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Caroline & Joseph S Gruss Life Monument Funds Inc

New York, New York  ·  EIN 133573461  ·  Private foundation

Caroline & Joseph S Gruss Life Monument Funds Inc is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $7.4M in grants paid and $49.9M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 391 individual grants from this funder — $30.8M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for faith-based (jewish). Below is its full funding profile.

$7.4M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$49.9M
Total assets
391
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Caroline & Joseph S Gruss Life Monument Funds Inc funds

Caroline & Joseph S Gruss Life Monument Funds Inc's giving carries a documented focus on faith-based (jewish), higher education.

Faith-Based (Jewish)Higher Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Caroline & Joseph S Gruss Life Monument Funds Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Center for Initiatives in Jewish Education Inc
ASSIST STUDENTS IN JEWISH DAY SCHOOLS
Brooklyn, NY$5.6M2024
Yeshiva Torah Vodaath
BUILDING RENO,LIFE INS, SCHOLARSHIPS
Brooklyn, NY$678K2023
Yeshivah of Flatbush
BUILDING RENO,LIFE INS, SCHOLARSHIPS
Brooklyn, NY$600K2023
Yeshivah of Flatbush
BUILDING REO, LIFE UNS, SCHOLARSHIPS
Brooklyn, NY$448K2020
Bops Menachem
BUILDING REO, LIFE UNS, SCHOLARSHIPS
Brooklyn, NY$408K2020
Yeshiva Darchei Torah
BUILDING RENO,LIFE INS, SCHOLARSHIPS
Far Rockaway, NY$395K2023
Westchester Torah Academy
BUILDING RENO,LIFE INS, SCHOLARSHIPS
Harrison, NY$381K2023
Beer Hagolah Institute
BUILDING REO, LIFE UNS, SCHOLARSHIPS
Brooklyn, NY$363K2020
Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway
BUILDING RENO,LIFE INS, SCHOLARSHIPS
Lawrence, NY$350K2023
Yeshiva Darchei Torah
BUILDING RENO.,LIFE INS., SCHOLARSHIPS
Far Rockaway, NY$334K2022
Yeshiva Darchei Torah
BUILDING REO, LIFE UNS, SCHOLARSHIPS
Far Rockaway, NY$325K2020
United Lubavitcher Yeshivth Es
BUILDING REO, LIFE UNS, SCHOLARSHIPS
Brooklyn, NY$321K2020
Beer Hagolah Institute
BUILDING RENO.,LIFE INS., SCHOLARSHIPS
Brooklyn, NY$302K2022
Hebrew Academy of Long Beach
HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP, LIFE INSURANCE, MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENTS, PENSION REIMBURSEMENT
Woodmere, NY$301K2017
Beer Hagolah Institutes Hs
High school scholarship, life insurance, medical r
Brooklyn, NY$300K2018

Caroline & Joseph S Gruss Life Monument Funds Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$6.8M
2018$5.4M
2020$5.3M
2022$4.2M
2023$3.6M
2024$5.6M

How to apply for funding from Caroline & Joseph S Gruss Life Monument Funds Inc

Caroline & Joseph S Gruss Life Monument Funds Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at grusslife.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Caroline & Joseph S Gruss Life Monument Funds Inc

Does Caroline & Joseph S Gruss Life Monument Funds Inc accept grant applications?
Caroline & Joseph S Gruss Life Monument Funds Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Caroline & Joseph S Gruss Life Monument Funds Inc fund?
Caroline & Joseph S Gruss Life Monument Funds Inc's grants focus on faith-based (jewish). Recent recipients include Center for Initiatives in Jewish Education Inc, Yeshiva Torah Vodaath, Yeshivah of Flatbush. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Caroline & Joseph S Gruss Life Monument Funds Inc give in grants?
Caroline & Joseph S Gruss Life Monument Funds Inc reported $7.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $30.8M over 391 grants.
Where is Caroline & Joseph S Gruss Life Monument Funds Inc located?
Caroline & Joseph S Gruss Life Monument Funds Inc is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 133573461.
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About this profile. This page is built from Caroline & Joseph S Gruss Life Monument Funds Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Caroline & Joseph S Gruss Life Monument Funds Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.