Binik-Lewinger Supporting Foundation
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Binik-Lewinger Supporting Foundation at a glance
In short: Binik-Lewinger Supporting Foundation gave $62K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $62,000
- -54.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,400
- -54.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $897,141
- -8.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (48% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Binik-Lewinger Supporting Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Community Federation of Greater Rochester ($20K). Together the top 4 received $50K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($12,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 21 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Binik-Lewinger Supporting Foundation gives
- Giving fell 54% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $26K (2023) to $197K (2019). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $62K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Federation of Greater Rochester Rochester, NY | General Campaign | $20,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $12,000 |
| Greater Miami Jewish Federation Inc Miami, FL | Lion of Judah Campaign, Wexner Program | $10,000 |
| Israeli American Council Woodland Hills, CA | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| Pefisrael Endowment Funds Inc New York, NY | Heytiva Amuta, Hartum Jersalem | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $897,141 | $48,108 | $149,836 | $62,000 | 5 | $47,684 |
| 2024 | $975,737 | $29,741 | $156,119 | $136,000 | 5 | $28,116 |
| 2023 | $992,149 | $17,997 | $44,577 | $26,000 | 2 | $15,322 |
| 2022 | $998,864 | $40,830 | $151,244 | $134,000 | 4 | $35,389 |
| 2021 | $1,209,416 | $41,669 | $134,441 | $121,845 | 5 | $35,409 |
| 2020 | $1,161,478 | $43,074 | $132,078 | $116,450 | 4 | $36,148 |
| 2019 | $1,270,267 | $49,681 | $201,431 | $196,900 | 5 | $41,727 |
About Binik-Lewinger Supporting Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Binik-Lewinger Supporting Foundation is a public charity focused on religion, based in Rochester, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $897K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $62K. Net investment income was $48K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Binik-Lewinger Supporting Foundation is led by Nathan Lewinger, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nathan Lewinger
President
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eli Futerman
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sara Tobi Lewinger
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meredith Dragon
Secretary
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Binik-Lewinger Supporting Foundation
How much does Binik-Lewinger Supporting Foundation give each year?
Binik-Lewinger Supporting Foundation gave $62K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $136K across 5 grants.
What is Binik-Lewinger Supporting Foundation's typical grant size?
Binik-Lewinger Supporting Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,400, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Binik-Lewinger Supporting Foundation give grants?
Binik-Lewinger Supporting Foundation's top state is New York, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Florida (35%) and California (16%).
Does Binik-Lewinger Supporting Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 40% of Binik-Lewinger Supporting Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Binik-Lewinger Supporting Foundation's largest grantees?
Binik-Lewinger Supporting Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish Community Federation of Greater Rochester ($20,000), Greater Miami Jewish Federation Inc ($10,000) and Israeli American Council ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($12,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Binik-Lewinger Supporting Foundation?
Binik-Lewinger Supporting Foundation reported $897K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $48K.
What is Binik-Lewinger Supporting Foundation?
Binik-Lewinger Supporting Foundation is a public charity focused on religion, based in Rochester, NY. It holds $897K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Binik-Lewinger Supporting Foundation's EIN?
Binik-Lewinger Supporting Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1331066. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 7, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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