Alex & Ruth Fruchthandler
Alex & Ruth Fruchthandler is a private foundation located in New York, NY. Its 2024 filing lists two grants, both for the furtherance of Jewish education.
Alex & Ruth Fruchthandler at a glance
In short: Alex & Ruth Fruchthandler gave $16.5M across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $8.2M), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $16,470,000
- +3506.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,235,000
- +3506.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,235,000
- Total assets
- $6,957,906
- -20.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Alex & Ruth Fruchthandler
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1 State Street 32Nd Floor, New York, NY 10004
Phone: (212) 266-8200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Alex & Ruth Fruchthandler funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mesivta Yeshiva Rabbi Chaim Berlin ($14.0M). Together the top 2 received $16.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 53 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Alex & Ruth Fruchthandler gives
- Giving grew 137150% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 998% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2021) to $16.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $16.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mesivta Yeshiva Rabbi Chaim Berlin Brooklyn, NY | Furtherance of Jewish Education | $14,000,000 |
| Chesed Avraham Brooklyn, NY | Furtherance of Jewish Education | $2,470,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,957,906 | $638,537 | $16,475,005 | $16,470,000 | 2 | $16,470,000 | $638,537 | $1,649,652 |
| 2023 | $8,794,686 | $98,408 | $462,909 | $456,667 | 2 | $456,667 | $98,408 | $1,850,797 |
| 2022 | $9,154,187 | $218,162 | $305,993 | $301,500 | 1 | $301,500 | $218,162 | $1,699,124 |
| 2021 | $9,109,381 | $24,854 | $17,284 | $12,000 | 1 | $12,000 | $24,854 | $1,511,162 |
| 2020 | $8,826,653 | $2,285,492 | $1,081,389 | $1,078,850 | 47 | — | $2,285,492 | $1,315,883 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alex & Ruth Fruchthandler reported a distributable amount of $1.6M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available grant descriptions indicate support for Jewish education. The foundation’s 2024 grants went to Mesivta Yeshiva Rabbi Chaim Berlin and Chesed Avraham, each with the stated purpose of furthering Jewish education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported two grants totaling $16,470,000. The grants were $2,470,000 and $14,000,000; the median was $8,235,000. The recipients were Mesivta Yeshiva Rabbi Chaim Berlin in Brooklyn, NY ($14,000,000) and Chesed Avraham in Brooklyn, NY ($2,470,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Abraham Fruchthandler as president; Zachary Fruchthandler as secretary/treasurer; Baruch Dov Fruchthandler as vice president; Yehoshua Leib Fruchthandler as CFO; and Joseph Fruchthandler and Solomon Fruchthandler as directors.
Alex & Ruth Fruchthandler is led by Abraham Fruchthandler, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Abraham Fruchthandler
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joseph Fruchthandler
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Solomon Fruchthandler
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Baruch Dov Fruchthandler
Vice President
CFO → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Yehoshua Leib Fruchthandler
CFO
Vice President → CFO, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Zachary Fruchthandler
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Alex & Ruth Fruchthandler
How much does Alex & Ruth Fruchthandler give each year?
Alex & Ruth Fruchthandler gave $16.5M across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $457K across 2 grants.
How large is Alex & Ruth Fruchthandler?
Alex & Ruth Fruchthandler reported $7.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $16.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Alex & Ruth Fruchthandler fund?
The available grant descriptions indicate support for Jewish education. The foundation’s 2024 grants went to Mesivta Yeshiva Rabbi Chaim Berlin and Chesed Avraham, each with the stated purpose of furthering Jewish education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Alex & Ruth Fruchthandler?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Alex & Ruth Fruchthandler make grants?
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in New York.
What is Alex & Ruth Fruchthandler's EIN?
Alex & Ruth Fruchthandler's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6156031. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Alex & Ruth Fruchthandler accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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