Foundation Q

BROOKLYN, NY EIN: 11-3014673

Foundation Q is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York, established in 1991. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a focus on supporting education, philanthropy, nonprofits, religion, and human services initiatives across the United States.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.4M

-16.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$623K

+237.6% YoY

Grant Count

23

-39.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$27K

+457.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Foundation Q reported a distributable amount of $88K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

Foundation Q supports a diverse range of subject areas including:

  • Education
  • Philanthropy and nonprofits
  • Religion and Judaism
  • Human services

Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Foundation Q supports initiatives across multiple U.S. states and cities, including:

  • Arizona
  • Florida
  • Illinois
  • Missouri
  • New Jersey
  • New York
  • Rhode Island
  • Tennessee
  • Virginia

Specific cities supported include Alexandria, Bellmore, Brooklyn, and Cedarhurst, among others.

Grant Distribution by State

9states
+1 more states

States

ArizonaFloridaIllinoisMissouriNew JerseyNew YorkRhode IslandTennesseeVirginia

Cities

AlexandriaAtlantic BeachBellmoreBoca RatonBronxBrooklynCedarhurstColts NeckFlushingForest HillsHammontonHaverstrawHollisJamaicaJamaica EstatesKew GardensLawrenceLincolnwoodMemphisMonticello

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets & Revenue (FYE May 2025):

  • Total assets: $1,389,527
  • Total revenues: $348,606
  • Total expenses: $624,975
  • Total grants, contributions, etc.: $200,365
  • Investment income and dividends: $84,561
  • Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $63,680

Year-over-Year Growth (FY 2025 vs. FY 2024):

  • Total revenues increased 403.3% (from $69,259 to $348,606)
  • Total grants and contributions increased 297.7% (from $50,385 to $200,365)
  • Investment income increased 74.5% (from $48,455 to $84,561)
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$172K$344K$516K$687K20212022202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$1,389,527$1,664,496$1,781,481
Revenue$348,606$69,259$260,277
Expenses$624,975$186,244$403,322
Qualifying Distributions$624,600$186,244$402,322
Net Investment Income$148,241$48,455$60,277
Distributable Amount$87,566$85,622$82,156

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$156K$311K$467K$623K40 grants202136 grants202238 grants202338 grants202423 grants2025

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

BONEI OLAM$558KFRIENDS OF UNITED HATZALAH$11KBELEV ECHAD$10KYOUNG ISRAEL OF JAMAICA …$10KCHAI LIFELINE$8KGMACH - CONGREGATION BAI…$7KAMERICAN FRIENDS OF YAD …$7KAFIKIM FOUNDATION$4KJEWISH CENTER OF ATLANTI…$3KEMATAI$1K

Grant Size Distribution

175 grants across all recorded years

171<$50K1$50–100K1$100–250K1$250–500K1$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Bonei Olam ($558,059), Friends of United Hatzalah ($10,540), Belev Echad ($10,200).

RecipientPurposeAmount
AFIKIM FOUNDATION NEW YORK, NYGENERAL$3,600
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR SHAARE ZEDEK HOSPITAL NEW YORK, NYGENERAL$250
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF ALYN HOSPITAL NEW YORK, NYGENERAL$180
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF SHALVA NEW YORK, NYGENERAL$360
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF YAD ELIEZER BROOKLYN, NYGENERAL$7,000
AMUDIM NEW YORK, NYGENERAL$105
BELEV ECHAD NEW YORK, NYGENERAL$10,200
BONEI OLAM BROOKLYN, NYGENERAL$558,059
CHAI LIFELINE NEW YORK, RIGENERAL$7,780
EMATAI LINCOLNWOOD, ILGENERAL$1,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Foundation Q is managed by two trustees who serve without compensation:

  • Stuart V. Rubinfeld
  • Teena C. Rubinfeld

The foundation has no employees.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
STUART V RUBINFELDTRUSTEE1—
TEENA C RUBINFELDTRUSTEE1—

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Foundation Q fund?

Foundation Q supports a diverse range of subject areas including: • Education • Philanthropy and nonprofits • Religion and Judaism • Human services

How do I apply for a grant from Foundation Q?

**Grant Activity:** • Made 40 grants in the most recent fiscal year (ending May 2025) • Total giving: $622,850 • Notable recent grants include: • Bonei Olam: $558,059 • Friends of United Hatzalah Inc: $10,540 • One Heart / Belev Echad Inc: $10,200 **Financial Profile:** • Total assets: $1,389,527 (as of May 2025) • Total expenses: $624,975 (FYE May 2025) • Total revenues: $348,606 (FYE May 2025)

Where does Foundation Q make grants?

Foundation Q supports initiatives across multiple U.S. states and cities, including: • Arizona • Florida • Illinois • Missouri • New Jersey • New York • Rhode Island • Tennessee • Virginia Specific cities supported include Alexandria, Bellmore, Brooklyn, and Cedarhurst, among others.

What size grants does Foundation Q award?

In 2025, Foundation Q awarded 23 grants totaling $623K — an average of about $27K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Foundation Q required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Foundation Q reported a distributable amount of $88K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Foundation Q's EIN?

Foundation Q's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3014673. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.

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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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