Gail & Maurice Setton Foundation Inc
Gail & Maurice Setton Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Great Neck, New York. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, including Jewish congregations and educational organizations, as well as organizations working in areas such as addiction treatment, community services, and support for wounded Israeli soldiers.
Gail & Maurice Setton Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Gail & Maurice Setton Foundation Inc gave $171K across 36 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in New York. 37% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $170,867
- -9.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 36
- -21.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,746
- +16.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,800
- Total assets
- $949,330
- +21.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 37% first-time grantees (13 of 35, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (86% 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 Gail & Maurice Setton Foundation Inc
- 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. It lists Maurice Setton as the contact and says to provide any communication establishing a worthy purpose consistent with the foundation’s goals. It lists no award restrictions.
- Contact
Application contact: Maurice Setton
Mailing address: 15 Gateway Drive, Great Neck, NY 11021
Phone: (212) 679-3636
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gail & Maurice Setton Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Shaare Zion of Great Neck ($58K). Together the top 10 received $136K.
Grant Size Distribution
165 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 162 grants of 165 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, New York organizations received 86% of grant dollars. Massachusetts received 7%, New Jersey 6%, and Illinois 1%; Arkansas is listed at 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Gail & Maurice Setton Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
37%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 13 of 35 grantees (37%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 63% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 26% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 454% 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 $110K (2023) to $188K (2024). In 2025 it made 36 grants totaling $171K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shaare Zion of Great Neck Great Neck, NY | General | $57,741 |
| Colel Chabad Brooklyn, NY | General | $16,100 |
| Aipac New York, NY | General | $16,000 |
| North Shore Hebrew Academy Great Neck, NY | General | $13,300 |
| Ohel Yishak Cong Allenhurst, NJ | General | $7,902 |
| Ne'eman Foundation USA Boston, MA | General | $7,500 |
| The Giving Back Fund Boston, MA | General | $5,000 |
| Yad Yosef Torah Center - Birkat Yaacov Brooklyn, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Safe Foundation Brooklyn, NY | General | $3,600 |
| Beis Midrash of Queens New York, NY | General | $3,600 |
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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 | $949,330 | $341,156 | $174,963 | $170,867 | 36 | $170,967 | $17,393 | $37,670 |
| 2024 | $783,221 | $551,090 | $188,051 | $187,951 | 46 | $187,951 | $93 | $22,427 |
| 2023 | $420,182 | $227,691 | $113,112 | $110,472 | 15 | $110,472 | — | $6,145 |
| 2022 | $294,531 | $414,000 | $137,792 | $135,777 | 27 | $137,792 | — | $12,001 |
| 2021 | $2,724 | $75,000 | $119,489 | $112,059 | 41 | — | — | $1,801 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gail & Maurice Setton Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $38K 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 formal mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, North Shore Hebrew Academy describes its mission as combining Judaic and secular studies in an education reflecting modern Orthodox Jewish beliefs and values. SAFE Foundation says it assists people experiencing substance-use and problem-gambling disorders through confidential outpatient treatment. Magen David of Manhattan says it maintains a Jewish community center providing social and educational services to New York City’s Jewish community. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 36 grants totaling $170,867. Grants ranged from $50 to $57,741, with a median award of $1,800. The largest awards included $57,741 to Shaare Zion of Great Neck, $16,100 to Colel Chabad, $16,000 to AIPAC, and $13,300 to North Shore Hebrew Academy. Other listed grants included $7,902 to Ohel Yishak Cong, $7,500 to Ne’eman Foundation USA, and $5,000 each to The Giving Back Fund and Yad Yosef Torah Center – Birkat Yaacov.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Maurice Setton as president, Gail Setton as vice president, Allyson Setton as secretary, and Mariel Setton as treasurer. Max Setton and Jacob Setton are listed as board members.
Gail & Maurice Setton Foundation Inc is led by Maurice Setton, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Maurice Setton
President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allyson Setton
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Gail Setton
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jacob Setton
Board Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Mariel Setton
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Max Setton
Board Member
On filings since 2021
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 Gail & Maurice Setton Foundation Inc
How much does Gail & Maurice Setton Foundation Inc give each year?
Gail & Maurice Setton Foundation Inc gave $171K across 36 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $188K across 46 grants.
What is Gail & Maurice Setton Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Gail & Maurice Setton Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,800, and its average grant was $4,746, across 36 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Gail & Maurice Setton Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does Gail & Maurice Setton Foundation Inc give grants?
Gail & Maurice Setton Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (7%) and New Jersey (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (12 grants), Brooklyn, NY (11 grants), Great Neck, NY (5 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does Gail & Maurice Setton Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Gail & Maurice Setton Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (36 of 36) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Gail & Maurice Setton Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Gail & Maurice Setton Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Shaare Zion of Great Neck ($57,741), Colel Chabad ($16,100) and Aipac ($16,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Gail & Maurice Setton Foundation Inc?
Gail & Maurice Setton Foundation Inc reported $949K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $171K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $38K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Gail & Maurice Setton Foundation Inc fund?
No formal mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, North Shore Hebrew Academy describes its mission as combining Judaic and secular studies in an education reflecting modern Orthodox Jewish beliefs and values. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gail & Maurice Setton Foundation Inc?
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 Gail & Maurice Setton Foundation Inc's EIN?
Gail & Maurice Setton Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3368157. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Gail & Maurice Setton Foundation Inc 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Gail & Maurice Setton Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/gail-and-maurice-setton-foundation-inc-morg_cac657bdd1ed409e9e08514b1228dc0a
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