James S Propp Foundation
James S Propp Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $145K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $36K. Net investment income was $3K.
James S Propp Foundation at a glance
In short: James S Propp Foundation gave $36K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $36,041
- -5.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,010
- -5.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,370
- Total assets
- $144,528
- -18.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who James S Propp Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tamid ($15K). Together the top 4 received $36K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How James S Propp Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−10%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out 127% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2022) to $41K (2020). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $36K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tamid New York, NY | General | $15,000 |
| PS 89 PTA New York, NY | General | $10,407 |
| Fifth Avenue Synagogue New York, NY | General | $8,333 |
| Various - Under 1000 New York, NY | General | $2,301 |
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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 | $144,528 | $5,703 | $37,836 | $36,041 | 4 | — | $2,613 | — |
| 2023 | $176,661 | $4,138 | $39,761 | $38,196 | 4 | $38,196 | $1,286 | $30,046 |
| 2022 | $212,284 | $3,957 | $28,675 | $25,312 | 3 | $25,312 | $296 | $30,649 |
| 2021 | $237,002 | $35,159 | $39,922 | $39,950 | 4 | $39,732 | $2,485 | $32,084 |
| 2020 | $241,765 | $123,597 | $43,177 | $41,476 | 4 | — | $1,543 | $22,795 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
James S Propp Foundation is led by James S. Propp, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James S. Propp
Trustee
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 James S Propp Foundation
How much does James S Propp Foundation give each year?
James S Propp Foundation gave $36K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $38K across 4 grants.
What is James S Propp Foundation's typical grant size?
James S Propp Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $9,370, and its average grant was $9,010, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
Where does James S Propp Foundation give grants?
James S Propp Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants).
Does James S Propp Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of James S Propp Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
How large is James S Propp Foundation?
James S Propp Foundation reported $145K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $6K.
What is James S Propp Foundation's EIN?
James S Propp Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-2117838. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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