Emes Foundation Inc
EMES Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations for the advancement of education and assistance to indigent families.
Emes Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Emes Foundation Inc gave $799K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $73K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $799,100
- +31.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -21.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $72,645
- +67.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $46,000
- Total assets
- $9,532,134
- +2.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (76% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Emes Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1575 50Th Street 201, Brooklyn, NY 11219
Phone: (718) 837-7700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Emes Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Congregation Machna Shalva ($320K). Together the top 10 received $799K.
Grant Size Distribution
93 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 93 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 76% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 24% to recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Emes Foundation Inc gives
- 36% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 22% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 177% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $601K (2020) to $1.7M (2021). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $799K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Machna Shalva Brooklyn, NY | Payments for advancement of education and assistance to indigent families | $320,000 |
| Levushei Yehuda Inc Lakewood, NJ | Payments for advancement of education and assistance to indigent families | $136,000 |
| Cong Ahavas Tzdokah Vchesed Brooklyn, NY | Payments for advancement of education and assistance to indigent families | $75,000 |
| Binyan Yerushlaim Brooklyn, NY | Payments for advancement of education and assistance to indigent families | $66,000 |
| Congregation Zichron Shlomo Passaic, NJ | Payments for advancement of education and assistance to indigent families | $53,600 |
| Tzidkas Eretz Hakodesh Brooklyn, NY | Payments for advancement of education and assistance to indigent families | $46,000 |
| Cong Shaarei Simcha Brooklyn, NY | Payments for advancement of education and assistance to indigent families | $36,000 |
| Cong Mishnah Sheli Inc Brooklyn, NY | Payments for advancement of education and assistance to indigent families | $36,000 |
| Congregation Shaarei Chesed Monsey, NY | Payments for advancement of education and assistance to indigent families | $25,000 |
| Cong Tamar of Monsey Monsey, NY | Payments for advancement of education and assistance to indigent families | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,532,134 | $371,221 | $815,629 | $799,100 | 11 | $799,100 | $296,085 | $450,664 |
| 2024 | $9,271,954 | $516,001 | $617,921 | $607,500 | 14 | $607,500 | $510,872 | $448,977 |
| 2023 | $9,357,017 | $666,666 | $1,203,944 | $1,183,750 | 17 | $1,183,750 | $221,067 | $530,945 |
| 2022 | $9,894,295 | $2,300,341 | $1,189,309 | $1,022,300 | 21 | $1,022,300 | $333,876 | $438,540 |
| 2021 | $8,783,263 | $1,833,072 | $1,679,511 | $1,653,700 | 30 | — | $563,628 | $438,179 |
| 2020 | $8,629,702 | $896,739 | $797,409 | $600,500 | 1 | — | $773,946 | $408,800 |
| 2019 | $8,530,372 | $7,162,817 | $1,835,728 | $689,741 | 1 | — | $5,649,028 | $290,738 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Emes Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $451K for 2025 — 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 separate mission statement is provided. The stated purpose for the grants itemized in 2025 was “payments for advancement of education and assistance to indigent families.”
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $799,100. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $320,000, with a median grant of $46,000. The largest grants went to Congregation Machna Shalva ($320,000), Levushei Yehuda Inc ($136,000), Cong Ahavas Tzdokah Vchesed ($75,000), Binyan Yerushlaim ($66,000), and Congregation Zichron Shlomo ($53,600). Each was listed for the advancement of education and assistance to indigent families.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Manuel Scharf as president and director, Chava Scharf as vice president and director, and Yisroel Scharf as secretary/treasurer and director.
Emes Foundation Inc is led by Manuel Scharf, President & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Manuel Scharf
President & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chava Scharf
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yisroel Scharf
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/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 Emes Foundation Inc
How much does Emes Foundation Inc give each year?
Emes Foundation Inc gave $799K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $608K across 14 grants.
What is Emes Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Emes Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $46,000, and its average grant was $72,645, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Emes Foundation Inc give grants?
Emes Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (7 grants) and Monsey, NY (2 grants).
Does Emes Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Emes Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Emes Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Emes Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Congregation Machna Shalva ($320,000), Levushei Yehuda Inc ($136,000) and Cong Ahavas Tzdokah Vchesed ($75,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Emes Foundation Inc?
Emes Foundation Inc reported $9.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $799K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $451K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Emes Foundation Inc fund?
No separate mission statement is provided. The stated purpose for the grants itemized in 2025 was “payments for advancement of education and assistance to indigent families.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Emes Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 Emes Foundation Inc's EIN?
Emes Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3640577. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Emes 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.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 6, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Emes Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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