Gerstner Philanthropies

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.

🎉 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

His legacy is embodied in the successes of the individuals and institutions we support, and our resolve to continue his work remains steadfast. (4/4)

As a philanthropist, he committed the foundation to biomedical research, education, environmental work, and direct support for families facing hardship. (3/4)

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)

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-rel…

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

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.

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

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/2025/06/gerstn…

Bad news: The amount of plastic entering our ocean could triple by 2040. Good news: A new @pewtrusts and @gerstnerfdn fellowship will support vital new research to mitigate marine plastic pollution. pewtrsts.org/4dvuBQo

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/PewGerstnerFel…

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

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

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

Last night, Boston's Prudential building lit up “Broad blue” for our 20th anniversary! We're proud to be part of the Massachusetts life sciences ecosystem, making an impact locally and globally. Thank you to this amazing community for 20+ years of collaboration and inspiration!

St. Philip Neri School in the Bronx is celebrating a new era. The elementary school held a rededication ceremony on Thursday to celebrate the completion of recent renovations and upgrades made possible by generous benefactors. Full story: thegoodnewsroom.org/cardinal-dolan…

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.

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: