Hyman & Ann Arbesfeld Foundation Inc

KEW GARDENS, NY EIN: 13-3253358

Education Graduate and professional education Religion Judaism Theology

The Hyman and Ann Arbesfeld Foundation is a private foundation established in 1985 and based in Kew Gardens, New York. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with no paid staff, relying on its trustees to direct philanthropic activities.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$12.7M

-1.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$845K

-23.8% YoY

Grant Count

-44.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$20K

+36.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hyman & Ann Arbesfeld Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Grantmaking

The foundation made $220,653 in annual grants in 2023. Recent grants include:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation's grantmaking reflects a primary focus on the New York area, with particular emphasis on institutions and organizations serving the local Jewish community.

Grant Distribution by State

New York $4.1M (93%)

New Jersey $90K (2%)

Colorado $79K (2%)

Florida $58K (1%)

Wisconsin $25K (1%)

Indiana $20K (0%)

Illinois $10K (0%)

Missouri $250 (0%)

+6 more states

States

California Colorado District of Columbia Florida Illinois Indiana Missouri New Jersey New York Ohio South Carolina Texas Virginia Wisconsin

Cities

AlbanyArlingtonBergenfieldBrooklynBrookynCedarhurstCedarhurtsCharlestonChesterfieldChicagoCleveland HeightsDallasDelray BeachDenverEast WindsorEdisonElizabethFar RockawayFlushingForest Hills

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of November 2023:

Total Assets: $12,967,465
Total Revenues: $655,270
Total Expenses: $1,162,572
Annual Grants: $220,653

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$12,739,593	$12,967,465	$13,065,705
Revenue	$1,575,381	$655,270	$1,768,584
Expenses	$880,912	$1,162,572	$1,214,393
Qualifying Distributions	$853,228	$1,109,219	$1,211,960
Net Investment Income	$1,571,456	$654,417	$1,766,151
Distributable Amount	$1,332,088	$1,071,207	$1,146,093

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

242 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Kew Gardens Synagogue ($218,054), Migdal Ohr ($50,000), Orthodox Union ($50,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
4747 CHARITY CORP MIAMI BEACH, FL	GENERAL SUPPORT	$500
AISH KODESH DENVER DENVER, CO	GENERAL SUPPORT	$11,500
AMIT CHILDREN INC NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$25,000
ANSHEI SHALOM CHABAD KEW GARDENS, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$20,000
AVIGDORS' HELPING HAND FLUSHING, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$10,000
BIKUR CHOLIM OF MANHATTAN NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$25,180
CHAZAQ FLUSHING, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$10,000
DENVER ACADEMY OF TORAH DENVER, CO	GENERAL SUPPORT	$2,500
DESTINY FOUNDATION LAKEWOOD, NJ	GENERAL SUPPORT	$10,000
EMET OUTREACH FRESH MEADOWS, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation is governed by trustees Hyman Arbesfeld and Ann Arbesfeld. Ann Arbesfeld serves as Director.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
ANN ARBESFELD	PRESIDENT	1	—
DR BENJAMIN ARBESFELD	VICE PRESIDENT	1	—
MICHELLE ARBESFELD SALIG	VICE PRESIDENT	1	—
DAVID ARBESFELD	SECRETARY/TREASURER	1	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

The foundation's benefactors have been recognized as longtime supporters of Yeshiva University's high schools. A scholarship campaign established in honor of Rabbi Hyman Arbesfeld raised over $1 million, reflecting the family's significant commitment to Jewish education.

MTA Annual Rabbi Hyman Arbesfeld (\u201949), z\u201Dl, Scholarship Campaign\

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Education Graduate and professional education Religion Judaism Theology

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a grant from Hyman & Ann Arbesfeld Foundation Inc?

The foundation made $220,653 in annual grants in 2023. Recent grants include: • **Yeshiva University** — $143,000 (General Support) • **Kew Gardens Synagogue Adath Yeshurun** — $61,000 (General Support) • **Chazaq Organization USA** — $50,000 (General Support) The foundation distributed a total of $572,879 across 36+ grants in 2023, indicating a focus on general operating support to recipient organizations.

Where does Hyman & Ann Arbesfeld Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation's grantmaking reflects a primary focus on the New York area, with particular emphasis on institutions and organizations serving the local Jewish community.

What size grants does Hyman & Ann Arbesfeld Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Hyman & Ann Arbesfeld Foundation Inc awarded 42 grants totaling $845K — an average of about $20K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Hyman & Ann Arbesfeld Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Hyman & Ann Arbesfeld Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.3M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Hyman & Ann Arbesfeld Foundation Inc's EIN?

Hyman & Ann Arbesfeld Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3253358. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.