Eisenberg Family Foundation
Eisenberg Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Lawrence, New York. In 2024, it made 12 grants totaling $1,044,484, including a $1,002,500 grant to Yeshiva University.
Eisenberg Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Eisenberg Family Foundation gave $1.0M across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $87K), mostly in New York. 58% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,044,484
- -4.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $87,040
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,742
- Total assets
- $2,818,095
- -25.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 58% first-time grantees (7 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (98% 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
- 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: R Eisenberg 230 Hollywood Crossing, Lawrence, NY 11559
Phone: (212) 873-4919
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Eisenberg Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Yeshiva University ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 73 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 2% to recipients in New Jersey. The filing also lists recipients in Massachusetts, California, and Colorado, each representing 0% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Eisenberg Family Foundation open to new grantees?
58%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 12 grantees (58%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $204K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 42% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 226% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 632% 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 $144K (2022) to $1.1M (2023). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yeshiva University New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $1,002,500 |
| Leket Isreal Teaneck, NJ | Charitable Contribution | $9,500 |
| Halb Charity Fund Cedarhurst, NY | Charitable Contribution | $7,500 |
| SKA Principals Charity Fund New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $5,500 |
| One Family Teaneck, NJ | Charitable Conribution | $5,000 |
| Congregation Michtav Sofer Brooklyn, NY | Charitable Contriabution | $2,984 |
| Special Childrens Center Lakewood, NJ | Charitable Contribution | $2,500 |
| Simka Meir Foundation Valley Stream, NY | Charitable Contribution | $2,500 |
| Cong Shaarei Tefilla Newton Center, MA | Charitable Contribution | $2,250 |
| Young Israel of Century City Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Contribution | $2,250 |
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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 | $2,818,095 | $105,987 | $1,048,510 | $1,044,484 | 12 | $1,044,484 | $134,706 | $165,350 |
| 2023 | $3,760,618 | $145,131 | $1,099,950 | $1,096,750 | 14 | $1,096,750 | $141,931 | $206,750 |
| 2022 | $4,715,437 | $70,264 | $155,157 | $144,250 | 9 | $144,250 | $59,357 | $232,213 |
| 2021 | $4,800,330 | $18,222 | $327,053 | $320,000 | 24 | $320,000 | $11,169 | $245,237 |
| 2020 | $5,109,161 | $947 | $253,130 | $253,130 | 14 | — | $947 | $175,180 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Eisenberg Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $165K 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
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants went to charitable organizations. Yeshiva University, the largest recipient, describes its work as providing undergraduate, graduate, professional, and post-doctoral education and training, as well as research and clinical programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $1,044,484 through 12 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $1,002,500, with a median of $2,742. The largest grant was $1,002,500 to Yeshiva University in New York, NY. Other grants included $9,500 to Leket Isreal in Teaneck, NJ; $7,500 to Halb Charity Fund in Cedarhurst, NY; and $5,500 to SKA Principals Charity Fund in New York, NY. The listed grant purposes were charitable contributions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Richard Eisenberg, Lawrence Eisenberg, and Reva Hirsch as trustees.
Eisenberg Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lawrence Eisenberg
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Reva Hirsch
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard Eisenberg
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 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 Eisenberg Family Foundation
How much does Eisenberg Family Foundation give each year?
Eisenberg Family Foundation gave $1.0M across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 14 grants.
What is Eisenberg Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Eisenberg Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,742, and its average grant was $87,040, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Eisenberg Family Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Eisenberg Family Foundation give grants?
Eisenberg Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants) and Teaneck, NJ (2 grants).
Who are Eisenberg Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Eisenberg Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Yeshiva University ($1,002,500), Leket Isreal ($9,500) and Halb Charity Fund ($7,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Eisenberg Family Foundation?
Eisenberg Family Foundation reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $165K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Eisenberg Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants went to charitable organizations. Yeshiva University, the largest recipient, describes its work as providing undergraduate, graduate, professional, and post-doctoral education and training, as well as research and clinical programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Eisenberg Family 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 Eisenberg Family Foundation's EIN?
Eisenberg Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-7084477. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Eisenberg Family 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Eisenberg Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/eisenberg-family-foundation-morg_cff567637934496db57db59d664e1f6c
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