Eisenberg Family Foundation Inc
Eisenberg Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with the largest listed awards supporting organizations in New York and New Jersey.
Eisenberg Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Eisenberg Family Foundation Inc gave $1.3M across 145 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in New York. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,315,228
- -19.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 145
- -6.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,071
- -13.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $2,157,853
- -34.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (57 of 144, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (64% 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 Eisenberg Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2917 Avenue I, Brooklyn, NY 11210
Phone: (718) 853-9355
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Eisenberg Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Adirei Hatorah ($342K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
792 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 758 grants of 792 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars were reported as 64% to recipients in New York, 35% in New Jersey, and 1% in Maryland. Florida and New Hampshire each accounted for 0% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 145 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Eisenberg Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 57 of 144 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 51% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 23% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $988K (2020) to $1.6M (2023). In 2024 it made 145 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Adirei Hatorah Lakewood, NJ | General Operations | $342,000 |
| Chasdei Meir Brooklyn, NY | General Operations | $295,500 |
| Yeshiva Zichron Paltiel Staten Island, NY | General Operations | $100,000 |
| Neve Yerushalayim New York, NY | General Operations | $75,000 |
| Machon Harav Shach Inc Brooklyn, NY | General Operations | $63,000 |
| American Friends of Kolel Sharei Simcha Lakewood, NJ | General Operations | $60,000 |
| The OJC Fund Brooklyn, NY | General Operations | $50,000 |
| American Friends of Ohev Yisroel Brooklyn, NY | General Operations | $36,000 |
| Cong Supporters of Torah Brooklyn, NY | General Operations | $30,000 |
| Mercaz Hatorah of Belle Harbor Belle Harbor, NY | General Operations | $19,700 |
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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 | $2,157,853 | $233,786 | $1,352,184 | $1,315,228 | 145 | $1,315,228 | $233,786 | $33,658 |
| 2023 | $3,276,251 | $266,905 | $1,679,510 | $1,632,492 | 155 | $1,632,492 | $266,905 | $106,353 |
| 2022 | $4,731,164 | $892,855 | $1,097,482 | $1,044,977 | 187 | $1,044,977 | $892,158 | $147,286 |
| 2021 | $4,867,067 | $2,601,205 | $1,111,565 | $1,066,759 | 173 | $1,066,759 | $1,242,629 | $171,281 |
| 2020 | $3,662,427 | $1,250,019 | $1,040,540 | $988,016 | 132 | — | $1,233,567 | $149,703 |
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 September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with a range of charitable, religious, educational, and human-services activities. For example, Chasdei Meir describes its work as raising and distributing funds for people in need, including students with families to support and people needing wedding stipends. Machon Harav Shach says it is organized for charitable, religious, educational, and scientific purposes, including distributions to qualifying organizations. Shalva High School says it provides Jewish high-school-age girls with a challenging and nurturing education, while Chai Lifeline describes itself as an international health-support network for children, families, and communities facing illness, crisis, or loss.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 145 grants totaling $1,315,228. Grants ranged from $100 to $342,000, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest listed awards were $342,000 to Adirei Hatorah in Lakewood, New Jersey; $295,500 to Chasdei Meir in Brooklyn, New York; $100,000 to Yeshiva Zichron Paltiel in Staten Island, New York; $75,000 to Neve Yerushalayim in New York, New York; and $63,000 to Machon Harav Shach in Brooklyn, New York. Each was listed for general operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Solomon Eisenberg, Miriam Eisenberg, and Edward Birnbaum as directors.
Eisenberg Family Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Edward Birnbaum
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Miriam Eisenberg
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Solomon Eisenberg
Director
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 Eisenberg Family Foundation Inc
How much does Eisenberg Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Eisenberg Family Foundation Inc gave $1.3M across 145 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.6M across 155 grants.
What is Eisenberg Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Eisenberg Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $9,071, across 145 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Eisenberg Family Foundation Inc that year got $9K on average.
Where does Eisenberg Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Eisenberg Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (35%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (78 grants), Lakewood, NJ (24 grants), Monsey, NY (7 grants) and New York, NY (5 grants).
Does Eisenberg Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Eisenberg Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (145 of 145) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Eisenberg Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Eisenberg Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Adirei Hatorah ($342,000), Chasdei Meir ($295,500) and Yeshiva Zichron Paltiel ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Eisenberg Family Foundation Inc?
Eisenberg Family Foundation Inc reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $34K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Eisenberg Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with a range of charitable, religious, educational, and human-services activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Eisenberg Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 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.
Does Eisenberg Family Foundation Inc 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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