Gideon Lodge #140
Gideon Lodge #140 is a private foundation based in Albany, New York. It supports housing-related programs in New York’s Capital area, making grants to nonprofit organizations that assist residents of low-income rental housing.
Gideon Lodge #140 at a glance
In short: Gideon Lodge #140 gave $414K across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in New York. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $414,000
- +3.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,800
- -13.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $14,500
- Total assets
- $8,823,552
- +6.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (5 of 30, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Gideon Lodge #140
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region performs preliminary competitive grant-cycle work, including initial application review, grantee-needs and past-performance analysis, follow-up reporting, and initial grant rankings. Final award decisions are made by the B’nai B’rith Grants Committee and then its board of directors.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Uhy Advisors 4 Tower Place, Albany, NY 12203
Phone: (518) 694-5901
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gideon Lodge #140 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Albany Jewish Community Center ($20K). Together the top 10 received $200K.
Grant Size Distribution
132 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 132 grants of 132 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that it supports housing-related programs in the Capital area of New York State. Its 2024 grant dollars went entirely to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Gideon Lodge #140 open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 30 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 111% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $377K (2022) to $440K (2021). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $414K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Albany Jewish Community Center Albany, NY | Restricted Program Grant | $20,000 |
| Capital Roots Inc Troy, NY | Restricted Program Grant | $20,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Albany Housing Office Albany, NY | Restricted Program Grant | $20,000 |
| Equinox Inc Albany, NY | Restricted Program Grant | $20,000 |
| Food Pantries for the Capital District Inc Albany, NY | Restricted Program Grant | $20,000 |
| Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless Albany, NY | Restricted Program Grant | $20,000 |
| Jewish Community Center of Schenectady Schenectady, NY | Restricted Program Grant | $20,000 |
| Jewish Family Services of Northeastern NY Albany, NY | Restricted Program Grant | $20,000 |
| Joseph's House and Shelter Inc Troy, NY | Restricted Program Grant | $20,000 |
| Mechanicville Area Community Services Center Inc Mechanicville, NY | Restricted Program Grant | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,823,552 | $551,954 | $478,281 | $414,000 | 30 | $470,900 | $551,954 | $425,253 |
| 2023 | $8,316,093 | $388,413 | $458,498 | $400,000 | 25 | $420,000 | $388,413 | $389,038 |
| 2022 | $7,701,621 | $392,035 | $439,604 | $377,000 | 24 | $393,420 | $392,035 | $412,927 |
| 2021 | $9,824,527 | $719,805 | $509,757 | $440,000 | 27 | $460,847 | $719,805 | $461,186 |
| 2020 | $9,096,706 | $334,019 | $490,396 | $432,193 | 26 | — | $334,019 | $414,762 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gideon Lodge #140 reported a distributable amount of $425K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to grant funds to 501(c)(3) and other not-for-profit organizations sponsoring housing-related programs in the Capital area of New York State. It supports residents of low-income rental housing through grants for rent accommodations and related social, recreational, and support facilities.
Examples of 2024 grantees illustrate the range of organizations supported. Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless says it serves homeless and low-income communities through services intended to encourage self-sufficiency and stability. Joseph’s House and Shelter says it provides shelter, services, and housing to homeless individuals, youth, and families. United Tenants of Albany says it works to protect tenants’ rights to safe, decent, affordable housing and to promote affordable housing development and preservation. Food Pantries for the Capital District says it addresses hunger through a network of member food pantries.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded $414,000 through 30 grants. Itemized grants ranged from $5,000 to $20,000, with a median of $14,500. The 30 grants were all to recipients in New York.
Twelve listed recipients received $20,000 each as restricted program grants: Albany Jewish Community Center, Capital Roots, Catholic Charities of Albany Housing Office, Equinox, Food Pantries for the Capital District, Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless, Jewish Community Center of Schenectady, Jewish Family Services of Northeastern NY, Joseph’s House and Shelter, Mechanicville Area Community Services Center, Trinity Alliance of the Capital Region, and United Tenants of Albany.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ellen Sax as president; Illene Sykes as first vice-president; William Kahn as treasurer; Arthur Alowitz as secretary; William Golderman as second vice-president; and Jane Sanders, Edward Marinstein, Andrew Safranko, David Hollander, and Jeffrey Cohen as directors.
Gideon Lodge #140 is led by Ellen Sax, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 13 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ellen Sax
President
Director → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Safranko
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Hollander
Director
President → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward Marinstein
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harris Oberlander
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane Sanders
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Cohen
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Lurie
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eileen Handelman
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Arthur Alowitz
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Illene Sykes
First Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Golderman
Second Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Kahn
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Ronald Greenberg (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jay Rosenblum (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Gideon Lodge #140
How much does Gideon Lodge #140 give each year?
Gideon Lodge #140 gave $414K across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $400K across 25 grants.
What is Gideon Lodge #140's typical grant size?
Gideon Lodge #140's median grant in 2024 was $14,500, and its average grant was $13,800, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Gideon Lodge #140 that year got $13K on average.
Where does Gideon Lodge #140 give grants?
Gideon Lodge #140 gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Albany, NY (16 grants), Schenectady, NY (5 grants) and Troy, NY (3 grants).
Does Gideon Lodge #140 give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 30 grants with a stated purpose on Gideon Lodge #140's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Restricted Program Grant" (30 grants).
Who are Gideon Lodge #140's largest grantees?
Gideon Lodge #140's largest 2024 grantees include Albany Jewish Community Center ($20,000), Capital Roots Inc ($20,000) and Catholic Charities of Albany Housing Office ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 14% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Gideon Lodge #140?
Gideon Lodge #140 reported $8.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $471K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $425K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Gideon Lodge #140 fund?
The foundation’s mission is to grant funds to 501(c)(3) and other not-for-profit organizations sponsoring housing-related programs in the Capital area of New York State. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gideon Lodge #140?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Gideon Lodge #140's EIN?
Gideon Lodge #140's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7329471. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Gideon Lodge #140 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Gideon Lodge #140 funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/gideon-lodge-140-morg_48b65ccdcb0d4bcc94df94118feb7d25
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