Hyman & Ann Arbesfeld Foundation Inc
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
42
-44.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$20K
+36.2% YoY
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
States
Cities
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
| 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
No grants recorded for .
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\Related Funders
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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