Engine 27 is a private foundation focused on Education, based in FLORHAM PARK, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $64K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grants totaling $3K.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$64K
+15.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$3K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$3K
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Engine 27 reported a distributable amount of $477 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Engine 27
Based on IRS filings
Engine 27 is a private foundation focused on Education, based in FLORHAM PARK, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $64K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grants totaling $3K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $64,181 | $55,438 | $196,425 |
| Revenue | $480,000 | $323,500 | $540,000 |
| Expenses | $477,257 | $449,487 | $457,385 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,894 | — | $2,900 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $477 | $2,894 | $118 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Frost Valley ($2,894).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FROST VALLEY CLARYVILLE, NY | CHARITABLE DONATION | $2,894 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JACK WEISBERG | PRESIDENT/ DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| JOE RAIA | TREASURER / DIRECTOR | 20 | — |
| LUIS A GARCIA-RODRIGUEZ | SCRETARY-DIRECTOR | 30 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Engine 27?
Engine 27 is a private foundation focused on Education, based in FLORHAM PARK, NJ. It holds $64K in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Engine 27?
As of 2025, Engine 27 holds $64K in total assets with $480K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $3K in 2025.
Where does Engine 27 operate?
Engine 27 has awarded grants in New York.
What size grants does Engine 27 award?
In 2025, Engine 27 awarded 1 grants totaling $3K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Engine 27 required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Engine 27 reported a distributable amount of $477 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Engine 27's EIN?
Engine 27's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4108296. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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