GERDA LISSNER FOUNDATION INC
Data sourced from IRS 990-PF public filings
Provides general operating support to arts organizations in New York, particularly those focused on vocal arts and music education.
GERDA LISSNER FOUNDATION INC has 205 grants on file funding 135 organizations. Giving decreased from $109,250 in 2024 to $97,500 in 2025. Reported assets: $5,452,625.
Total Assets
$5,452,625
Grants (Last Year)
$97,500
Total Grants on File
205
Recipients Funded
135
Giving History
| Year | Total Granted | Grants Made | Avg Grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $97,500 | 33 | $2,955 |
| 2024 | $109,250 | 52 | $2,101 |
| 2023 | $118,150 | 49 | $2,411 |
| 2022 | $107,750 | 48 | $2,245 |
| 2021 | $49,500 | 23 | $2,152 |
Top Grant Recipients
RIVERVIEW, FL
OAKLAND, CA
NEW YORK, NY
PHILADELPHIA, PA
NEW YORK, NY
NEW YORK, NY
MIAMI, FL
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Showing top 10 of 205 grants on file.
Officers & Trustees
From 2025 IRS 990-PF filing (data available for 10 filing years)
MICHAEL A FORNABAIO
PRESIDENT
KARL MICHAELIS
TREASURER
CORNELIA BEIGEL
EXEC. DIRECTOR & SECRETARY
ARLENE SHRUT
TRUSTEE/CO-ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
MARY B WOOLSEY
VICE PRESIDENT/CO-ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
IRS Filing History
GERDA LISSNER FOUNDATION INC has IRS 990-PF filings on record for 10 years, spanning 2016 to 2025.
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