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THE GAISMAN FOUNDATION INC
WAINSCOTT, NY · EIN 136129464 · Form 990PF · FY2025 · Medium ($1M-$10M)
revenue
$3.2M
expenses
$4.0M
net assets
$52.8M
employees
—
profile · synthesized from sources

The Gaisman Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Wainscott, NY that makes grants to charitable organizations. It primarily supports a donor-advised fund at Fidelity for distribution to various charities, with additional grants focused on medical research, animal health, art restoration, and local public safety and education initiatives in the East Hampton area. The foundation has consistently awarded multi-million dollar grants annually since at least 2023.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Animal Health Support
Supports non-profit animal hospitals, including the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center
Art Restoration Initiative
Funds art restoration projects through the Patrons of the Art in the Vatican Museum
East Hampton Community Support
Provides grants to local public safety and education organizations in East Hampton, NY
General Support Grants via Fidelity Charitable
Provides general operating support to various charities through grants to the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund
Medical Research Support
Funds medical research initiatives, primarily at Mt Sinai Hospital in New York
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Art Museum Funding and Support 1 activity
    • Funding art restoration projects at the Vatican Museum
      Funds art restoration projects at the Vatican Museum through Patrons of the Art in the Vatican Museum.
  • Literacy Program Funding 1 activity
    • Funding educational programs at the East Hampton Public Library
      Supports educational programs at the East Hampton Public Library.
  • Donor-Advised Fund Grantmaking 1 activity
    • Funding general support grants to various charities
      Funds general support grants to various charities through Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund.
  • Medical Research Funding 1 activity
    • Funding medical research at Mt Sinai Hospital
      Funds medical research at Mt Sinai Hospital, including support for research initiatives.
  • Hospital and Medical Center Support 1 activity
    • Funding operations at The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center
      Funds operations at The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center, a nonprofit animal hospital.
  • First Responder Family Scholarships 1 activity
    • Funding preservation of police officers' rights and freedoms
      Provides financial support to preserve the rights and freedoms of police officers through the East Hampton Police Benevolent Association.
financials · form 990PF · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$3.25M
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue——
Investment income$3.22M99%
Other revenue$29K
expenses
Total expenses$3.95M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$7.68M
balance sheet
Total assets$52.80M
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$52.80M
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -61.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 2
  • ERIC WALDMAN — CHAIRMAN
  • KIMBERLY WALDMAN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 6

Who they work with

  • EAST HAMPTON POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION Partner — Receives support to protect police officers' rights and freedoms.
  • EAST HAMPTON PUBLIC LIBRARY Partner — Receives funding to support educational programs.
  • FIDELITY CHARITABLE GIFT FUND Partner — Receives grant funding to support various charities through donor-advised giving.
  • MT SINAI HOSPITAL Partner — Receives funding for medical research initiatives.
  • PATRONS OF THE ART IN THE VATICAN MUSEUM Partner — Receives funding for art restoration projects at the Vatican Museum.
  • THE SCHWARZMAN ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER Partner — Receives funding to support operations at a nonprofit animal hospital.