IMS Foundation is a private foundation established in 1999 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York. The foundation operates as a non-operating foundation with a focus on philanthropic support across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1K
+43.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$181K
-9.5% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$181K
-9.5% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ims Foundation reported a distributable amount of $62 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports organizations involved with education, human services, and Judaism. The foundation's grantmaking priorities include Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services, primarily in New York.
Grantmaking
The foundation has supported 62 unique organizations across its history.
Grant Range
$2,000
Average Grant
$8,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, New Jersey, and Florida, with 99% of all grants concentrated in these states. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states total.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Current Financial Position (2024):
- Total Assets: $1,490
- Total Revenue: $187,000
- Total Expenses: $186,000
- Total Liabilities: $0
Historical Asset Trend: Total assets have decreased significantly from $49,000 in 2011 to $1,490 in 2024.
2023 Financial Data:
- Total Assets: $1,042
- Total Revenues: $202,100
- Total Expenses: $202,091
- Total Grants Made: $434,990
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,492 | $1,042 | $1,033 |
| Revenue | $186,600 | $202,100 | $258,980 |
| Expenses | $186,150 | $202,091 | $270,282 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $181,000 | $200,000 | $265,967 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $62 | $51 | $276 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
128 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Jewish Community Fund ($181,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JEWISH COMMUNITY FUND NEW YORK, NY | TO PROMOTE, ASSIST AND PROVIDE FUNDS AND SUPPORT IN CONNECTION WITH THE ADVANCEMENT OF RELIGION TO OTHER 501(C)(3) TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS. | $181,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Trustee: Raymond J. Salem
- Principal Officer: Pension Solutions
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAYMOND J SALEM | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Irene M. Staehelin (IMS) Foundation provided a major grant to support the Humanitarian Leadership Conference (HLC) in 2025, helping to cover travel and registration costs for local leaders to attend the conference in Doha, Qatar. This foundation, established in 2020, aims to address global challenges and enhance the lives of those in greatest need, with Gloria Doñate serving as Head of Humanitarian Aid.
Thank you to our partners at the Irene M. Staehelin (IMS) Foundation ...Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Ims Foundation fund?
The foundation supports organizations involved with education, human services, and Judaism. The foundation's grantmaking priorities include Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services, primarily in New York.
How do I apply for a grant from Ims Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Total grants made: $593,000 across 79 grants (historical record) • Median grant size: $2,000 • Average grant size: $8,000 • Individual grants have ranged from $2,000 to $200,000 • Annual giving has grown from $122,000 in 2020 to $200,000 in 2023 • Highest grantmaking activity occurred in 2022 with $266,000 distributed across 35 grants **Recent Grants:** • $200,000 to Jewish Communal Fund (2023) to promote, assist, and provide funds in connection with the advancement of rel…
Where does Ims Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, New Jersey, and Florida, with 99% of all grants concentrated in these states. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states total.
What size grants does Ims Foundation award?
In 2024, Ims Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $181K — an average of about $181K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Ims Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Ims Foundation reported a distributable amount of $62 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Ims Foundation's EIN?
Ims Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4026345. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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