Foundation Q
Foundation Q is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. In 2025, it reported 23 grants totaling $622,850 to charitable organizations.
Foundation Q at a glance
In short: Foundation Q gave $623K across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $27K), mostly in New York. 26% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $622,850
- +237.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- -39.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $27,080
- +457.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $800
- Total assets
- $1,389,527
- -16.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (6 of 23, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Foundation Q
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Arye Ringel 1750 44Th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11204-1050
Phone: (212) 779-4700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Foundation Q funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bonei Olam ($558K). Together the top 10 received $618K.
Grant Size Distribution
175 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 171 grants of 175 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 1% to recipients in Rhode Island. The filing also lists recipients in Illinois and New Jersey, each accounting for 0% of grant dollars when rounded.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Foundation Q open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 23 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $36K. How we count
Medians: $310 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 61% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 364% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 713% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $134K (2022) to $623K (2025). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $623K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bonei Olam Brooklyn, NY | General | $558,059 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah New York, NY | General | $10,540 |
| Belev Echad New York, NY | General | $10,200 |
| Young Israel of Jamaica Estates Jamaica Estates, NY | General | $9,506 |
| Chai Lifeline New York, RI | General | $7,780 |
| Gmach - Congregation Bais Yitzchok Jamaica, NY | General | $7,400 |
| American Friends of Yad Eliezer Brooklyn, NY | General | $7,000 |
| Afikim Foundation New York, NY | General | $3,600 |
| Jewish Center of Atlantic Beach Atlantic Beach, NY | General | $3,228 |
| Ematai Lincolnwood, IL | General | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,389,527 | $348,606 | $624,975 | $622,850 | 23 | $624,600 | $148,241 | $87,566 |
| 2024 | $1,664,496 | $69,259 | $186,244 | $184,494 | 38 | $186,244 | $48,455 | $85,622 |
| 2023 | $1,781,481 | $260,277 | $403,322 | $400,572 | 38 | $402,322 | $60,277 | $82,156 |
| 2022 | $1,923,698 | $424,987 | $137,560 | $134,310 | 36 | $135,810 | $124,987 | $93,339 |
| 2021 | $1,636,271 | $313,708 | $138,861 | $134,978 | 40 | — | $63,708 | $78,928 |
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 September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as fertility assistance, emergency medical response, rehabilitation, health support, and aid to people experiencing poverty. These are grantees’ stated missions: Bonei Olam provides assistance and guidance related to assisted reproductive technology; Friends of United Hatzalah raises funding for organizations providing medical and trauma-related first-responder services; and Belev Echad supports wounded IDF service members and their families. Chai Lifeline describes its work as providing support to children, families, and communities facing illness, crisis, or loss.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 23 grants totaling $622,850. Grants ranged from $100 to $558,059, with a median grant of $800. The largest awards included $558,059 to Bonei Olam, $10,540 to Friends of United Hatzalah, $10,200 to Belev Echad, $9,506 to Young Israel of Jamaica Estates, and $7,780 to Chai Lifeline.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Stuart V Rubinfeld and Teena C Rubinfeld as trustees.
Foundation Q's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Stuart V. Rubinfeld
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Teena C. Rubinfeld
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Foundation Q
How much does Foundation Q give each year?
Foundation Q gave $623K across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $184K across 38 grants.
What is Foundation Q's typical grant size?
Foundation Q's median grant in 2025 was $800, and its average grant was $27,080, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Foundation Q that year got $2K on average.
Where does Foundation Q give grants?
Foundation Q gives mostly in New York: 99% 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), Jamaica, NY (3 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does Foundation Q give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Foundation Q's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (23 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Foundation Q's largest grantees?
Foundation Q's largest 2025 grantees include Bonei Olam ($558,059), Friends of United Hatzalah ($10,540) and Belev Echad ($10,200), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Foundation Q?
Foundation Q reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $625K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $88K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Foundation Q fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as fertility assistance, emergency medical response, rehabilitation, health support, and aid to people experiencing poverty. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Foundation Q?
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 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.
Does Foundation Q 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Foundation Q funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/foundation-q-morg_edbc5e062d2a46d1a6c914eb2b56e857
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