Aouni Faks Foundation
Aouni Faks Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its 2024 filing reports grants to educational institutions and synagogues, including organizations in New York and New Jersey.
Aouni Faks Foundation at a glance
In short: Aouni Faks Foundation gave $208K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $207,703
- +23.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +266.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,882
- -66.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,444
- Total assets
- $907,293
- -4.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (98% 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 Aouni Faks Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4302 Farragut Road, Brooklyn, NY 11203
Phone: (718) 859-1110
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Aouni Faks Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Magen David Yeshiva ($78K). Together the top 10 received $207K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 22 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 2% to recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Aouni Faks Foundation gives
- 27% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 447% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 490% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2021) to $208K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $208K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Magen David Yeshiva Brooklyn, NY | Funds for Educational Institutions and Their Activities | $77,800 |
| Yeshivat Darche Eres Inc Brooklyn, NY | Funds for Educational Institutions and Their Activities | $36,000 |
| Yeshiva Shaarei Torah Suffern, NY | Funds for Educational Institutions and Their Activities | $26,900 |
| Sephardic Lebanese Congregation Inc Brooklyn, NY | Help a Synagogue with Its Budget | $25,902 |
| Liu Brooklyn Brooklyn, NY | Grant for Tuition Assistance | $9,742 |
| Cong Bnei Helmatz Brooklyn, NY | Help a Synagogue with Its Budget | $9,444 |
| Congregation Shaare Zion Brooklyn, NY | Help a Synagogue with Its Budget | $7,914 |
| Yeshivat Magen Avraham Brooklyn, NY | Funds for Educational Institutions and Their Activities | $7,500 |
| Yad Rachel Lakewood, NJ | Help a Synagogue with Its Budget | $5,000 |
| Tutoring in Tough Times Brooklyn, NY | Funds for Educational Institutions and Their Activities | $1,000 |
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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 | $907,293 | $170,042 | $207,906 | $207,703 | 11 | $207,703 | $33,001 | $42,374 |
| 2023 | $945,157 | $249,546 | $170,277 | $168,490 | 3 | $168,490 | $33,140 | $39,139 |
| 2022 | $865,888 | $17,905 | $44,410 | $41,425 | 2 | $41,425 | $24,545 | $40,161 |
| 2021 | $892,393 | $91,526 | $38,824 | $38,000 | 3 | $38,000 | $30,702 | $41,086 |
| 2020 | $839,691 | $89,620 | $45,790 | $45,509 | 3 | — | $29,339 | $37,000 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Aouni Faks Foundation reported a distributable amount of $42K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for educational institutions and activities, tuition assistance, and synagogue budgets. One grantee, Yeshivat Darche Eres Inc., describes its mission as “to maintain a school for Hebrew religious and secular education.”
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $207,703. Grant amounts ranged from $501 to $77,800, with a median of $9,444.
The largest listed grants were $77,800 to Magen David Yeshiva, $36,000 to Yeshivat Darche Eres Inc., $26,900 to Yeshiva Shaarei Torah, and $25,902 to Sephardic Lebanese Congregation Inc. Other grants included $9,742 to LIU Brooklyn and $9,444 to Cong Bnei Helmatz.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Daniel Faks as Treasurer, Ibrahim Faks as Vice President, and Freddy Faks as Secretary.
Aouni Faks Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel Faks
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Freddy Faks
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ibrahim Faks
Vice President
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 Aouni Faks Foundation
How much does Aouni Faks Foundation give each year?
Aouni Faks Foundation gave $208K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $168K across 3 grants.
What is Aouni Faks Foundation's typical grant size?
Aouni Faks Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $9,444, and its average grant was $18,882, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Aouni Faks Foundation give grants?
Aouni Faks Foundation gives mostly in New York: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (9 grants).
Does Aouni Faks Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Aouni Faks Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Help a Synagogue with Its Budget" (5 grants) and "Funds for Educational Institutions and Their Activities" (5 grants).
Who are Aouni Faks Foundation's largest grantees?
Aouni Faks Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Magen David Yeshiva ($77,800), Yeshivat Darche Eres Inc ($36,000) and Yeshiva Shaarei Torah ($26,900), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Aouni Faks Foundation?
Aouni Faks Foundation reported $907K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $208K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $42K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Aouni Faks Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for educational institutions and activities, tuition assistance, and synagogue budgets. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Aouni Faks Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Aouni Faks Foundation's EIN?
Aouni Faks Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-6004475. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Aouni Faks Foundation 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.
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