Harry H Beren Foundation Ig
Harry H Beren Foundation Ig is a private foundation based in Denver, Colorado. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including congregations and organizations connected with religious education and assistance to people in need.
Harry H Beren Foundation Ig at a glance
In short: Harry H Beren Foundation Ig gave $409K across 68 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in New Jersey. 60% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $408,930
- +13.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 68
- +30.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,014
- -13.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $3,340,916
- -4.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 60% first-time grantees (41 of 68, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (50% 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 Harry H Beren Foundation Ig
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1888 Sherman St Suite 600, Denver, CO 80203
Phone: (303) 888-5727
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Harry H Beren Foundation Ig funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Congregation Beth Medrash Govoha ($71K). Together the top 10 received $236K.
Grant Size Distribution
185 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 172 grants of 185 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 50% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey, 49% to recipients in New York, and 2% to recipients in Oregon.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 68 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Harry H Beren Foundation Ig open to new grantees?
60%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 41 of 68 grantees (60%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 31% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 204% 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 $360K (2023) to $440K (2020). In 2024 it made 68 grants totaling $409K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Beth Medrash Govoha Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $71,300 |
| Aniyei Yerushalayim Inc Lakewood, NJ | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Cong Lev Simcha Monsey, NY | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Kerlin Stolfin of Jerusalem Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $18,000 |
| L'maan Yerushalayim Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $17,500 |
| Cong Shaarei Orah Teaneck, NJ | General Use | $16,000 |
| Congregation Bais Elimelech Inc Lakewood, NJ | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Kollel Beer Miriram Lakewood, NJ | General Use | $13,000 |
| Yeshivas Nachlas Hatorah Lakewood, NJ | General Use | $10,000 |
| Ohr Hatorah Lakewood, NJ | General Use | $9,700 |
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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 | $3,340,916 | $294,476 | $447,050 | $408,930 | 68 | $408,930 | $256,356 | $200,820 |
| 2023 | $3,493,490 | $106,553 | $393,494 | $360,303 | 52 | $360,303 | $73,362 | $168,621 |
| 2022 | $3,780,431 | $290,798 | $463,468 | $432,100 | 25 | $432,100 | $259,430 | $210,918 |
| 2021 | $3,953,101 | $452,977 | $459,523 | $421,525 | 17 | $421,525 | $414,979 | $213,482 |
| 2020 | $3,959,647 | $228,973 | $492,736 | $439,850 | 23 | — | $185,803 | $214,820 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harry H Beren Foundation Ig reported a distributable amount of $201K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for religious and educational organizations, as well as charitable assistance. For example, Aniyei Yerushalayim Inc. describes its mission as supporting advanced Talmudic scholarship and providing assistance to impoverished individuals and families. Yeshiva Toras Chaim Inc. says it operates a religious and parochial high school and college, while MyE Chesed Fund Inc. says it helps couples dealing with infertility by providing resources and funds for treatments.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $408,930 through 68 grants. Grants ranged from $350 to $71,300, with a median grant of $2,500. Its largest reported grants included $71,300 to Congregation Beth Medrash Govoha, $40,000 to Aniyei Yerushalayim Inc., and $25,000 to Cong Lev Simcha.
Other 2024 grants included $18,000 to Kerlin Stolfin of Jerusalem, $17,500 to L’Maan Yerushalayim, $16,000 to Cong Shaarei Orah, and $15,000 to Congregation Bais Elimelech Inc. Among the grantees described in their own statements, Heichal Hatorah received $8,200 and describes its work as providing religious and secular education to high school boys; Lakewood Cheder School Inc. received $6,400 and says it provides religious and secular education for elementary-age children.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Isaac Grossman as president.
Harry H Beren Foundation Ig is led by Isaac Grossman, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Isaac Grossman
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Harry H Beren Foundation Ig
How much does Harry H Beren Foundation Ig give each year?
Harry H Beren Foundation Ig gave $409K across 68 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $360K across 52 grants.
What is Harry H Beren Foundation Ig's typical grant size?
Harry H Beren Foundation Ig's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $6,014, across 68 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Harry H Beren Foundation Ig that year got $3K on average.
Where does Harry H Beren Foundation Ig give grants?
Harry H Beren Foundation Ig gives mostly in New Jersey: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (49%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lakewood, NJ (31 grants), Brooklyn, NY (21 grants), Monsey, NY (4 grants) and Teaneck, NJ (2 grants).
Does Harry H Beren Foundation Ig give general operating support?
Yes: 59% of Harry H Beren Foundation Ig's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (40 of 68) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (23 grants).
Who are Harry H Beren Foundation Ig's largest grantees?
Harry H Beren Foundation Ig's largest 2024 grantees include Congregation Beth Medrash Govoha ($71,300), Aniyei Yerushalayim Inc ($40,000) and Cong Lev Simcha ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Harry H Beren Foundation Ig?
Harry H Beren Foundation Ig reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $409K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $201K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Harry H Beren Foundation Ig fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for religious and educational organizations, as well as charitable assistance. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Harry H Beren Foundation Ig?
The foundation 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 Harry H Beren Foundation Ig's EIN?
Harry H Beren Foundation Ig's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1202752. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Harry H Beren Foundation Ig 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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