Jack H Ashkenazie Foundation
The Jack H Ashkenazie Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including schools, religious organizations, and organizations serving families in need.
Jack H Ashkenazie Foundation at a glance
In short: Jack H Ashkenazie Foundation gave $376K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $42K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $375,854
- -12.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -57.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $41,762
- +104.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,663
- Total assets
- $6,110
- -67.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Jack H Ashkenazie Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Almar Sales Co 320 Fifth Av 3Fl, New York, NY 10001
Phone: (212) 594-6920
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jack H Ashkenazie Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was YDE Boys High School ($124K). Together the top 9 received $376K.
Grant Size Distribution
107 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 96 grants of 107 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 7% to recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Jack H Ashkenazie Foundation gives
- Giving fell 47% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $376K (2024) to $706K (2021). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $376K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YDE Boys High School Brooklyn, NY | Charitable Purposes | $124,000 |
| Congregation Shaare Zion Brooklyn, NY | Charitable Purposes | $99,915 |
| Miscellaneous Donations Less Than 5000 New York, NY | Charitable Purposes | $68,675 |
| American Friends of Yirgun YRA New York, NY | Charitable Purposes | $36,000 |
| Sephardic Institute Brooklyn, NY | Charitable Purposes | $12,663 |
| Hillel Yeshiva Ocean, NJ | Charitable Purposes | $10,800 |
| Hatzolah EMS of the Jersey Shore Passaic, NJ | Charitable Purposes | $10,001 |
| The Ramaz School New York, NY | Charitable Purposes | $8,600 |
| Sephardic Bikur Holim Oakhurst, NJ | Charitable Purposes | $5,200 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,110 | $369,000 | $381,469 | $375,854 | 9 | $375,854 | $1,084 |
| 2023 | $18,579 | $303,200 | $432,098 | $429,068 | 21 | $429,068 | $2,381 |
| 2022 | $147,477 | $532,800 | $391,475 | $388,503 | 18 | $388,503 | $1,725 |
| 2021 | $6,152 | $688,000 | $707,470 | $706,415 | 37 | $706,415 | $624 |
| 2020 | $25,622 | $494,000 | $472,339 | $472,014 | 22 | — | $699 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jack H Ashkenazie Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K 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
The foundation’s grant records list each 2024 grant purpose as “charitable purposes.” Among its grantees, American Friends of Yirgun Yra describes its mission as supporting impoverished and underserved families in Israel with grants, clothing, and/or food. Sephardic Institute describes its mission as providing religious services, instruction, and understanding of Judaism within the Orthodox Jewish religion, with an emphasis on the Sephardic Jewish tradition.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 9 grants totaling $375,854. Grant amounts ranged from $5,200 to $124,000, with a median of $12,663. Its largest reported grants included $124,000 to YDE Boys High School, $99,915 to Congregation Shaare Zion, $68,675 in miscellaneous donations under $5,000, and $36,000 to American Friends of Yirgun Yra. Other listed grants included $12,663 to Sephardic Institute and $10,800 to Hillel Yeshiva.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Raymond J Ashkenazie as director and Jack R Ashkenazie as treasurer.
Jack H Ashkenazie Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Raymond J. Ashkenazie
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jack R. Ashkenazie
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
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 Jack H Ashkenazie Foundation
How much does Jack H Ashkenazie Foundation give each year?
Jack H Ashkenazie Foundation gave $376K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $429K across 21 grants.
What is Jack H Ashkenazie Foundation's typical grant size?
Jack H Ashkenazie Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $12,663, and its average grant was $41,762, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jack H Ashkenazie Foundation give grants?
Jack H Ashkenazie Foundation gives mostly in New York: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (3 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Who are Jack H Ashkenazie Foundation's largest grantees?
Jack H Ashkenazie Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include YDE Boys High School ($124,000), Congregation Shaare Zion ($99,915) and Miscellaneous Donations Less Than 5000 ($68,675), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jack H Ashkenazie Foundation?
Jack H Ashkenazie Foundation reported $6K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $376K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jack H Ashkenazie Foundation fund?
The foundation’s grant records list each 2024 grant purpose as “charitable purposes.” Among its grantees, American Friends of Yirgun Yra describes its mission as supporting impoverished and underserved families in Israel with grants, clothing, and/or food. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jack H Ashkenazie Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jack H Ashkenazie Foundation's EIN?
Jack H Ashkenazie Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4161819. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Jack H Ashkenazie 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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