Arnold & Dorothy Neustadter Foundation
The Arnold & Dorothy Neustadter Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its sole function, as stated in its 2025 filing, is to make charitable contributions. The 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, including organizations in New York and California.
Arnold & Dorothy Neustadter Foundation at a glance
In short: Arnold & Dorothy Neustadter Foundation gave $229K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $229,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- Average grant
- $14,313
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $768,329
- Primary geography
- New York (75% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Arnold & Dorothy Neustadter Foundation
- 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: 525 East 72Nd Street 9F, New York, NY 10021
Phone: (917) 608-0805
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Arnold & Dorothy Neustadter Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Congregation of Zarua ($30K). Together the top 10 received $190K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 17 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in New York (75%) and California (17%). Smaller shares went to recipients in Tennessee (2%) and Florida (2%); 3% was listed with no state specified.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
How Arnold & Dorothy Neustadter Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 496% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $57K (2019) to $229K (2025). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $229K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation of Zarua New York, NY | General Contribution | $30,000 |
| The Metropolitan Opera New York, NY | General Contribution | $30,000 |
| UJA Federation of NY New York, NY | General Contribution | $20,000 |
| Children's Hospital LA Los Angeles, CA | General Contribution | $20,000 |
| UCSF Beinhoff Childrend Hospital Fdn Oakland, CA | General Contribution | $20,000 |
| The Churchill School & Center New York, NY | General Contribution | $15,000 |
| Anti Defamation League New York, NY | General Contribution | $15,000 |
| Alzheimer's Assoc NY New York, NY | General Contribution | $15,000 |
| Mount Sinai Health System New York, NY | General Contribution | $15,000 |
| Etta & Norman Mendelssohn New York, NY | General Contribution | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing summary lists assets of $984,021.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $768,329 | $40,555 | $240,250 | $229,000 | 16 | $229,000 | $40,555 | $46,173 |
| 2019 | $859,860 | $27,384 | $70,617 | $56,900 | 1 | — | $18,366 | $44,201 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Arnold & Dorothy Neustadter Foundation reported a distributable amount of $46K for 2025 — 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 foundation does not state a mission in the available information. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose work spans religion, arts, health, education, and community causes. Mount Sinai Health System describes its mission as providing compassionate patient care, advancing medicine through education, research, and outreach, and serving diverse communities. Israel Cancer Research Fund describes its mission as supporting cancer research in Israel for the benefit of Israel and all mankind.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $229,000 through 16 grants. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $30,000, with a median grant of $15,000. Notable grants included $30,000 each to Congregation of Zarua and The Metropolitan Opera; $20,000 each to UJA Federation of NY, Children’s Hospital LA, and UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Foundation; and $15,000 each to The Churchill School & Center, Anti-Defamation League, Alzheimer’s Association NY, and Mount Sinai Health System. Israel Cancer Research Fund received $5,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Martha Mendelsohn, Richard M. Neustadter, and Jane Revasch as trustees.
Arnold & Dorothy Neustadter Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jane Revasch
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Martha Mendelsohn
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Richard M. Neustadter
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Dorothy Neustadter (2019) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Arnold & Dorothy Neustadter Foundation
How much does Arnold & Dorothy Neustadter Foundation give each year?
Arnold & Dorothy Neustadter Foundation gave $229K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Arnold & Dorothy Neustadter Foundation's typical grant size?
Arnold & Dorothy Neustadter Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $14,313, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Arnold & Dorothy Neustadter Foundation give grants?
Arnold & Dorothy Neustadter Foundation gives mostly in New York: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (10 grants).
Does Arnold & Dorothy Neustadter Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Arnold & Dorothy Neustadter Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Arnold & Dorothy Neustadter Foundation's largest grantees?
Arnold & Dorothy Neustadter Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Congregation of Zarua ($30,000), The Metropolitan Opera ($30,000) and UJA Federation of NY ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Arnold & Dorothy Neustadter Foundation?
Arnold & Dorothy Neustadter Foundation reported $768K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $229K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $46K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Arnold & Dorothy Neustadter Foundation fund?
The foundation does not state a mission in the available information. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose work spans religion, arts, health, education, and community causes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Arnold & Dorothy Neustadter Foundation?
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 ↑
What is Arnold & Dorothy Neustadter Foundation's EIN?
Arnold & Dorothy Neustadter Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6202507. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–propublica_summary.
Does Arnold & Dorothy Neustadter 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 11, 2021)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 25, 2026)
Live grants for the work Arnold & Dorothy Neustadter Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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