Gideon Lodge #140
Gideon Lodge #140 B'nai B'rith Housing Foundation is a private foundation located in Albany, New York, established in 1973. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) entity with a primary focus on housing-related philanthropy in the Capital Region.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.8M
+6.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$414K
+3.5% YoY
Grant Count
30
+20.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
-13.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to grant funds to 501(c)(3) and not-for-profit organizations that sponsor housing-related programs. The foundation provides support to residents of low-income rental housing by funding:
- Rent accommodations and related facilities
- Social and recreational activities and programs
- Support facilities for low-income populations
- Senior citizen activities and operational improvements
- Programs benefiting senior citizen housing complexes
- Services for low-income elderly individuals, persons with disabilities, and low-income families
Grantmaking
The foundation administers grants through a partnership with the Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region. Applications are accepted through a competitive grant cycle with rolling deadlines. Organizations interested in applying should contact the Community Foundation for guidelines and application materials.
Grant Range
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Review Cycle
with rolling deadlines. Organizations interested in applying should contact the Community Foundation for guidelines and application materials.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds organizations serving New York State's Capital Region, with a particular emphasis on the greater Albany area and surrounding communities.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $8,823,552
- Total Revenues: $551,954
- Total Expenses: $478,281
- Number of Employees: 0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,823,552 | $8,316,093 | $7,701,621 |
| Revenue | $551,954 | $388,413 | $392,035 |
| Expenses | $478,281 | $458,498 | $439,604 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $470,900 | $420,000 | $393,420 |
| Net Investment Income | $551,954 | $388,413 | $392,035 |
| Distributable Amount | $425,253 | $389,038 | $412,927 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
132 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
David Hollander — President, B'nai B'rith Gideon Foundation Board of Directors (as of January 2018)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELLEN SAX | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| ILLENE SYKES | FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| WILLIAM KAHN | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| ARTHUR ALOWITZ | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| WILLIAM GOLDERMAN | SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JANE SANDERS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EDWARD MARINSTEIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANDREW SAFRANKO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID HOLLANDER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEFFREY COHEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HARRIS OBERLANDER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL LURIE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EILEEN HANDELMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The B'nai B'rith Gideon Foundation has established a formal partnership with the Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region to administer its grantmaking. This collaboration began in 2016 and has enabled the foundation to expand its reach and impact in the Capital Region. The foundation has demonstrated consistent grantmaking activity, with grant award receptions held to celebrate recipients and recognize the work of nonprofit partners addressing housing insecurity, senior services, and support for vulnerable populations in the region.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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