Eric and Bonnie Prystowsky Foundation
The Eric and Bonnie Prystowsky Foundation is a private foundation based in Carmel, Indiana. In 2024, it reported 13 grants totaling $38,000 to charitable organizations, including organizations in Indiana, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Washington, DC.
Eric and Bonnie Prystowsky Foundation at a glance
In short: Eric and Bonnie Prystowsky Foundation gave $38K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state Indiana. 58% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $38,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- Average grant
- $2,923
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $642,818
- New grantees (estimate)
- 58% first-time grantees (7 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (44% 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 Eric and Bonnie Prystowsky Foundation
- 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: 958 Laurelwood, Carmel, IN 46032
Phone: (317) 432-4244
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Eric and Bonnie Prystowsky Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pennsylvania State University ($11K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $37K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 41 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 44% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana, 29% to Pennsylvania, 24% to Illinois, and 3% to Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Eric and Bonnie Prystowsky 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 $3K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- Giving fell 30% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 102% 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 $38K (2024) to $54K (2021). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | Operationsand Popsie's Pantry | $11,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA | Operations | $10,000 |
| Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL | Festival | $5,000 |
| Beth El Zedeck Indianapolis, IN | Operations | $2,700 |
| Friends of Amundsen High School Chicago, IL | Operations | $2,500 |
| Jewish United Fund Chicago, IL | Fund for the Future | $1,000 |
| Teachers Treasures Indianapolis, IN | Golf Clasic Sponsorship | $1,000 |
| Red Tent Fund Washington, DC | Operations | $1,000 |
| Second Helpings Indianapolis, IN | Operations | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA | HILLEL | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $642,818 | $50,190 | $44,725 | $38,000 | 13 | $38,000 | $43,794 | $37,295 |
| 2022 | $661,492 | $-12,651 | $60,992 | $50,005 | 10 | $50,005 | $10,208 | $1,741 |
| 2021 | $735,135 | $90,298 | $62,170 | $54,190 | 8 | $54,190 | $83,073 | $42,020 |
| 2020 | $722,964 | $23,272 | $49,550 | $42,900 | 10 | — | $16,622 | $37,989 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Eric and Bonnie Prystowsky Foundation reported a distributable amount of $37K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for Jewish community organizations, a university, a cultural festival, hunger relief, school supplies, and other organizations. The Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis describes its mission as promoting a vibrant, engaged, inclusive, and sustainable Jewish community. Second Helpings says it addresses hunger and builds self-sufficiency through food rescue, hunger relief, and culinary job training. Teachers’ Treasures says it obtains and distributes school supplies free to teachers of students in need. Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago describes providing resources for food, refuge, health care, education, and emergency assistance.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $38,000. Grant amounts ranged from $300 to $11,000, with a median of $1,000. Among the largest grants were $11,000 to Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis, $10,000 to Pennsylvania State University for operations, and $5,000 to Ravinia Festival for its festival. Other reported grants included $2,700 to Beth El Zedeck and $2,500 to Friends of Amundsen High School, both for operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Eric Prystowsky and Bonnie Prystowsky as directors, Daniel Prystowsky as treasurer, and David Prystowsky as a director.
Eric and Bonnie Prystowsky Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bonnie Prystowsky
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Prystowsky
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Eric Prystowsky
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Prystowsky
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
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 Eric and Bonnie Prystowsky Foundation
How much does Eric and Bonnie Prystowsky Foundation give each year?
Eric and Bonnie Prystowsky Foundation gave $38K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Eric and Bonnie Prystowsky Foundation's typical grant size?
Eric and Bonnie Prystowsky Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,923, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Eric and Bonnie Prystowsky Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Eric and Bonnie Prystowsky Foundation give grants?
Eric and Bonnie Prystowsky Foundation's top state is Indiana, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (29%) and Illinois (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (5 grants), Chicago, IL (4 grants) and University Park, PA (2 grants).
Does Eric and Bonnie Prystowsky Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Eric and Bonnie Prystowsky Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (8 grants).
Who are Eric and Bonnie Prystowsky Foundation's largest grantees?
Eric and Bonnie Prystowsky Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Pennsylvania State University ($11,000 across 2 grants), Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis ($11,000) and Ravinia Festival ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Eric and Bonnie Prystowsky Foundation?
Eric and Bonnie Prystowsky Foundation reported $643K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $38K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $37K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Eric and Bonnie Prystowsky Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for Jewish community organizations, a university, a cultural festival, hunger relief, school supplies, and other organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Eric and Bonnie Prystowsky Foundation?
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 Eric and Bonnie Prystowsky Foundation's EIN?
Eric and Bonnie Prystowsky Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0842132. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Eric and Bonnie Prystowsky 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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