IMS Foundation
IMS Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its 2025 IRS filing is marked as a final return, indicating that the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
IMS Foundation at a glance
In short: IMS Foundation gave $116 across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $116), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $116
- -99.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $116
- -99.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $116
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to IMS Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 506 Quentin Road, Brooklyn, NY 11223
Phone: (212) 302-2086
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who IMS Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Community Fund ($116).
Grant Size Distribution
111 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 108 grants of 111 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The sole grant reported for 2025 went to an organization in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How IMS Foundation gives
- Giving fell 100% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 314% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $116 (2025) to $266K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $116.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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. | $116 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $1,650 | $3,142 | $116 | 1 | $116 | $37 |
| 2024 | $1,492 | $186,600 | $186,150 | $181,000 | 1 | $181,000 | $62 |
| 2023 | $1,042 | $202,100 | $202,091 | $200,000 | 1 | $200,000 | $51 |
| 2022 | $1,033 | $258,980 | $270,282 | $265,967 | 35 | $265,967 | $276 |
| 2021 | $12,335 | $250,000 | $245,955 | $244,397 | 73 | $244,397 | $506 |
| 2020 | $8,290 | $122,000 | $123,605 | $127,102 | 41 | — | $448 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, IMS Foundation reported a distributable amount of $37 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported one grant totaling $116. The sole reported grant was $116 to Jewish Community Fund, New York, New York, for support connected with advancing religion through other 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Raymond J. Salem is listed as president on the 2025 filing.
IMS Foundation is led by Raymond J. Salem, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Raymond J. Salem
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 IMS Foundation
How much does IMS Foundation give each year?
IMS Foundation gave $116 across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $181K across 1 grant.
How do I apply for a grant from IMS Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does IMS Foundation make grants?
The sole grant reported for 2025 went to an organization in New York.
How much is IMS Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, IMS Foundation reported a distributable amount of $37 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 2020–2025.
Does IMS Foundation 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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