Eisenberg Family Foundation Inc

BROOKLYN, NY EIN: 11-3543069

The Eisenberg Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation established in 2000, based in Brooklyn, New York. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization focused on philanthropic grantmaking to support various charitable causes.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.2M

-34.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.3M

-19.4% YoY

Grant Count

145

-6.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$9K

-13.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Eisenberg Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $34K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation gives primarily to Jewish temples, yeshivas, and rabbinical colleges. According to recent filings, primary funding focus areas include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services
COVID-19 Grants
Disaster Preparedness and Relief Grants
Grants for Jewish Nonprofits
Grants for Beekeeping

Grantmaking

No specific application process information is available in the sources provided.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in:

New York
New Jersey
Florida

Grant Distribution by State

New York $1.9M (62%)

New Jersey $946K (31%)

California $146K (5%)

Pennsylvania $60K (2%)

Florida $14K (0%)

Maryland $7K (0%)

Minnesota $3K (0%)

North Carolina $1K (0%)

+6 more states

States

California Connecticut Florida Massachusetts Maryland Michigan Minnesota North Carolina New Hampshire New Jersey New York Ohio Pennsylvania Texas

Cities

AirmontBala CynwydBaltimoreBelle HarborBonita SpringsBrokolynBrooklynBrooklyn NyCedarhurstCharlotteChestnut RidgeCliftonCoconut CreekCortlandtDurhamEast MonseyElberonEnglewoodFar RockawayFlushing

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total assets: $2,157,853 (based on most recent IRS 990 filing)
Total giving: $1,315,228
Average grant amount and median grant amount data not specified in sources

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$2,157,853	$3,276,251	$4,731,164
Revenue	$233,786	$266,905	$892,855
Expenses	$1,352,184	$1,679,510	$1,097,482
Qualifying Distributions	$1,315,228	$1,632,492	$1,044,977
Net Investment Income	$233,786	$266,905	$892,158
Distributable Amount	$33,658	$106,353	$147,286

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

250 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Adirei Hatorah ($342,000), Chasdei Meir ($295,500), American Friends of Kolel Sharei Simcha ($60,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
A TIME BROOKLYN, NY	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$180
ADIREI HATORAH LAKEWOOD, NJ	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$342,000
ADOPT A SHADCHAN BROOKLYN, NY	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$1,000
AHAVAS CHAYA BROOKLYN, NY	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$500
AHAVAS CHESSED BROOKLYN, NY	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$1,000
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF OHEV YISROEL BROOKLYN, NY	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$36,000
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF KOLEL SHAREI SIMCHA LAKEWOOD, NJ	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$60,000
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF YAD YEMIN LAKEWOOD, NJ	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$12,000
ANSHEI UMAN BROOKLYN, NY	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$1,800
AREIVIM HILLBURN, NY	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$500

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

No officer or staff information is provided in the available sources.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
SOLOMON EISENBERG	DIRECTOR	—	—
MIRIAM EISENBERG	DIRECTOR	—	—
EDWARD BIRNBAUM	DIRECTOR	—	—

Contact Information

Address: 2917 Avenue I, Brooklyn, NY 11210-2934

Telephone: 718-853-9355

EIN: 11-3543069

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Eisenberg Family Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation gives primarily to Jewish temples, yeshivas, and rabbinical colleges. According to recent filings, primary funding focus areas include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • COVID-19 Grants • Disaster Preparedness and Relief Grants • Grants for Jewish Nonprofits • Grants for Beekeeping

How do I apply for a grant from Eisenberg Family Foundation Inc?

**Grant Activity:** • Total giving: $1,315,228 (based on most recent IRS 990 filing) • Typical award range: $1–$342,000 • The foundation does not currently list live grant opportunities **Application Process:** No specific application process information is available in the sources provided.

Where does Eisenberg Family Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • New York • New Jersey • Florida

What size grants does Eisenberg Family Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Eisenberg Family Foundation Inc awarded 145 grants totaling $1.3M — an average of about $9K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Eisenberg Family Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Eisenberg Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $34K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Eisenberg Family Foundation Inc's EIN?

Eisenberg Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3543069. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.