named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
Biomedical and Scientific Research Grants
Supports research into multiple sclerosis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and cerebral organoids through grants to research institutions.
Close-Up Documentary Initiative
Supports young documentary filmmakers from Southwest Asia, the Caucasus, and North Africa through grants to Safe Space Pictures Foundation.
Dance Education Support
Provides funding for dance instructor salaries at the NYC Public School for Dance and diversity scholarships at the School of American Ballet.
Enrique Moscol Scholarship
Funds higher education for scholars and supports veteran participants in academic and professional pursuits.
Humanitarian Assistance in Vietnam
Provides basic human necessities to children in Ha Giang and Dien Bien provinces to support school retention.
Journeys Undergraduate Course
Supports a course at the University of the South that explores the metaphor of personal and cultural journeys in the arts.
Mine Victims Assistance Program
Supports landmine victims in Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, with access to care and needs mapping.
Publishing Support for Poetry
Funds the publication of eight books of poetry and poetry in translation by Ugly Duckling Presse.
activities · 11 groups
What they do
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Film Production Funding and Fiscal Sponsorship 2 activities
- Funding post-production and promotion of the film "Liberal, Kansas"Funds The Epidavros Project Inc to support post-production and promotional work for the film "Liberal, Kansas" in 2025.
- Funding support for young documentary filmmakers from the Middle East, the Caucasus, and North AfricaFunds the Close-Up program, which supports emerging documentary filmmakers from the Middle East, the Caucasus, and North Africa.
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Cancer Research Funding 1 activity
- Funding biomedical research at The Rockefeller UniversityFunds The Rockefeller University for biomedical research.
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Performing Arts Production Support 1 activity
- Funding dance instructor salaries at NYC Public School for DanceFunds Ballet Tech Foundation Inc to support dance instructor salaries for the 2024–2025 school year at the NYC Public School for Dance.
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Genetic and Neurological Disease Research Funding 1 activity
- Funding development of cerebral and spinal cord organoids for multiple sclerosis researchFunds the Tisch MS Research Center of New York Inc to develop immunocompetent cerebral and spinal cord organoids to study the immune aspects of multiple sclerosis.
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Arts Education Scholarships 1 activity
- Funding diversity scholarships for dancers of color at School of American BalletFunds School of American Ballet Inc to cover or reduce training costs for dancers of color in summer and winter programs through diversity scholarships.
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Advanced Literary Scholarship and Advocacy 1 activity
- Funding publication of poetry and poetry in translationFunds Ugly Duckling Presse Ltd to publish eight books of poetry and poetry in translation in its 2024 fall season.
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Armenian Community and Institutional Support 1 activity
- Funding relocation and humanitarian projects for Minors IncFunds Minors Inc to support the relocation of workspace, book and photo exhibit projects, ongoing Vietnam program operations, and humanitarian assistance for children in Ha Giang and Dien Bien.
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Autoimmune Disease Research Funding 1 activity
- Funding research on the molecular basis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)Funds Hospital for Special Surgery to define the molecular basis of SLE's female predominance.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Funding scholarships and transition support for participants in Peace Players InternationalFunds Peace Players International to support the second year of the Enrique Moscol Scholarship for three scholars and to assist veteran participants in academic and professional transitions.
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Art Museum Funding and Support 1 activity
- Funding undergraduate course "Journeys" at University of the South - SewaneeFunds the University of the South - Sewanee to support a second offering of the undergraduate course "Journeys," which explores the metaphor of individual journeys in visual and narrative arts.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Funding mine victim assistance and needs mapping in rural CambodiaFunds Apopo US Inc to provide care for up to 144 mine victims and conduct needs mapping for up to 300 victims in Siem Reap Province, Cambodia.
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financials · form 990PF · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$892K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue——
Investment income$591K66%
Other revenue$301K
expenses
Total expenses$958K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$312K
Grants paid out$665K
balance sheet
Total assets$12.78M
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$12.78M
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +30.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEONARD J LAMM | GRANT OFFICER | 20 | $110K |
board members · 3
- MARIANNE GERSCHEL — DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT
- SHERRY ELLENZWEIG — DIRECTOR
- STEPHANIE DE VOS — DIRECTOR
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- APOPO US INC Partner — Funded to provide mine victim assistance in rural Cambodia.
- BALLET TECH FOUNDATION INC Partner — Funded to support dance instructor salaries at the NYC Public School for Dance.
- HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY Partner — Funded to define the molecular basis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)'s female predominance.
- MINORS INC Partner — Funded to support relocation, book and photo exhibit projects, Vietnam program operations, and humanitarian assistance.
- PEACE PLAYERS INTERNATIONAL Partner — Funded to support the Enrique Moscol Scholarship and veteran participants.
- SAFE SPACE PICTURES FOUNDATION Partner — Funded to support a cinematic initiative for documentary filmmakers from Southwest Asia and North Africa.
- SCHOOL OF AMERICAN BALLET INC Partner — Funded to support diversity scholarships for dancers of color.
- THE EPIDAVROS PROJECT INC Partner — Funded to support post-production and promotion of the film "Liberal, Kansas".
- THE ROCKEFELLER UNIVERSITY Partner — Funded for biomedical research.
- TISCH MS RESEARCH CENTER OF NEW YORK INC Partner — Funded to develop immunocompetent cerebral and spinal cord organoids for studying multiple sclerosis.
- UGLY DUCKLING PRESSE LTD Partner — Funded to publish eight books of poetry and poetry in translation in the 2024 fall season.
- UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH - SEWANEE Partner — Funded to support a second offering of the undergraduate course "Journeys".