Gertrude and Morris Bienenfeld
Gertrude and Morris Bienenfeld is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2025, it made 67 grants totaling $9,692, with most grant dollars going to organizations in New York.
Gertrude and Morris Bienenfeld at a glance
In short: Gertrude and Morris Bienenfeld gave $10K across 67 grants in 2025 (avg $144.657), mostly in New York. 34% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $9,692
- -72.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 67
- -51.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $145
- -44.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $36
- Total assets
- $453,634
- +9.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 34% first-time grantees (23 of 67, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (88% 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 Gertrude and Morris Bienenfeld
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co R Mezan-260 Madison Ave 21St F, New York, NY 10016
Phone: (212) 836-4970
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gertrude and Morris Bienenfeld funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Yeshiva Darchei Torah ($5K). Together the top 10 received $7K.
Grant Size Distribution
749 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 749 grants of 749 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 6% to New Jersey, 2% to Massachusetts, and 1% each to the District of Columbia and Kansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 67 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Gertrude and Morris Bienenfeld open to new grantees?
34%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 23 of 67 grantees (34%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $57; repeat grants $190. How we count
Medians: $36 first-time, $45 repeat.
- 43% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 87% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 22% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $10K (2025) to $101K (2021). In 2025 it made 67 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yeshiva Darchei Torah Far Rockaway, NY | General Purpose Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Amit New York, NY | General Purpose Charitable Contribution | $460 |
| Yad Leah Clifton, NJ | General Purpose Charitable Contribution | $360 |
| Natl Comm for Jewish Education Brooklyn, NY | General Purpose Charitable Contribution | $280 |
| Young Israel of Flatbush Brooklyn, NY | General Purpose Charitable Contribution | $250 |
| American Friends of Mercaz Harav Brooklyn, NY | General Purpose Charitable Contribution | $180 |
| Darchei Menachem Brooklyn, NY | General Purpose Charitable Contribution | $180 |
| Esther Ben David Mem Fund Spring Valley, NY | General Purpose Charitable Contribution | $180 |
| Regency Cong Torah Center Lawrence, NY | General Purpose Charitable Contribution | $180 |
| Migdal Ohr New York, NY | General Purpose Charitable Contribution | $136 |
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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 | $453,634 | $47,895 | $10,482 | $9,692 | 67 | $9,692 | $42,588 | $44,790 |
| 2024 | $416,221 | $34,312 | $36,121 | $35,488 | 137 | $35,488 | $34,006 | $38,951 |
| 2023 | $418,030 | $83,207 | $79,982 | $79,148 | 163 | $79,148 | $33,024 | $43,160 |
| 2022 | $414,805 | $78,204 | $74,225 | $72,507 | 213 | $72,507 | $37,897 | $47,954 |
| 2021 | $410,826 | $104,216 | $102,786 | $101,238 | 169 | — | $50,320 | $42,169 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gertrude and Morris Bienenfeld reported a distributable amount of $45K 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 show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Bonei Olam describes its work as providing financial assistance, guidance, and referrals related to assisted reproductive technology. Bais Yaakov Ateres Miriam says it maintains a school for Hebrew religious and secular education, while Chasdei David says it supports educational programs in Israel. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 67 grants totaling $9,692. Grant amounts ranged from $18 to $5,000, with a median of $36.
The largest listed grant was $5,000 to Yeshiva Darchei Torah in Far Rockaway, NY. Other listed grants included $460 to AMIT, $360 to Yad Leah, $280 to the National Committee for Jewish Education, and $250 to Young Israel of Flatbush. Each was recorded as a general-purpose charitable contribution.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Marvin Bienenfeld, Morris Bienenfeld, and Hadassah Bienenfeld as trustees.
Gertrude and Morris Bienenfeld's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Hadassah Bienenfeld
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marvin Bienenfeld
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Morris Bienenfeld
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 Gertrude and Morris Bienenfeld
How much does Gertrude and Morris Bienenfeld give each year?
Gertrude and Morris Bienenfeld gave $10K across 67 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $35K across 137 grants.
What is Gertrude and Morris Bienenfeld's typical grant size?
Gertrude and Morris Bienenfeld's median grant in 2025 was $36, and its average grant was $145, across 67 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Gertrude and Morris Bienenfeld that year got $57 on average.
Where does Gertrude and Morris Bienenfeld give grants?
Gertrude and Morris Bienenfeld gives mostly in New York: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (21 grants), New York, NY (8 grants), Spring Valley, NY (5 grants) and Monsey, NY (4 grants).
Does Gertrude and Morris Bienenfeld give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Gertrude and Morris Bienenfeld's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (67 of 67) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Gertrude and Morris Bienenfeld's largest grantees?
Gertrude and Morris Bienenfeld's largest 2025 grantees include Yeshiva Darchei Torah ($5,000), Amit ($460) and Yad Leah ($360), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Gertrude and Morris Bienenfeld?
Gertrude and Morris Bienenfeld reported $454K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $45K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Gertrude and Morris Bienenfeld fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Bonei Olam describes its work as providing financial assistance, guidance, and referrals related to assisted reproductive technology. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gertrude and Morris Bienenfeld?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Gertrude and Morris Bienenfeld's EIN?
Gertrude and Morris Bienenfeld's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-6013176. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Gertrude and Morris Bienenfeld 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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