Emle Inc
Emle Inc is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $35.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $1.6M. Net investment income was $3.1M.
Emle Inc at a glance
In short: Emle Inc gave $1.6M across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $204K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,633,742
- -0.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +166.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $204,218
- -62.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $35,557,095
- +3.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Emle Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Legacy Heritage Programming VIII LLC (LHP8)- Preside ($1.6M). Together the top 5 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 20 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Emle Inc gives
- Giving fell 33% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 83% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $939K (2022) to $2.4M (2021). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Legacy Heritage Programming VIII LLC (LHP8)- Preside New York, NY | To provide professional development and education to top tier lay and professional leadership of not-for-profit organizations in both leadership and governance. | $1,603,680 |
| Golda Och Academy West Orange, NJ | General Support for Organization's Charitable Programming. | $5,000 |
| Jewish Day School of Providence Providence, RI | General Support for Organization's Charitable Programming. | $5,000 |
| Golda Och Academy West Orange, NJ | General Support for Organization's Charitable Programming. | $5,000 |
| Westchester Day School Mamaroneck, NY | General Support for Organization's Charitable Programming. | $5,000 |
| Jewish Day School of Providence Providence, RI | General Support for Organization's Charitable Programming. | $5,000 |
| Westchester Day School Mamaroneck, NY | General Support for Organization's Charitable Programming. | $5,000 |
| Legacy Heritage Investors I LLC New York, NY | From Passthrough | $62 |
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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 | $35,557,095 | $3,357,217 | $1,883,381 | $1,633,742 | 8 | $1,637,823 | $3,120,828 | $1,965,827 |
| 2023 | $34,355,204 | $2,700,272 | $1,908,255 | $1,647,766 | 3 | $1,652,894 | $2,424,686 | $1,780,946 |
| 2022 | $33,563,187 | $2,004,689 | $1,560,316 | $939,217 | 2 | $945,876 | $1,386,491 | $1,787,060 |
| 2021 | $33,138,970 | $2,090,487 | $2,767,929 | $2,424,433 | 2 | $2,492,394 | $1,851,775 | $1,983,957 |
| 2020 | $33,814,042 | $1,761,879 | $1,920,181 | $1,776,762 | 5 | — | $1,549,069 | $1,344,794 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Emle Inc reported a distributable amount of $2.0M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Emle Inc is led by S. Wexner, President, Secretary, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
S. Wexner
President, Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
B. Lopata
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
D. Weissman
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
G. Graff
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
G. Levy
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
R. Agus
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
R. Feit
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
R. Kanner
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
W. Feinstein
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
W. Stern
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
B. Gloznek
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: D. Korn (2020–2021) — Tax Matters Officer
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 Emle Inc
How much does Emle Inc give each year?
Emle Inc gave $1.6M across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.6M across 3 grants.
What is Emle Inc's typical grant size?
Emle Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $204,218, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Emle Inc give grants?
Emle Inc gives mostly in New York: 99% 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 (2 grants), West Orange, NJ (2 grants), Providence, RI (2 grants) and Mamaroneck, NY (2 grants).
Does Emle Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of Emle Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Emle Inc's largest grantees?
Emle Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Legacy Heritage Programming VIII LLC (LHP8)- Preside ($1,603,680), Golda Och Academy ($10,000 across 2 grants) and Jewish Day School of Providence ($10,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Emle Inc?
Emle Inc reported $35.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Emle Inc's EIN?
Emle Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3997362. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Emle 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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