Fooksman Family Foundation
The Fooksman Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Menlo Park, California. Established in 2018 by Eugene Fooksman, it supports work to shape the future of Israel, strengthen Jewish continuity, and promote Jewish life and culture.
Key facts about Fooksman Family Foundation
In short: Fooksman Family Foundation gave $1.6M across 38 grants in 2025 (avg $42K), top state California. 43% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 83-2645305
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,584,945
- Grants made (2025)
- 38
- Average grant
- $41,709
- Median grant
- $40,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (16 of 37, 2025)
- Total assets
- $18,591,050
- Primary geography
- California (43% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$18.6M
+0.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.6M
+52.8% YoY
Grant Count
38
+2.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$42K
+48.8% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fooksman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $954K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is Fooksman Family Foundation open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 16 of 37 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $30K; repeat grants $52K. How we count
Medians: $34K first-time, $40K repeat.
- 43% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 41% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 228% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s stated aims include connecting the wider diaspora community with Israel and supporting projects in arts and culture, community building, and consciousness raising. It describes its approach as one of partnership, including fellowships, resourcing, and mentoring the next generation of philanthropic leaders.
Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with a range of missions. For example, Nova Ukraine says it supports Ukraine and its people, while Arlekin Players Theatre describes its work as Russian-language and English-language theater that builds connections across cultures. Opendor Media says it works to strengthen young people’s connection to Israel, Judaism, and the Jewish people. Upstart Bay Area says it connects impact-driven entrepreneurs with expertise, community, and capital to advance new experiences for the Jewish community.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the Foundation made 38 grants totaling $1,584,945. Grants ranged from $8,800 to $216,000, with a median of $40,000. Recent giving was $1,037,262 across 37 grants in 2024 and $898,000 across 30 grants in 2023.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, California received 43% of grant dollars, New York 27%, Washington, DC and Massachusetts 7% each, and Florida 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $778K (2021) to $1.6M (2025). In 2025 it made 38 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Impact Forum Foundation ($216K). Together the top 10 received $791K.
Grant Size Distribution
155 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 119 grants of 155 (77%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Impact Forum Foundation Encino, CA | Yearly Membership | $216,000 |
| Leleka Palo Alto, CA | In support of humanitarian efforts in ukraine with svoyii | $150,000 |
| Nova Ukraine Stanford, CA | Support for Humanitarian Efforts in Ukraine | $60,000 |
| UJA Federation of New York New York, NY | General Grant - Israel Support | $60,000 |
| Arlekin Players Theatre Needham, MA | General Operating Support | $55,000 |
| Boundless Israel Inc Belmont, MA | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Club Z Rimon Club Redwood City, CA | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Opendor Media Inc Sunrise, FL | Ask Haviv Anything Podcast | $50,000 |
| Razom Ukraine New York, NY | In Support of Bernard-Henri Levy Documentary Film | $50,000 |
| Upstart Bay Area Oakland, CA | In Support of Project Activate Programming | $50,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Grants awarded | Grant count |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,584,945 | 38 |
| 2024 | $1,037,262 | 37 |
| 2023 | $898,000 | 30 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $18,591,050 | $18,492,059 | $12,636,295 |
| Revenue | $1,119,118 | $903,817 | $972,030 |
| Expenses | $2,188,368 | $1,557,016 | $1,318,095 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,178,893 | $1,549,516 | $1,308,523 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,457,230 | $1,164,782 | $1,572,308 |
| Distributable Amount | $954,337 | $800,413 | $463,678 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Eugene Fooksman as president and Myron G. Sugarman as secretary.
Fooksman Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Eugene Fooksman
Presdient
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Myron G. Sugarman
Secretary & Chief Financial
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.
Contact
Mailing address: 405 El Camino Real 629, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Phone: (415) 903-3237
Website: https://fooksmanfoundation.org
Frequently asked questions about Fooksman Family Foundation
How much does Fooksman Family Foundation give each year?
Fooksman Family Foundation gave $1.6M across 38 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.0M across 37 grants.
What is Fooksman Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Fooksman Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $40,000, and its average grant was $41,709, across 38 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Fooksman Family Foundation that year got $30K on average.
Where does Fooksman Family Foundation give grants?
Fooksman Family Foundation's top state is California, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (27%) and District of Columbia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (12 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants), Palo Alto, CA (2 grants) and Redwood City, CA (2 grants).
Does Fooksman Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 34% of Fooksman Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 38) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Fooksman Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Fooksman Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Impact Forum Foundation ($216,000), Leleka ($150,000) and Nova Ukraine ($60,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Fooksman Family Foundation?
Fooksman Family Foundation reported $18.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $954K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Fooksman Family Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s stated aims include connecting the wider diaspora community with Israel and supporting projects in arts and culture, community building, and consciousness raising. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fooksman Family Foundation?
The Foundation 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 Fooksman Family Foundation's EIN?
Fooksman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2645305. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Fooksman Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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