We fund projects focused on biomedical research, environmental sustainability, expanding educational opportunities, and providing one-time emergency assistance.
New York, USA
Joined June 2015
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In @WSJOpinion, our Chairman Lou Gerstner highlights the role short-term financial assistance can play in the fight against #homelessness. Gerstner funds, coupled with our partners' case management expertise, have helped over 22,000 households stabilize during a time of crisis.
Shelters nationwide face an unprecedented influx of homeless people seeking help. The best way to help is by preventing homelessness in the first place, writes Louis V. Gerstner Jr.
on.wsj.com/3PEhdzG
We’re excited to see @GerstnerFdn grantees Spoonfuls (food recovery → local food programs) + rStream (AI waste sorting) supporting sustainability efforts @GilletteStadium this summer.
Proud to support innovative solutions that reduce waste and feed communities.
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We’re proud to support the Pew-Gerstner Fellowship in Ocean Plastics.
Join us June 18 and hear from 2026 Fellow Win Cowger as he launches a new effort to improve classification of nanoplastics and advance solutions to ocean pollution.
Register: bit.ly/4uTa3t2
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🎉 Congratulations to the 2026 Pew-Gerstner Fellow in Ocean Plastics Research!
As part of the #PewMarineFellow Class of 2026, Win is advancing tools to improve the detection, analysis, and understanding of plastic pollution worldwide.
pewtrsts.org/4bknHwQ
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We mourn the loss of Louis V. Gerstner, Jr., who passed away December 27, 2025. His vision and leadership set the foundation for the work of Gerstner Philanthropies. (1/4)
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Proud to support @Gr8BosFoodBank as they award $700k in transformational gifts to @YMCA_Boston and the Weymouth Food Pantry/South Shore Food Bank. These grants will expand food access and strengthen community-based responses in Eastern MA. gbfb.org/news/press-releases…
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1/ We’re proud to share "Intervening at the Edge: Lessons from Helping Hands", a new report from @UNHNY. Since 2019, the Helping Hands program at UNH has delivered $5.3M across more than 3,700 emergency grants, with 84.7% of recipients remaining stably housed a year later.
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2/ Through their Settlement House program, @UNHNY ensures families in crisis get immediate aid + leverages wraparound support to reinforce stability long term.
To Read UNH's Full Report click the link below!
bit.ly/3K3Fgaa
#HelpingHands #HousingStability
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Congratulations to Zhi “Zack” Zheng, on receiving the 2025 @GSKGradSchool Chairman’s prize! Zack's work focuses on the SPO11 protein and stands to provide new insights into human reproductive health and diseases. #MSKCC #Science
Congratulations to #GSK alumnus Zhi (Zach) Zheng from the lab of Scott Keeney, who has been awarded the 2025 Chairman's Prize!
mskcc.org/news/2025-gsk-chai…
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With demand at pantries up 17%, @GerstnerFdn has awarded $1.7M in new grants to support emergency food programs across the NYC metro area. We are proud to support @NYCommonPantry @POTSBronx @p2phelps @ProjHospitality and @BreadandLife in this critical work.
We're pleased to announce that the Gerstner Scholars Program in AI Translation has launched its new website! Learn how we're partnering with @MayoClinic to support researching working to bring AI breakthroughs into clinical care: mayomagazine.mayoclinic.org/…
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We are excited to launch the Pew-Gerstner Fellowship in Ocean Plastics Research with @pewtrusts! This new program supports mid-career researchers tackling ocean plastic pollution through solutions-focused science.
Learn more: bit.ly/PewGerstnerFellowship
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We believe a small, well-timed intervention can change a life. Our 2024 #HelpingHands Impact Summary shows how #EmergencyAid can help prevent homelessness, support domestic violence survivors, and keep college students in school.
📖 Read more: bit.ly/HH_2024_impact
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We value our partnership with @HostosCollege and its commitment to shaping future leaders in philanthropy. Great to see our PO, Victoria Coker, join the Women in Philanthropy panel to discuss mission-driven work and the power of giving
#WomenInPhilanthropy bit.ly/43pswCx
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We’re honored to support @FamilyAidBoston’s Thanksgiving Turkey Drop for the fourth year running. Their dedication to helping families in need during the holidays is truly inspiring. 🦃💛 #Thanksgiving #CommunityImpact
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We are excited to partner with @MayoClinic to announce a $25M gift to establish the Gerstner Scholars Program in AI Translation. This program will support early-career clinicians in their collaboration with experts in AI to drive breakthrough solutions in patient care.
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Joined by @Ruminateonthis and @facundoetche, Gerstner Philanthropies Program Director Alice Goh spoke on a panel hosted by @envdefensefund to discuss research efforts to drive livestock methane solutions:
Climate Week NYC is among key events leading up to this year’s United Nations climate summit, COP29, making it a powerful opportunity to set the stage for urgent climate action.
Watch some of our favorite moments today at #ClimateWeekNYC – let's keep the momentum going! 🙌
Congratulations to Dr. Renhe Luo from the lab of @DanweiHuangfu, on receiving the 2024 GSK Chairman's Prize for his innovative research on gene enhancers! #GSK #MSKCC
Congratulations to #GSK alumnus Renhe Luo from the lab of @DanweiHuangfu, who has been awarded the 2024 Chairman's Prize!
mskcc.org/news/2024-gsk-chai…
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The Enteric Fermentation R&D Accelerator has published its Accelerator Research Strategy, marking a milestone in the fight to tackle livestock methane emissions. Read more here:
The Enteric Fermentation R&D Accelerator is building momentum toward cutting livestock methane emissions globally. Learn more about the Accelerator’s strategy to support the rapid development of technology to help farmers reduce ag's contribution to methane emissions worldwide:
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#ICYMI Catholic Charities NY hosted another fantastic event helping families in need!
Catholic Charities NY hosted a pop-up food pantry at St. Anthony of Padua Church in the Bronx Community. Staff and parish volunteers distributed healthy produce to over 300 local families in need.
Thank you @GerstnerFdn for help in funding.
#CatholicCharitiesNY #FoodInsecurity
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We are proud to support #FeedingOurNeighbors at @CathCharitiesNY, running pop-up food pantries in high-need communities across the diocese. Their recent pop-up at St. Helena’s in the Bronx supported over 200 families in need of food and other assistance! vimeo.com/953967224
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