E R G Foundation
E R G Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, including synagogues, educational organizations, and organizations whose stated missions concern food assistance, medical services, and Jewish education.
E R G Foundation at a glance
In short: E R G Foundation gave $1.2M across 155 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in New York. 60% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,177,234
- +9.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 155
- +27.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,595
- -14.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,300
- Total assets
- $5,750,799
- -12.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 60% first-time grantees (90 of 150, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (86% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to E R G Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 21 Dey St, New York, NY 10007
Phone: (212) 832-0400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who E R G Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Brooklyn Holistic Synagogue ($250K). Together the top 10 received $738K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
557 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 541 grants of 557 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 9% to New Jersey, 2% to Washington, DC, 2% to Florida, and 1% to Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 155 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is E R G Foundation open to new grantees?
60%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 90 of 150 grantees (60%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $509 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 32% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 130% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 408% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $513K (2021) to $1.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 155 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Holistic Synagogue Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $250,000 |
| Reach for the Stars Learing Center Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $150,000 |
| Bnei Yitzhak Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $105,094 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah Cold Spring Harbor, NY | General Support | $45,000 |
| Ohel Yaacob Congregation Deal, NJ | General Support | $37,655 |
| The Sephardic Food Fund New York, NY | General Support | $34,285 |
| Matteh Moshe Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $26,000 |
| Orthodox Union New York, NY | General Support | $26,000 |
| Megan David Yeshivah Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $25,400 |
| Yad Yosef Lakewood, NJ | General Support | $20,000 |
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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 | $5,750,799 | $372,886 | $1,185,097 | $1,177,234 | 155 | $1,178,497 | $336,471 | $289,037 |
| 2023 | $6,563,010 | $428,710 | $1,086,958 | $1,078,904 | 122 | $1,079,154 | $382,408 | $296,602 |
| 2022 | $7,221,258 | $692,308 | $911,014 | $871,911 | 129 | $902,900 | $284,332 | $326,391 |
| 2021 | $7,439,964 | $1,765,337 | $517,510 | $512,540 | 78 | $512,760 | $471,751 | $323,878 |
| 2020 | $6,192,137 | $2,229,913 | $657,746 | $655,399 | 73 | — | $249,913 | $210,877 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, E R G Foundation reported a distributable amount of $289K 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 foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied charitable purposes. For example, the Sephardic Food Fund says it provides food to people in need, while Matteh Moshe says it provides advanced study programs preparing students for leadership roles in education and rabbinics. Friends of United Hatzalah says it raises and provides funding to organizations offering medical and trauma-related first-responder services, with most support directed to United Hatzalah of Israel.
Other 2024 grantees describe missions involving support for charitable activities in the United States and Israel (Carmei Ha'ir International), education and financial assistance related to the Jewish sabbatical year (Keren Hashviis), support for families with ill or physically disabled members (Israel Medical Fund), and learning and sharing Jewish wisdom (Aish Global).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 155 grants totaling $1,177,234. Grants ranged from $18 to $250,000, with a median of $1,300. The largest listed grants included $250,000 to Brooklyn Holistic Synagogue, $150,000 to Reach for the Stars Learing Center, $105,094 to Bnei Yitzhak, and $45,000 to Friends of United Hatzalah.
Other notable 2024 grants included $34,285 to the Sephardic Food Fund, $26,000 each to Matteh Moshe and Orthodox Union, and $25,400 to Megan David Yeshivah. The foundation also gave $20,000 to Yad Yosef, $18,900 to Renewal, and $18,750 to AIEF. The listed purposes for these grants were general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Elizabeth Gindi, Raymond Gindi, and Ezra Sultan as directors.
E R G Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elizabeth Gindi
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ezra Sultan
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Raymond Gindi
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
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 E R G Foundation
How much does E R G Foundation give each year?
E R G Foundation gave $1.2M across 155 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 122 grants.
What is E R G Foundation's typical grant size?
E R G Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,300, and its average grant was $7,595, across 155 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from E R G Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does E R G Foundation give grants?
E R G Foundation gives mostly in New York: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (68 grants), New York, NY (38 grants), Lakewood, NJ (8 grants) and Long Branch, NJ (7 grants).
Does E R G Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 99% of E R G Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (154 of 155) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are E R G Foundation's largest grantees?
E R G Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Brooklyn Holistic Synagogue ($250,000), Reach for the Stars Learing Center ($150,000) and Bnei Yitzhak ($105,094), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is E R G Foundation?
E R G Foundation reported $5.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $289K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does E R G Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from E R G Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it 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 E R G Foundation's EIN?
E R G Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4171703. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does E R G 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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Grantable. (2026). E R G Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/e-r-g-foundation-morg_49e7d4f6a3124d80bbbe97124f373471
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