Eva and Louis Galpern Foundation
The Eva and Louis Galpern Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2023 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with the listed grant purposes identified as religious donations.
Eva and Louis Galpern Foundation at a glance
In short: Eva and Louis Galpern Foundation gave $527K across 21 grants in 2023 (avg $25K), mostly in New York. 33% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $526,933
- +67.0% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 21
- -16.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $25,092
- +98.9% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $4,156,231
- +3.8% vs 2022
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (7 of 21, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (97% 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 Eva and Louis Galpern 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: 150 East 61St Street Apt 11E, New York, NY 10065
Phone: (718) 946-6258
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Eva and Louis Galpern Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was UJA Federation of New York ($241K). Together the top 10 received $479K.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 75 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2023 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in New York (97%), with reported shares of 2% in Virginia, 1% in Maryland, and 1% in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Eva and Louis Galpern Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 7 of 21 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $30K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 62% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 148% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2021 it paid out 221% 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 $212K (2020) to $527K (2023). In 2023 it made 21 grants totaling $527K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UJA Federation of New York Brooklyn, NY | Religious Donation | $241,254 |
| Chai Lifeline Inc New York, NY | Religious Donation | $67,229 |
| Chabad Israel Center New York, NY | Religious Donation | $45,000 |
| Hampton Synagogue West Hampton, NY | Religious Donation | $38,000 |
| Jewish National Fund Rockville Center, NY | Religious Donation | $25,000 |
| National Yiddish Theater New York, NY | Religious Donation | $24,710 |
| Miscellaneous Organizations New York, NY | Religious Donation | $13,980 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah New York, NY | Religious Donation | $11,500 |
| Belev Echad New York, NY | Religious Donation | $10,000 |
| Chabad of Virginia Richmond, VA | Religious Donation | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4,156,231 | $691,102 | $540,801 | $526,933 | 21 | — | $400,782 | — |
| 2022 | $4,005,930 | $687,424 | $319,878 | $315,448 | 25 | $315,448 | $378,141 | — |
| 2021 | $3,638,384 | $607,992 | $367,906 | $363,971 | 22 | $363,971 | $319,240 | $164,478 |
| 2020 | $3,398,298 | $618,109 | $215,939 | $212,244 | 7 | — | $272,645 | $148,010 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants included organizations whose own missions describe work in areas such as health and crisis support, Israel-related programs, emergency medical response, and support for wounded Israeli soldiers.
For example, Chai Lifeline describes itself as providing social, emotional, financial, and practical assistance to children, families, and communities facing illness, crisis, or loss. Jewish National Fund-USA describes work across areas including forestry, water solutions, community building, education, and disabilities and special needs. Friends of United Hatzalah says it raises and provides funding for organizations providing medical and trauma-related first-responder services. Belev Echad describes its work as supporting wounded IDF soldiers and their families through physical, medical, legal, emotional, and financial support.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $526,933. The median grant was $6,000; among the itemized grants, amounts ranged from $540 to $241,254. Its largest reported grants included $241,254 to UJA Federation of New York, $67,229 to Chai Lifeline Inc., $45,000 to Chabad Israel Center, $38,000 to Hampton Synagogue, and $25,000 to Jewish National Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Eva Galpern as president and Louis Galpern as vice president.
Eva and Louis Galpern Foundation is led by Eva Galpern, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Eva Galpern
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Louis Galpern
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
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 Eva and Louis Galpern Foundation
How much does Eva and Louis Galpern Foundation give each year?
Eva and Louis Galpern Foundation gave $527K across 21 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $315K across 25 grants.
What is Eva and Louis Galpern Foundation's typical grant size?
Eva and Louis Galpern Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $6,000, and its average grant was $25,092, across 21 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Eva and Louis Galpern Foundation that year got $16K on average.
Where does Eva and Louis Galpern Foundation give grants?
Eva and Louis Galpern Foundation gives mostly in New York: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (12 grants).
Does Eva and Louis Galpern Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Eva and Louis Galpern Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious Donation" (21 grants).
Who are Eva and Louis Galpern Foundation's largest grantees?
Eva and Louis Galpern Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include UJA Federation of New York ($241,254), Chai Lifeline Inc ($67,229) and Chabad Israel Center ($45,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is Eva and Louis Galpern Foundation?
Eva and Louis Galpern Foundation reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $691K.
What does Eva and Louis Galpern Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants included organizations whose own missions describe work in areas such as health and crisis support, Israel-related programs, emergency medical response, and support for wounded Israeli soldiers. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Eva and Louis Galpern 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 Eva and Louis Galpern Foundation's EIN?
Eva and Louis Galpern Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-1797062. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does Eva and Louis Galpern 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.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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