Emunah Foundation
Emunah Foundation is a private foundation, based in Union City, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $549K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $56K. Net investment income was $19K.
Emunah Foundation at a glance
In short: Emunah Foundation gave $56K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $55,850
- +84.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,617
- +145.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $548,757
- -6.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (64% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Emunah Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Congregation Khal Torath Chaim ($27K). Together the top 3 received $56K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Emunah Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 208% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2024) to $56K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $56K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Khal Torath Chaim Monsey, NY | General Support | $26,850 |
| Congregation Beth Baruch Union City, NJ | General Support | $20,000 |
| Lachzikum Monsey, NY | General Support | $9,000 |
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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 | $548,757 | $20,025 | $57,215 | $55,850 | 3 | $55,850 | $18,894 | $26,833 |
| 2024 | $586,959 | $17,427 | $30,909 | $30,300 | 4 | $30,300 | $16,818 | $29,066 |
| 2023 | $600,000 | $600,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $1,231 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Emunah Foundation reported a distributable amount of $27K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Emunah Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Helen Motzen
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Solomon Motzen
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Emunah Foundation
How much does Emunah Foundation give each year?
Emunah Foundation gave $56K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $30K across 4 grants.
What is Emunah Foundation's typical grant size?
Emunah Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $18,617, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Emunah Foundation give grants?
Emunah Foundation gives mostly in New York: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (36%). The most frequent recipient cities were Monsey, NY (2 grants).
Does Emunah Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Emunah Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Emunah Foundation?
Emunah Foundation reported $549K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $56K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $27K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Emunah Foundation's EIN?
Emunah Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0388205. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
Live grants for the work Emunah Foundation 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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