Ira Eichner & Barbara Eichner Foundation
Ira Eichner & Barbara Eichner Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $94K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 5 grants totaling $55K. Net investment income was $42K.
Ira Eichner & Barbara Eichner Foundation at a glance
In short: Ira Eichner & Barbara Eichner Foundation gave $55K across 5 grants in 2026 (avg $11K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $55,000
- +23.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $11,000
- -1.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $93,998
- -15.5% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Illinois (95% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Ira Eichner & Barbara Eichner Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Invest For Kids Inc ($25K). Together the top 5 received $55K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 30 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Ira Eichner & Barbara Eichner Foundation gives
- Giving fell 57% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 392% 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2024) to $129K (2023). In 2026 it made 5 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Invest For Kids Inc Chicago, IL | General Charitable | $25,000 |
| Alzheimers Disease And Related Disorders Associati Chicago, IL | General Charitable | $10,000 |
| Lorenzo's House Chicago, IL | General Charitable | $10,000 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Highland Park, IL | General Charitable | $7,500 |
| Renewal Brooklyn, NY | General Charitable | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $93,998 | $41,708 | $59,000 | $55,000 | 5 | $55,000 | $41,708 | $14,043 |
| 2025 | $111,290 | $63,816 | $48,516 | $44,500 | 4 | $44,500 | $63,816 | $15,426 |
| 2024 | $95,990 | $36,073 | $39,500 | $37,500 | 3 | $37,500 | $36,073 | $16,245 |
| 2023 | $99,417 | $122,224 | $136,800 | $129,300 | 9 | $129,300 | $114,723 | $17,851 |
| 2022 | $113,993 | $52,972 | $96,150 | $96,150 | 9 | $96,150 | $52,972 | $22,454 |
| 2021 | $157,171 | $10,474 | $98,560 | $90,950 | 9 | — | $8,676 | $23,643 |
| 2020 | $245,257 | $131,577 | $131,695 | $126,500 | 1 | — | $131,577 | $26,510 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ira Eichner & Barbara Eichner Foundation reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ira Eichner & Barbara Eichner Foundation's 2026 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Felicia J Levin
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Leslie J Storch
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Shelly L Ettinger
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Barbara R. Eichner (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Ira Eichner & Barbara Eichner Foundation
How much does Ira Eichner & Barbara Eichner Foundation give each year?
Ira Eichner & Barbara Eichner Foundation gave $55K across 5 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $45K across 4 grants.
What is Ira Eichner & Barbara Eichner Foundation's typical grant size?
Ira Eichner & Barbara Eichner Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,000, across 5 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ira Eichner & Barbara Eichner Foundation give grants?
Ira Eichner & Barbara Eichner Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (3 grants).
Does Ira Eichner & Barbara Eichner Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ira Eichner & Barbara Eichner Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ira Eichner & Barbara Eichner Foundation's largest grantees?
Ira Eichner & Barbara Eichner Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Invest For Kids Inc ($25,000), Alzheimers Disease And Related Disorders Associati ($10,000) and Lorenzo's House ($10,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Ira Eichner & Barbara Eichner Foundation?
Ira Eichner & Barbara Eichner Foundation reported $94K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $55K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Ira Eichner & Barbara Eichner Foundation?
Ira Eichner & Barbara Eichner Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. It holds $94K in total assets as of 2026.
What is Ira Eichner & Barbara Eichner Foundation's EIN?
Ira Eichner & Barbara Eichner Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-7167187. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 1, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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