J Gurwin Foundation Inc
The J Gurwin Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York City, incorporated in 1959 and designated as tax-exempt since November 1960. The foundation operates as a family foundation with a focus on philanthropic giving primarily to Jewish organizations and causes.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$26.4M
+40.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
+0.7% YoY
Grant Count
41
+13.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$26K
-11.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's giving priorities center on Jewish organizations, schools, and federated giving programs. Recent grantmaking activity indicates support across education, human services, and disaster preparedness and relief efforts, with geographic concentration in New York, Florida, and Massachusetts.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 53 grants in its most recent fiscal year (ending July 2025). Recent grant recipients include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on New York, Florida, and Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending July 2025:
- Total Assets: $26,365,373
- Total Revenues: $3,785,300
- Total Expenses: $1,578,250
- Total Giving: $1,078,611
As of Fiscal Year Ending July 2024:
- Total Assets: $18.7 million
- Total Revenues: $1.07 million
- Total Expenses: $1.42 million
- Total Liabilities: $13,500
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $26,365,373 | $18,710,159 | $19,057,391 |
| Revenue | $3,785,300 | $1,074,545 | $1,195,219 |
| Expenses | $1,578,250 | $1,419,145 | $1,415,516 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,215,882 | $1,140,897 | $1,298,431 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,416,548 | $955,176 | $1,086,134 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,666,975 | $1,204,654 | $1,148,646 |
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
182 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
Laura Flug serves as President of the foundation, with compensation of $137,500 as of November 2024. Danielle Flug Capalino and Laura Flug are listed as trustees. The foundation maintains one employee.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANIELLE FLUG CAPALINO | TREASURER | — | — |
| LAURA FLUG | PRESIDENT | 40 | $173,917 |
Contact Information
Address: 40 E 83rd St # 8e, New York City, NY 10028-0843
Telephone: 212-534-4214
EIN: 13-6059258
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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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