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EDOUARD R GERSCHEL FOUNDATION
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 316671632 · Form 990PF · FY2024 · NTEE T202 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Micro (<$100K)
revenue
$-50K
expenses
$1K
net assets
$1.5M
employees
—
profile · synthesized from sources

Private foundation based in New York that provides grants to support educational, artistic, and athletic programs for youth. The foundation funds schools with research-based instructional methods, music education initiatives, and organizations that promote confidence and quality of life for young athletes with physical challenges. Active grantmaking is directed toward specific institutions in New York and Colorado.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Challenged Athletes Foundation Support
Provides funding to help physically challenged athletes access sports and physical activity to improve confidence, connection, and quality of life.
Jazz Aspen Snowmass Education Programs
Funds music education initiatives that support young artists and complement public school programs in the Aspen region.
Windward School Fund
Supports instructional programs using multisensory curriculum based on scientifically validated research in child development and learning theory for students with language-based learning differences.
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Private K–12 School Support 1 activity
    • Funding academic excellence initiatives at The Allen-Stevenson School
      Funds academic excellence initiatives at The Allen-Stevenson School designed to develop students who aspire to make the world a better place.
  • Hockey-Based Fundraising and Community Support 1 activity
    • Funding children's access to skiing and snowboarding through the US Ski and Snowboard Team Foundation
      Funds the US Ski and Snowboard Team Foundation to support children's access to instruction and equipment for skiing and snowboarding.
  • Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
    • Funding cultural and historical organizations in the Aspen area through Les Dames d'Aspen Ltd
      Funds cultural and historical activities in the Aspen area via Les Dames d'Aspen Ltd, supporting organizations including Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, Aspen Historical Society, Aspen Words, Aspen Film, Aspen Music Festival and School, and Theatre Aspen.
  • Teacher & Classroom Innovation Grants 1 activity
    • Funding instructional programs at The Windward School
      Funds multisensory curriculum-based instructional programs at The Windward School grounded in scientifically validated research in child development, learning theory, and pedagogy.
  • Arts Education Scholarships 1 activity
    • Funding music education programs through Jazz Aspen Snowmass
      Funds music education programs via Jazz Aspen Snowmass that support young artists and complement public school initiatives.
  • Fundraising and Financial Support for IDD Services 1 activity
    • Funding programs for challenged athletes through the Challenged Athletes Foundation
      Funds the Challenged Athletes Foundation to help athletes build confidence, find connection, and improve quality of life through sport and physical activity.
financials · form 990PF · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$-50K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue——
Investment income$14K—
Other revenue$-64K
expenses
Total expenses$1K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$60K
balance sheet
Total assets$1.50M
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$1.50M
3 years on record · 2020–2024
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 2
  • EDOUARD RGERSCHEL — TRUSTEE/MANAGER
  • PATRICK A GERSCHEL — TRUSTEE/TREASURER
relationships · 6

Who they work with

  • Challenged Athletes Foundation Partner — Funded recipient supporting athletes with disabilities through sport and physical activity
  • Jazz Aspen Snowmass Partner — Funded recipient supporting music education programs for young artists and public school complements
  • Les Dames d'Aspen Ltd Partner — Funded recipient supporting cultural and historical organizations in the Aspen area
  • The Allen-Stevenson School Partner — Funded recipient supporting academic excellence and student character development
  • The Windward School Partner — Funded recipient supporting instructional programs using multisensory, research-based curriculum
  • US Ski and Snowboard Team Foundation Partner — Funded recipient supporting children's access to skiing and snowboarding instruction and equipment
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Arts Education as Academic Extension
    methodology: arts_education_partnerships
    By supporting arts initiatives that complement public school programming, the foundation enhances student artistic development because structured partnerships extend access and continuity beyond standard curricula.
  • Evidence-Based Educational Programming
    methodology: evidence-based_education
    By funding multisensory curricula grounded in scientifically validated research, the foundation improves learning outcomes because these methods align with proven principles of child development and cognitive engagement.
  • Integrated Character and Academic Development
    methodology: character_and_academic_development
    By combining rigorous academics with character education, the foundation cultivates socially responsible students because moral and intellectual growth are mutually reinforcing in producing engaged citizens.