NATIONAL CENTER TO ENCOURAGE
Data sourced from IRS 990-PF public filings
Funds various Jewish organizations and initiatives, primarily in Kensington, MD, including Union Reform Judaism and the Joint Distribution Committee.
NATIONAL CENTER TO ENCOURAGE has 178 grants on file funding 83 organizations. Giving increased from $379,780 in 2024 to $425,748 in 2025. Reported assets: $2,975,443.
Total Assets
$2,975,443
Grants (Last Year)
$425,748
Total Grants on File
178
Recipients Funded
83
Giving History
| Year | Total Granted | Grants Made | Avg Grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $425,748 | 37 | $11,507 |
| 2024 | $379,780 | 40 | $9,495 |
| 2023 | $310,117 | 35 | $8,860 |
| 2022 | $269,525 | 36 | $7,487 |
| 2021 | $348,250 | 30 | $11,608 |
Top Grant Recipients
WARWICK, RI
NEW YORK, NY
NEW YORK, NY
NEW YORK, NY
WARWICK, RI
JACKSON, MS
NEW YORK, NY
NEW YORK, NY
Showing top 10 of 178 grants on file.
Officers & Trustees
From 2025 IRS 990-PF filing (data available for 16 filing years)
ELLEN GERECHT
PRESIDENT
IRS Filing History
NATIONAL CENTER TO ENCOURAGE has IRS 990-PF filings on record for 16 years, spanning 2010 to 2025.
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