H Auerbach Est H Auerbach Mem FD Tr #2
H Auerbach Est H Auerbach Mem Fd Tr #2 is a private foundation based in New York, NY. It awarded grants to charitable organizations in 2025, including organizations addressing environmental conservation, food access, education, and community needs.
H Auerbach Est H Auerbach Mem FD Tr #2 at a glance
In short: H Auerbach Est H Auerbach Mem FD Tr #2 gave $244K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), top state California. 7% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $243,615
- +8.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- -6.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,241
- +15.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,770,874
- -2.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (1 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (31% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to H Auerbach Est H Auerbach Mem FD Tr #2
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1297 Church St Station, New York, NY 10008
Phone: (212) 250-2500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who H Auerbach Est H Auerbach Mem FD Tr #2 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Seatuck Environmental Association ($56K). Together the top 10 received $220K.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 78 grants of 84 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in California (31%), New York (23%), Washington (19%), Massachusetts (16%), and Washington, DC (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is H Auerbach Est H Auerbach Mem FD Tr #2 open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 15 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 73% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% 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 (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $187K (2019) to $244K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $244K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seatuck Environmental Association Islip, NY | General Support Purposes | $56,000 |
| LIL Dudes Insect Academy Lake Stevens, WA | General Support Purposes | $46,000 |
| Stairway to STEM Foundation Reading, MA | General Support | $40,000 |
| Alameda County Community Food Bank Oakland, CA | General Support Purposes | $20,000 |
| Food Bank of Nevada County Inc Grass Valley, CA | General Operating | $10,000 |
| St Marys Center Oakland, CA | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Momi Museum of Imagination and Innovatio Basking Ridge, NJ | General Support | $10,000 |
| The Friends of the Oakland Public Oakland, CA | General Support Purposes | $10,000 |
| Refugee Transitions San Francisco, CA | General Support Purposes | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | General Support Purposes | $8,000 |
Ready to take the next step with H Auerbach Est H Auerbach Mem FD Tr #2?
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 | $2,770,874 | $255,184 | $314,234 | $243,615 | 15 | $271,315 | $212,266 | $277,592 |
| 2024 | $2,843,788 | $239,346 | $298,247 | $225,183 | 16 | $254,049 | $195,147 | $272,135 |
| 2023 | $2,901,569 | $297,931 | $309,663 | $238,490 | 19 | $266,526 | $257,232 | $259,186 |
| 2022 | $2,907,159 | $127,900 | $302,856 | $233,830 | 17 | $260,511 | $83,247 | $259,337 |
| 2021 | $3,070,161 | $424,536 | $264,654 | $189,681 | 17 | $218,732 | $378,936 | $263,028 |
| 2020 | $2,917,477 | $197,708 | $286,663 | $200,000 | 15 | — | $154,862 | $227,101 |
| 2019 | $3,003,884 | $553,588 | $255,137 | $187,250 | 19 | — | $514,283 | $214,575 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, H Auerbach Est H Auerbach Mem FD Tr #2 reported a distributable amount of $278K 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 included support for organizations working in environmental conservation, food distribution, services for low-income seniors and preschoolers, public libraries, humanitarian meal responses, and watershed protection.
For example, Seatuck Environmental Association says it is dedicated to conserving Long Island’s wildlife and environment. Alameda County Community Food Bank says it pursues a hunger-free community, while St. Mary’s Center describes its work as serving extremely low-income seniors and preschoolers in downtown and West Oakland. The Friends of the Oakland Public Library says it advances the library’s role as a community resource. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $243,615. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $56,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest awards included $56,000 to Seatuck Environmental Association, $46,000 to Lil Dudes Insect Academy, and $40,000 to Stairway to STEM Foundation. Other grants included $20,000 to Alameda County Community Food Bank and $10,000 each to Food Bank of Nevada County, St. Mary’s Center, Momi Museum of Imagination and Innovatio, The Friends of the Oakland Public, and Refugee Transitions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Victor Smallberg and Ralph Smallberg as co-trustees and Deutsche Bank Trust Company N A as trustee.
H Auerbach Est H Auerbach Mem FD Tr #2's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ralph Smallberg
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$12K (2019) → $14K (2025)
Victor Smallberg
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$12K (2019) → $14K (2025)
Deutsche Bank Trust Company N A
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$41K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Deutsche Trust Company NA (2020–2024) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $41K, to Deutsche Bank Trust Company N a (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about H Auerbach Est H Auerbach Mem FD Tr #2
How much does H Auerbach Est H Auerbach Mem FD Tr #2 give each year?
H Auerbach Est H Auerbach Mem FD Tr #2 gave $244K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $225K across 16 grants.
What is H Auerbach Est H Auerbach Mem FD Tr #2's typical grant size?
H Auerbach Est H Auerbach Mem FD Tr #2's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $16,241, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from H Auerbach Est H Auerbach Mem FD Tr #2 that year got $10K on average.
Where does H Auerbach Est H Auerbach Mem FD Tr #2 give grants?
H Auerbach Est H Auerbach Mem FD Tr #2's top state is California, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (23%) and Washington (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Oakland, CA (3 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants), Grass Valley, CA (2 grants) and Nevada City, CA (2 grants).
Does H Auerbach Est H Auerbach Mem FD Tr #2 give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of H Auerbach Est H Auerbach Mem FD Tr #2's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are H Auerbach Est H Auerbach Mem FD Tr #2's largest grantees?
H Auerbach Est H Auerbach Mem FD Tr #2's largest 2025 grantees include Seatuck Environmental Association ($56,000), LIL Dudes Insect Academy ($46,000) and Stairway to STEM Foundation ($40,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is H Auerbach Est H Auerbach Mem FD Tr #2?
H Auerbach Est H Auerbach Mem FD Tr #2 reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $271K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $278K (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 H Auerbach Est H Auerbach Mem FD Tr #2 fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations working in environmental conservation, food distribution, services for low-income seniors and preschoolers, public libraries, humanitarian meal responses, and watershed protection. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from H Auerbach Est H Auerbach Mem FD Tr #2?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 H Auerbach Est H Auerbach Mem FD Tr #2's EIN?
H Auerbach Est H Auerbach Mem FD Tr #2's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6307278. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does H Auerbach Est H Auerbach Mem FD Tr #2 accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
Other open foundation grants in New York
New York Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in H Auerbach Est H Auerbach Mem FD Tr #2's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Saint Louis, MO
The Enterprise Holdings Foundation supports charitable and educational nonprofits in communities where Enterprise Mobility operates, focusing on health, education, arts, and disaster relief; applicants must be actively supported by an Enterprise Mobility team member, spouse, or domestic partner. Giving varies widely: it reported 9,499 grants in 2024, but its 2025 filing showed one grant of $101.4 million, so that amount is not a typical award. Applications are accepted at any time through eligible Enterprise-affiliated applicants; the Foundation does not limit giving to preselected organizations.
Assets
$594.3M
Grants
1
Total Given
$101.4M
ESB Charitable Foundation
San Francisco, CA
The San Francisco-based ESB Charitable Foundation gave mainly to other foundations in 2024, with grants ranging from $25,000 to $4 million and a median of $250,000. All reported grants went to California recipients. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$107.1M
Grants
21
Total Given
$20.0M
Aetna Foundation Inc
Hartford, CT
Aetna Foundation supported health and wellness, access to health care, and related community needs; its 2021 grants ranged from $5,000 to $1 million, with a median of $40,000, and went to organizations across multiple states, especially in D.C. and Connecticut. Its 2021 filing was marked final, so it appears to have ended or be winding down grantmaking; that filing said there were no restrictions on who could apply and pointed applicants to its website for application materials.
Assets
—
Grants
65
Total Given
$7.2M
McKesson Foundation Inc
Dallas, TX
The McKesson Foundation funds cancer support and care, healthcare workforce pathways, and emergency response, with grants mainly supporting organizations in the United States and Canada. Its 2025 grants had a median of $100,000, though amounts ranged from $10,000 to about $2.47 million. Its filing says it does not accept unsolicited requests, while its application page describes an online application process with stated submission windows.
Assets
$1.6M
Grants
76
Total Given
$16.6M
East Bay Community Foundation
Oakland, CA
East Bay Community Foundation funds arts and culture for social justice, racial-equity capacity building, community organizing and movement building, and inclusive economic models, prioritizing communities affected by structural inequities. Its 2025 grants had a median of $25,000, though amounts varied widely, and generally support organizations in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. Most strategy-guided grants are by invitation, with applications opened periodically; donor-advised fund grants may also be made without an application.
Assets
$514.0M
Grants
842
Total Given
$62.8M
Dome Construction Foundation
South San Francisco, CA
Assets
$185K
Grants
116
Total Given
$356K
More similar funders
More Funders in New York
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). H Auerbach Est H Auerbach Mem FD Tr #2 funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/h-auerbach-est-h-auerbach-mem-fd-tr-2-morg_56562e0af4c743cdabb98c3cc48784a8
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_136307278_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{H Auerbach Est H Auerbach Mem FD Tr \#2 funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/h-auerbach-est-h-auerbach-mem-fd-tr-2-morg_56562e0af4c743cdabb98c3cc48784a8},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-16. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from H Auerbach Est H Auerbach Mem FD Tr #2's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
H Auerbach Est H Auerbach Mem FD Tr #2 down — hundreds of funders to go?