Ira M Resnick Foundation Inc
The Ira M. Resnick Foundation Inc is a private family foundation established in 1994 and based in New York City. The foundation supports local, national, and international charities with a focus on creating meaningful philanthropic impact across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.4M
+99.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$669K
-13.4% YoY
Grant Count
53
-41.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$13K
+47.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary giving areas include:
- Film and theater
- Education
- Mental health
- Global sustainability and development
- Arts and arts-in-education
- Healthcare
- Aging
- Children, youth, and social services
- Jewish organizations
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds organizations in New York, California, and Massachusetts, with particular emphasis on local and national charities as well as international organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending May 2025:
- Total Assets: $2,406,114
- Total Revenues: $1,950,517
- Total Expenses: $750,467
- Total Liabilities: $0
As of Fiscal Year Ending May 2024:
- Total Assets: $1.21M
- Total Revenues: $1.11M
- Total Expenses: $845K
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,406,114 | $1,206,064 | $944,867 |
| Revenue | $1,950,517 | $1,106,610 | $1,000,085 |
| Expenses | $750,467 | $845,413 | $860,100 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $706,906 | $836,163 | $860,100 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,428,396 | — | $85 |
| Distributable Amount | $68,175 | $65,583 | $42,907 |
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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
250 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
Paula Stamler Resnick - Founder and Executive Director
Paula holds a BA from Northwestern University and a Master's in Public Administration and Management from New York University. She has extensive experience in local philanthropy as both a funder and fundraiser, serving on boards and committees of various charities. She previously worked as an executive in the national healthcare field managing operations and marketing for healthcare facilities throughout the East Coast. In addition to her role at the foundation, Paula serves as President of the Board of Trustees and Executive Director of The Meeting House, a program she founded in 2010 to support children's social and emotional development.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRA M RESNICK | PRESIDENT | 0.5 | — |
| GILBERT A WANG | SECTY/TREAS. | 3 | $37,000 |
| PAULA S RESNICK | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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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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