Iris and Shalom Maidenbaum
Iris and Shalom Maidenbaum is a private foundation based in Cedarhurst, New York. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including religious, educational, health, media, and human-services organizations.
Iris and Shalom Maidenbaum at a glance
In short: Iris and Shalom Maidenbaum gave $472K across 67 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in New York. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $472,360
- -31.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 67
- -19.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,050
- -15.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Total assets
- $493,839
- +61.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (15 of 67, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (78% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Iris and Shalom Maidenbaum
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 132 Spruce Street, Cedarhurst, NY 11516
Phone: (212) 564-2700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Iris and Shalom Maidenbaum funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Congregation Beth Shalom ($62K). Together the top 10 received $296K.
Grant Size Distribution
349 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 341 grants of 349 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 78% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 7% each to New Jersey and Florida, 5% to Oregon, and 1% to Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 67 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Iris and Shalom Maidenbaum open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 15 of 67 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $365K (2022) to $691K (2023). In 2024 it made 67 grants totaling $472K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Beth Shalom Lawrence, NY | Charitable Purposes | $62,495 |
| PEF Israel Endowment New York, NY | Charitable Purposes | $56,000 |
| Opendor Media Sunrise, FL | Charitable Purposes | $30,000 |
| Jewish News Syndicate Beaverton, OR | Charitable Purposes | $25,000 |
| Natl CNC of Young Israel Paramus, NJ | Charitable Purposes | $25,000 |
| Microsite Ed Expansion (South Nassau Community Hospital) Oceanside, NY | Charitable Purposes | $25,000 |
| Our Place in NY Inc Brooklyn, NY | Charitable Purposes | $22,600 |
| One Israel Fund Cedarhurst, NY | Charitable Purposes | $19,800 |
| Kulanu Center for Special Services Cedarhurst, NY | Charitable Purposes | $17,500 |
| Rambam Mesivta Maimonides Lawrence, NY | Charitable Purposes | $13,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $493,839 | $662,832 | $472,560 | $472,360 | 67 | $472,360 | $180,872 | $6,983 |
| 2023 | $305,030 | $717,343 | $696,612 | $691,222 | 83 | $696,612 | — | $5,327 |
| 2022 | $258,836 | $372,676 | $365,983 | $365,165 | 65 | $365,165 | — | $5,821 |
| 2021 | $315,210 | $490,891 | $452,090 | $449,172 | 68 | $449,172 | $48,782 | $6,042 |
| 2020 | $283,402 | $199,326 | $370,479 | $370,309 | 66 | — | $37,717 | $13,669 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Iris and Shalom Maidenbaum reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose work spans several areas. For example, Opendor Media describes its mission as strengthening young people’s understanding of and connection to Israel, Judaism, and the Jewish people. Our Place in NY says it provides financial aid and support to young people combating substance dependency. One Israel Fund describes its work as raising funds for humanitarian, healthcare, security, social-welfare, recreational, religious, and educational needs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 67 grants totaling $472,360. Grant amounts ranged from $72 to $62,495, with a median grant of $2,250. Among its largest reported grants were $62,495 to Congregation Beth Shalom, $56,000 to PEF Israel Endowment, $30,000 to Opendor Media, $25,000 each to Jewish News Syndicate, the National Council of Young Israel, and Microsite Education Expansion at South Nassau Community Hospital, and $22,600 to Our Place in NY.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Shalom Maidenbaum as president, Iris Maidenbaum as vice president, and Nathan Maidenbaum as secretary.
Iris and Shalom Maidenbaum is led by Shalom Maidenbaum, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Shalom Maidenbaum
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Iris Maidenbaum
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nathan Maidenbaum
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Iris and Shalom Maidenbaum
How much does Iris and Shalom Maidenbaum give each year?
Iris and Shalom Maidenbaum gave $472K across 67 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $691K across 83 grants.
What is Iris and Shalom Maidenbaum's typical grant size?
Iris and Shalom Maidenbaum's median grant in 2024 was $2,250, and its average grant was $7,050, across 67 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Iris and Shalom Maidenbaum that year got $4K on average.
Where does Iris and Shalom Maidenbaum give grants?
Iris and Shalom Maidenbaum gives mostly in New York: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (7%) and Florida (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (16 grants), Brooklyn, NY (11 grants), Lawrence, NY (6 grants) and Cedarhurst, NY (5 grants).
Who are Iris and Shalom Maidenbaum's largest grantees?
Iris and Shalom Maidenbaum's largest 2024 grantees include Congregation Beth Shalom ($62,495), PEF Israel Endowment ($56,000) and Opendor Media ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Iris and Shalom Maidenbaum?
Iris and Shalom Maidenbaum reported $494K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $472K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Iris and Shalom Maidenbaum fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose work spans several areas. For example, Opendor Media describes its mission as strengthening young people’s understanding of and connection to Israel, Judaism, and the Jewish people. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Iris and Shalom Maidenbaum?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Iris and Shalom Maidenbaum's EIN?
Iris and Shalom Maidenbaum's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7055848. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Iris and Shalom Maidenbaum 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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