Granit Foundation
Granit Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its 2025 filing reports $243,745 in grants to 70 organizations, including religious and secular education providers, community organizations, and groups working in other areas.
Granit Foundation at a glance
In short: Granit Foundation gave $244K across 70 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in New Jersey. 27% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $243,745
- -8.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 70
- -2.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,482
- -5.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $426
- Total assets
- $521,429
- -4.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (19 of 70, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (51% 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 Granit Foundation
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: Arye Ringel 1750 44Th St, 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 Granit Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Torah Academy of Bergen County ($71K). Together the top 10 received $186K.
Grant Size Distribution
367 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 366 grants of 367 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 51% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey and 36% to recipients in New York. The remaining shares went to Illinois (7%), Ohio (4%), and Georgia (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 70 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Granit Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 19 of 70 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $206 first-time, $550 repeat.
- 66% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 34% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 981% 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 $148K (2021) to $266K (2024). In 2025 it made 70 grants totaling $244K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Torah Academy of Bergen County Teaneck, NJ | General | $70,808 |
| NCSY - Ou New York, NY | General | $25,000 |
| Emetai Lincolnwood, IL | General | $18,000 |
| Congregation Rinat Yisroel Teaneck, NJ | General | $12,877 |
| Our Place Brooklyn, NY | General | $12,000 |
| Congregation Torah U'tefilah Teaneck, NJ | General | $11,700 |
| Mekor Care & Services Network Brooklyn, NY | General | $10,000 |
| The Bayit Assn of New Jersey Cincinnati, OH | General | $10,000 |
| Yavneh Academy Paramus, NJ | General | $8,183 |
| Project Ezra Englewood, NJ | General | $7,415 |
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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 | $521,429 | $242,601 | $246,567 | $243,745 | 70 | $243,745 | $42,121 | $24,847 |
| 2024 | $545,875 | $305,304 | $265,662 | $265,662 | 72 | $265,662 | $139,855 | $23,305 |
| 2023 | $629,553 | $124,295 | $258,671 | $258,671 | 87 | $258,671 | $25,001 | $29,885 |
| 2022 | $763,929 | $170,163 | $184,721 | $181,255 | 76 | $181,255 | $20,163 | $31,258 |
| 2021 | $409,623 | $290,729 | $148,100 | $148,037 | 62 | — | $123,409 | $20,320 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Granit Foundation reported a distributable amount of $25K 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 for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Torah Academy of Bergen County says it provides religious and secular education for high school boys in grades 9–12. Athletes for Israel says it uses athletes’ and influencers’ platforms to build positive connections with Israel and the Jewish people. Yeshiva University describes its work as providing education, training, research, and clinical programs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 70 grants totaling $243,745. Individual grants ranged from $18 to $70,808, with a median grant of $426. The largest grants included $70,808 to Torah Academy of Bergen County, $25,000 to NCSY - OU, $18,000 to Emetai, $12,877 to Congregation Rinat Yisroel, and $12,000 to Our Place. Each was listed with the purpose “GENERAL.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mark Wertenteil and Ilana Wertenteil as trustees.
Granit Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ilana Wertenteil
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Wertenteil
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/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 Granit Foundation
How much does Granit Foundation give each year?
Granit Foundation gave $244K across 70 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $266K across 72 grants.
What is Granit Foundation's typical grant size?
Granit Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $426, and its average grant was $3,482, across 70 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Granit Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Granit Foundation give grants?
Granit Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (36%) and Illinois (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (17 grants), New York, NY (16 grants), Teaneck, NJ (12 grants) and Paramus, NJ (4 grants).
Does Granit Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Granit Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (70 of 70) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Granit Foundation's largest grantees?
Granit Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Torah Academy of Bergen County ($70,808), NCSY - Ou ($25,000) and Emetai ($18,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Granit Foundation?
Granit Foundation reported $521K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $244K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $25K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Granit Foundation fund?
No formal mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Torah Academy of Bergen County says it provides religious and secular education for high school boys in grades 9–12. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Granit Foundation?
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 Granit Foundation's EIN?
Granit Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2366802. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Granit Foundation 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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Grantable. (2026). Granit Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/granit-foundation-morg_1e4f01065d414ee48f6aaa808e5a0151
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