Ruth And Louis Gerstle Foundation Inc

Bal Harbour, FL
Tax-exempt since Jan. 1994
EIN: 11-2942782

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Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a 501(c)(3) Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Revenue

$5.08k (2024)

Expenses

$5k (2024)

Total Assets

$58k (2024)

Total Liabilities

$2.22k (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Revenue

$5,079

Expenses

$5,000

Net Income

$79

Net Assets

$55,799

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$2,195	43.2%
Sales of Assets	$1,279	25.2%
Other Income	$1,605	31.6%

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$5,000	100%
Compensation of Officers*	$0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$58,017
Total Liabilities	$2,218
Net Assets	$55,799

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Judith Farbman (President)	$0	$0
Leonard Gerstle (Vp)	$0	$0

990-PF

Filed on Nov. 11, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Revenue

$3,206

Expenses

$6,393

Net Income

-$3,187

Net Assets

$58,018

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$2,287	71.3%
Sales of Assets	$584	18.2%
Other Income	$335	10.4%

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$1,470	23.0%
Compensation of Officers*	$0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$58,748
Total Liabilities	$730
Net Assets	$58,018

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Judith Farbman (President)	$0	$0
Leonard Gerstle (Vp)	$0	$0

990-PF

Filed on Nov. 7, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Revenue

$1,867

Expenses

$5,630

Net Income

-$3,763

Net Assets

$62,887

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$1,471	78.8%
Sales of Assets	$396	21.2%
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$4,190	74.4%
Compensation of Officers*	$0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$62,887
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$62,887

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Judith Farbman (President)	$0	$0
Leonard Gerstle (Vp)	$0	$0

990-PF

Filed on May 12, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Revenue

$3,343

Expenses

$11,047

Net Income

-$7,704

Net Assets

$66,650

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$3,343	100%
Sales of Assets	$0
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$3,330	30.1%
Compensation of Officers*	$0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$66,650
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$66,650

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Judith Farbman (President)	$0	$0
Leonard Gerstle (Vp)	$0	$0

990-PF

Filed on May 12, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Revenue

-$47,427

Expenses

$8,180

Net Income

-$55,607

Net Assets

$74,353

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$4,009
Sales of Assets	$0
Other Income	-$5,702

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$5,250	64.2%
Compensation of Officers*	$0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$74,354
Total Liabilities	$1
Net Assets	$74,353

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Judith Farbman (Vp Director)	$0	$0
Leonard Gerstle (Director)	$0	$0

990-PF

Filed on Nov. 15, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Revenue

-$15,027

Expenses

$13,261

Net Income

-$28,288

Net Assets

$129,960

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$7,996
Sales of Assets	$0
Other Income	-$6,443

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$13,250	99.9%
Compensation of Officers*	$0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$129,961
Total Liabilities	$1
Net Assets	$129,960

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Ruth Gerstle (Director/President)	$0	$0
Judith Farbman (Vp Director)	$0	$0
Leonard Gerstle (Director)	$0	$0

990-PF

Filed on Nov. 13, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Revenue

-$440

Expenses

$21,816

Net Income

-$22,256

Net Assets

$158,249

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$8,586
Sales of Assets	-$9,050
Other Income	$24

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$13,550	62.1%
Compensation of Officers*	$0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$158,249
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$158,249

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Ruth Gerstle (Director/President)	$0	$0
Judith Farbman (Vp Director)	$0	$0
Leonard Gerstle (Director)	$0	$0

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Filed on Nov. 13, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Revenue

-$27,349

Expenses

$20,683

Net Income

-$48,032

Net Assets

$180,505

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$11,712
Sales of Assets	-$42,733
Other Income	$3,672

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$12,800	61.9%
Compensation of Officers*	$0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$180,505
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$180,505

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Ruth Gerstle (Director/President)	$0	$0
Judith Farbman (Vp Director)	$0	$0
Leonard Gerstle (Director)	$0	$0

990-PF

Filed on Nov. 13, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Revenue

$14,800

Expenses

$21,043

Net Income

-$6,243

Net Assets

$228,537

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$10,557	71.3%
Sales of Assets	$1,168	7.9%
Other Income	$3,075	20.8%

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$11,503	54.7%
Compensation of Officers*	$0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$228,537
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$228,537

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Ruth Gerstle (Director/President)	$0	$0
Judith Farbman (Vp Director)	$0	$0
Leonard Gerstle (Director)	$0	$0

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Filed on Nov. 14, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Revenue

$1,304

Expenses

$30,734

Net Income

-$29,430

Net Assets

$234,780

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$8,319	> 100%
Sales of Assets	-$12,171
Other Income	$5,152	> 100%

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$23,534	76.6%
Compensation of Officers*	$0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$234,780
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$234,780

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Ruth Gerstle (Director/President)	$0	$0
Judith Farbman (Vp Director)	$0	$0
Leonard Gerstle (Director)	$0	$0

990-PF

Filed on Nov. 15, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Revenue

$28,106

Expenses

$27,230

Net Income

$876

Net Assets

$264,060

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$29,979	> 100%
Sales of Assets	-$8,095
Other Income	$6,222	22.1%

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$20,690	76.0%
Compensation of Officers*	$0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$264,060
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$264,060

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Ruth Gerstle (Director/President)	$0	$0
Judith Farbman (Director)	$0	$0
Leonard Gerstle (Director)	$0	$0

990-PF

Filed on Nov. 15, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Revenue

$27,935

Expenses

$31,000

Net Income

-$3,065

Net Assets

$263,184

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$2,133	7.6%
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$24,440	87.5%
Sales of Assets	-$1,339
Other Income	$2,701	9.7%

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$21,150	68.2%
Compensation of Officers*	$0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$263,184
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$263,184

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Ruth Gerstle (Director/President)	$0	$0
Judith Farbman (Director)	$0	$0
Leonard Gerstle (Director)	$0	$0

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Filed on Nov. 14, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Revenue

$4,230

Expenses

$39,456

Net Income

-$35,226

Net Assets

$266,248

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$28,095	> 100%
Sales of Assets	$0
Other Income	$1,729	40.9%

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$35,700	90.5%
Compensation of Officers*	$0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$266,249
Total Liabilities	$1
Net Assets	$266,248

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Revenue

$16,965

Expenses

$33,174

Net Income

-$16,209

Net Assets

$301,474

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$24,661	> 100%
Sales of Assets	$0
Other Income	$999	5.9%

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$31,028	93.5%
Compensation of Officers*	$0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$301,475
Total Liabilities	$1
Net Assets	$301,474

990-PF

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

990-PF

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990-T

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

990-PF

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990-T

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Ruth And Louis Gerstle Foundation Inc

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue $5.08k (2024)

Expenses $5k (2024)

Total Assets $58k (2024)

Total Liabilities $2.22k (2024)

Tax Filings by Year

Fiscal Year Ending Dec. 2024

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Revenue

$5.08k (2024)

Expenses

$5k (2024)

Total Assets

$58k (2024)

Total Liabilities

$2.22k (2024)

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