EU Foundation
EU Foundation is a private foundation based in Spring Valley, New York. Its 2023 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with stated purposes including helping needy brides and grooms, assisting people in need, supporting special-needs services, and supporting Jewish education and community institutions.
EU Foundation at a glance
In short: EU Foundation gave $10K across 10 grants in 2023 (avg $1K), mostly in New York. 10% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $10,404
- +9.7% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 10
- -44.4% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $1,040
- +97.5% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $225
- Total assets
- $122,112
- +0.0% vs 2022
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (1 of 10, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to EU Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1 Herrick Ave, Spring Valley, NY 10977
Phone: (917) 453-2561
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who EU Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Simchas Tzadikim Belz ($4K). Together the top 10 received $10K.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 78 grants of 78 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2023 went to recipients in New York State.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is EU Foundation open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 1 of 10 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $200; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $200 first-time, $250 repeat.
- 90% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving fell 31% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 314% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2022) to $17K (2021). In 2023 it made 10 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Simchas Tzadikim Belz Brooklyn, NY | Helping Needy Brides and Grooms | $4,000 |
| Cong Ahavas Chesed Brooklyn, NY | Assist the Needy | $2,700 |
| Chush Brooklyn, NY | To Assist the Special Needs | $1,604 |
| Belz Institutions in Israel Brooklyn, NY | To Support the Jewish Community | $1,250 |
| Cong Beis Yehuda Suffern, NY | Support Jewish Education | $250 |
| Cong Ohel Yehoshua Monsey, NY | Supporting Jewish Houses of Worship | $200 |
| Kollel Belz Monsey, NY | To Support Jewish Education | $150 |
| Cong Simcha Vnachas Monroe, NY | To Support the Unfortunate | $100 |
| BTY Foundation Kupas Hadayanim Brooklyn, NY | Supporting Torah Scholars | $100 |
| Deena Motechin Jacobs Fund Staten Island, NY | To Support the Needy | $50 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $122,112 | $10,404 | $10,404 | $10,404 | 10 | $10,404 | — | $3,314 |
| 2022 | $122,112 | $-5,988 | $13,227 | $9,480 | 18 | $9,480 | — | $2,355 |
| 2021 | $113,177 | $3,786 | $19,822 | $17,330 | 24 | $17,330 | $708 | $3,725 |
| 2020 | $130,430 | $16,457 | $20,186 | $15,063 | 26 | — | $1,290 | $2,652 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, EU Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $10,404. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $4,000, with a median of $225. Its largest grants were $4,000 to Simchas Tzadikim Belz for helping needy brides and grooms, $2,700 to Cong Ahavas Chesed to assist the needy, and $1,604 to CHUSH to assist people with special needs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Emery Ungar and Lipa Ungar as trustees.
EU Foundation's 2023 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Emery Ungar
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lipa Ungar
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 EU Foundation
How much does EU Foundation give each year?
EU Foundation gave $10K across 10 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $9K across 18 grants.
What is EU Foundation's typical grant size?
EU Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $225, and its average grant was $1,040, across 10 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from EU Foundation that year got $200 on average.
Where does EU Foundation give grants?
EU Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (5 grants) and Monsey, NY (2 grants).
Does EU Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on EU Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are EU Foundation's largest grantees?
EU Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Simchas Tzadikim Belz ($4,000), Cong Ahavas Chesed ($2,700) and Chush ($1,604), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is EU Foundation?
EU Foundation reported $122K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from EU Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is EU Foundation's EIN?
EU Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4659357. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does EU 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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