applicants cannot be confirmed as high.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
