Handlermichaels Foundation Inc
Handlermichaels Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Manhasset, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $76K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $5K. Net investment income was $11K.
Handlermichaels Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Handlermichaels Foundation Inc gave $5K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,200
- +15.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,733
- +54.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,300
- Total assets
- $76,364
- +8.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (75% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Handlermichaels Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkin ($3K). Together the top 3 received $5K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Handlermichaels Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). 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
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2023) to $5K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkin New York, NY | Operational Funds | $2,600 |
| Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters Newton, MA | Operating Expenses | $1,300 |
| UJA Federation New York, NY | Operating Expenses | $1,300 |
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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 | $76,364 | $11,090 | $5,200 | $5,200 | 3 | $5,200 | $11,090 | $5,309 |
| 2024 | $70,474 | $8,081 | $4,500 | $4,500 | 4 | $4,500 | $8,081 | $4,841 |
| 2023 | $66,893 | $4,350 | $5,041 | $3,915 | 3 | $4,850 | $4,159 | $4,151 |
| 2022 | $67,584 | $8,167 | $6,238 | $5,175 | 6 | $6,057 | $7,986 | $4,215 |
| 2021 | $65,655 | $11,011 | $4,472 | $4,472 | 5 | $4,472 | $11,011 | $4,734 |
| 2020 | $59,116 | $4,851 | $5,334 | $4,200 | 4 | — | $4,687 | $3,886 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Handlermichaels Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Handlermichaels Foundation Inc is led by Eileen Michaels, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Eileen Michaels
Director & President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth I. Handler
Director & Sec'y
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Philip J. Michaels
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Handlermichaels Foundation Inc
How much does Handlermichaels Foundation Inc give each year?
Handlermichaels Foundation Inc gave $5K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $5K across 4 grants.
What is Handlermichaels Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Handlermichaels Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,300, and its average grant was $1,733, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Handlermichaels Foundation Inc give grants?
Handlermichaels Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Handlermichaels Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Handlermichaels Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Handlermichaels Foundation Inc?
Handlermichaels Foundation Inc reported $76K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (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 is Handlermichaels Foundation Inc's EIN?
Handlermichaels Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3437791. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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