Jay & Hadasa Pomrenze Foundation
The Jay & Hadasa Pomrenze Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including Jewish education, religious life, health, and social services, based on the recipient organizations’ descriptions of their work.
Jay & Hadasa Pomrenze Foundation at a glance
In short: Jay & Hadasa Pomrenze Foundation gave $343K across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in New York. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $343,131
- +7.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- -6.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,255
- +14.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $859,775
- -27.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (6 of 28, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (76% 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 Jay & Hadasa Pomrenze Foundation
- 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: 299 Park Avenue 2Nd Floor, New York, NY 10171-0002
Phone: (646) 254-7458
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jay & Hadasa Pomrenze Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc ($66K). Together the top 10 received $269K.
Grant Size Distribution
128 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 123 grants of 128 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 76% of grant dollars went to recipients listed in New York, 7% to Illinois, 4% to New Jersey, and 3% to Florida. The filing data lists another 7% under an unspecified state category.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Jay & Hadasa Pomrenze Foundation open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 28 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 27% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 427% of 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 $229K (2020) to $343K (2024). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $343K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc New York, NY | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt functions | $66,035 |
| National Library of Israel USA New York, NY | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt functions | $50,000 |
| American Friends Itim Inc New York, NY | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt functions | $40,000 |
| Pardes Institute New York, NY | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt functions | $30,000 |
| Afikim Family Enrichment Centers Brooklyn, NY | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt functions | $18,000 |
| American Friends of Beit Midrash Harel Teaneck, NJ | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt functions | $15,000 |
| Jewish Book Trust Chicago, IL | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt functions | $15,000 |
| Tzohar | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt functions | $15,000 |
| American Friends Eretz Hemdah Chicago, IL | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt functions | $10,400 |
| American Committee for Shaare Zedek Medical Center New York, NY | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt functions | $10,000 |
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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 | $859,775 | $29,083 | $348,786 | $343,131 | 28 | $346,236 | $25,533 | $81,158 |
| 2023 | $1,179,478 | $33,266 | $333,065 | $320,630 | 30 | $323,225 | $19,926 | $65,618 |
| 2022 | $1,479,277 | $496,330 | $310,266 | $305,516 | 28 | $307,881 | $492,945 | $81,589 |
| 2021 | $1,293,213 | $142,630 | $276,190 | $269,940 | 24 | $269,940 | $40,587 | $96,077 |
| 2020 | $1,426,773 | $214,803 | $234,570 | $229,100 | 18 | — | $212,224 | $89,431 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jay & Hadasa Pomrenze Foundation reported a distributable amount of $81K 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 available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose stated missions encompass assisting people in Israel and supporting hospitals, clinics, and educational and religious institutions, as described by PEF Israel Endowment Funds. Other recipients describe work in Jewish textual education and leadership: Jewish Book Trust says it advances understanding of Judaism through religious texts, and American Friends of Beit Midrash Harel says it prepares communal leaders through study of Jewish law. American Friends of Matan says it seeks to develop women leaders passionate about Torah.
Other supported organizations describe work in fertility counseling and Jewish law (American Friends of Puah), a digital library of Jewish texts (Sefaria), and financial assistance to nonprofit organizations (AB Charity).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 28 grants totaling $343,131. Grants ranged from $360 to $66,035, with a median grant of $10,000.
The largest reported awards included $66,035 to PEF Israel Endowment Funds, $50,000 to National Library of Israel USA, $40,000 to American Friends ITIM, and $30,000 to Pardes Institute. Other notable grants included $18,000 to Afikim Family Enrichment Centers; $15,000 each to American Friends of Beit Midrash Harel, Jewish Book Trust, and Tzohar; and $10,400 to American Friends Eretz Hemdah.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jay Pomrenze as president and Hadasa Pomrenze as vice president.
Jay & Hadasa Pomrenze Foundation is led by Jay Pomrenze, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jay Pomrenze
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hadasa Pomrenze
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Jay & Hadasa Pomrenze Foundation
How much does Jay & Hadasa Pomrenze Foundation give each year?
Jay & Hadasa Pomrenze Foundation gave $343K across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $321K across 30 grants.
What is Jay & Hadasa Pomrenze Foundation's typical grant size?
Jay & Hadasa Pomrenze Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,255, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jay & Hadasa Pomrenze Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Jay & Hadasa Pomrenze Foundation give grants?
Jay & Hadasa Pomrenze Foundation gives mostly in New York: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (9 grants), Brooklyn, NY (3 grants), Chicago, IL (2 grants) and Teaneck, NJ (2 grants).
Does Jay & Hadasa Pomrenze Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on Jay & Hadasa Pomrenze Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Jay & Hadasa Pomrenze Foundation's largest grantees?
Jay & Hadasa Pomrenze Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc ($66,035), National Library of Israel USA ($50,000) and American Friends Itim Inc ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jay & Hadasa Pomrenze Foundation?
Jay & Hadasa Pomrenze Foundation reported $860K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $346K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $81K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jay & Hadasa Pomrenze Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jay & Hadasa Pomrenze Foundation?
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 Jay & Hadasa Pomrenze Foundation's EIN?
Jay & Hadasa Pomrenze Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2905892. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Jay & Hadasa Pomrenze 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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