Finkelstein Family Foundation
Finkelstein Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Jericho, New York. In its 2025 filing, it reported giving $32,205 in grants to 15 organizations.
Finkelstein Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Finkelstein Family Foundation gave $32K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $32,205
- +97.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,147
- +97.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $357,965
- -5.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (91% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Finkelstein Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 375 North Broadway 320, Jericho, NY 11753
Phone: (516) 626-3992
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Finkelstein Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was 92ND Street Young Men's and Young Women's Hebrew Association ($16K). Together the top 10 received $31K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 52 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York. The remaining reported shares went to Florida (3%), Tennessee (3%), California (2%), and Washington, DC (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Finkelstein Family Foundation gives
- 47% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 64% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 186% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2024) to $89K (2022). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $32K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 92ND Street Young Men's and Young Women's Hebrew Association New York, NY | Charitable-Non Restricted Support | $16,375 |
| UJA Federation of New York New York, NY | Charitable-Non Restricted Support | $10,000 |
| Park Avenue Synagogue New York, NY | Charitable-Non Restricted Support | $1,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children Tampa, FL | Charitable-Non Restricted Support | $1,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Charitable-Non Restricted Support | $1,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation New York, NY | Charitable-Non Restricted Support | $500 |
| Congregation Bnai Israel Fleischmanns, NY | Charitable-Non Restricted Support | $500 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center Los Angeles, CA | Charitable-Non Restricted Support | $500 |
| Hadassah New York, NY | Charitable-Non Restricted Support | $300 |
| Mazon Sherman Oaks, CA | Charitable-Non Restricted Support | $250 |
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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 | $357,965 | $15,780 | $36,002 | $32,205 | 15 | $34,103 | $13,888 | $18,326 |
| 2024 | $380,366 | $15,963 | $19,941 | $16,350 | 15 | $18,145 | $14,167 | $18,386 |
| 2023 | $387,837 | $-181,824 | $33,149 | $30,000 | 1 | $31,573 | $21,520 | $21,478 |
| 2022 | $451,143 | $21,745 | $92,123 | $89,200 | 5 | $90,732 | $20,358 | $23,686 |
| 2021 | $574,990 | $31,220 | $23,640 | $21,040 | 16 | $22,390 | $29,970 | $30,062 |
| 2020 | $629,958 | $21,302 | $27,965 | $25,365 | 25 | — | $16,726 | $31,559 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Finkelstein Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $18K for 2025 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to charitable organizations. Among the recipients, Shriners Children’s says it is committed to compassionate, high-quality care for children; St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital says it advances cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases; and the Simon Wiesenthal Center says it confronts antisemitism and hate, stands with Israel, defends Jewish safety, and teaches the lessons of the Holocaust. Birthright Israel Foundation says it raises funds to support educational trips to Israel for young Jewish adults. These are the recipients’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $32,205. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $16,375, with a median of $500.
The largest reported grants were $16,375 to 92nd Street Y and $10,000 to UJA Federation of New York. Other grants included $1,000 each to Park Avenue Synagogue, Shriners Hospitals for Children, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital; $500 each to Birthright Israel Foundation, Congregation B’nai Israel, and the Simon Wiesenthal Center; and $300 to Hadassah.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Estelle Finkelstein as president; Eve Silver as secretary; and Michael Finkelstein, Deborah Entel, and Jerome Finkelstein as directors.
Finkelstein Family Foundation is led by Estelle Finkelstein, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Estelle Finkelstein
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Deborah Entel
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jerome Finkelstein
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Finkelstein
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Eve Silver
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Finkelstein Family Foundation
How much does Finkelstein Family Foundation give each year?
Finkelstein Family Foundation gave $32K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $16K across 15 grants.
What is Finkelstein Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Finkelstein Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $2,147, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Finkelstein Family Foundation give grants?
Finkelstein Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (9 grants).
Does Finkelstein Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Finkelstein Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable-Non Restricted Support" (15 grants).
Who are Finkelstein Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Finkelstein Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include 92ND Street Young Men's and Young Women's Hebrew Association ($16,375), UJA Federation of New York ($10,000) and Park Avenue Synagogue ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Finkelstein Family Foundation?
Finkelstein Family Foundation reported $358K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $34K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $18K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Finkelstein Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to charitable organizations. Among the recipients, Shriners Children’s says it is committed to compassionate, high-quality care for children; St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Finkelstein Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Finkelstein Family Foundation's EIN?
Finkelstein Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3438221. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Finkelstein Family 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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