Judith & Paul Hochhauser Foundation Inc
Judith & Paul Hochhauser Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Merrick, New York. In its 2025 filing, it reported 27 grants totaling $135,310 to charitable organizations.
Judith & Paul Hochhauser Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Judith & Paul Hochhauser Foundation Inc gave $135K across 27 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in New York. 48% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $135,310
- +166.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- -3.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,011
- +176.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $550,481
- -14.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 48% first-time grantees (13 of 27, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (61% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Judith & Paul Hochhauser Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1960 Bayberry Avenue, Merrick, NY 11566
Phone: (516) 239-3600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Judith & Paul Hochhauser Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Merrick Jewish Center ($22K). Together the top 10 received $115K.
Grant Size Distribution
137 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 136 grants of 137 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 61% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 16% to Florida, 11% to Georgia, 6% to Texas, and 2% to Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Judith & Paul Hochhauser Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
48%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 13 of 27 grantees (48%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 41% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 201% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 142% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2022) to $135K (2025). In 2025 it made 27 grants totaling $135K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Merrick Jewish Center Merrick, NY | See Statement a | $21,560 |
| Mid Island Yjcc Plainview, NY | See Statement a | $18,000 |
| Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Boca Raton, FL | See Statement a | $15,000 |
| Project Warmth Ellenwood, GA | See Statement a | $15,000 |
| Access Equestrian Valhalla, NY | See Statement a | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom New York, NY | See Statement a | $10,000 |
| Hadassah Hospital New York, NY | See Statement a | $10,000 |
| Brothers for Life Houston, TX | See Statement a | $7,500 |
| Boca Raton Hospital Foundation Boca Raton, FL | See Statement a | $4,000 |
| End Jew Hatred (Via the Lawfare Project) New York, NY | See Statement a | $3,600 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $550,481 | $45,495 | $136,337 | $135,310 | 27 | $135,810 | $45,495 | $95,925 |
| 2024 | $641,350 | $38,006 | $54,032 | $50,700 | 28 | $53,500 | $37,931 | $86,559 |
| 2023 | $657,376 | $38,313 | $54,907 | $51,250 | 23 | $54,395 | $38,302 | $80,702 |
| 2022 | $673,970 | $28,728 | $49,106 | $44,990 | 25 | $48,110 | $36,816 | $80,712 |
| 2021 | $694,348 | $35,323 | $95,662 | $92,652 | 34 | $95,662 | $36,636 | $81,680 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Judith & Paul Hochhauser Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $96K for 2025 — 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 grants support a range of organizations. For example, American Friends of Magen David Adom describes itself as the U.S. fundraising and advocacy organization supporting Magen David Adom’s lifesaving work in Israel. Island Harvest says its mission is to end hunger and reduce food waste on Long Island. Ronald McDonald House of New York describes its work as supporting patients with pediatric cancer and other complex illnesses and their families.
Other 2025 grantees include Birthright Israel Foundation, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and Boca Raton Museum of Art. Their stated work includes supporting educational trips to Israel, research and treatment for pediatric catastrophic diseases, and promoting understanding and appreciation of the fine and visual arts, respectively.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 27 itemized grants totaling $135,310. Awards ranged from $250 to $21,560, with a median grant of $2,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $21,560 to Merrick Jewish Center, $18,000 to Mid Island YJCC, $15,000 each to Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County and Project Warmth, and $10,000 each to Access Equestrian, American Friends of Magen David Adom, and Hadassah Hospital.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Howard Hochhauser as president and Judith Hochhauser as vice president/secretary.
Judith & Paul Hochhauser Foundation Inc is led by Howard Hochhauser, President on the 2025 filing; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Howard Hochhauser
President
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Judith Hochhauser
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Paul Hochhauser (2021–2024) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Judith & Paul Hochhauser Foundation Inc
How much does Judith & Paul Hochhauser Foundation Inc give each year?
Judith & Paul Hochhauser Foundation Inc gave $135K across 27 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $51K across 28 grants.
What is Judith & Paul Hochhauser Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Judith & Paul Hochhauser Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $5,011, across 27 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Judith & Paul Hochhauser Foundation Inc that year got $5K on average.
Where does Judith & Paul Hochhauser Foundation Inc give grants?
Judith & Paul Hochhauser Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (16%) and Georgia (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants) and Boca Raton, FL (4 grants).
Does Judith & Paul Hochhauser Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on Judith & Paul Hochhauser Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "See Statement a" (27 grants).
Who are Judith & Paul Hochhauser Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Judith & Paul Hochhauser Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Merrick Jewish Center ($21,560), Mid Island Yjcc ($18,000) and Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Judith & Paul Hochhauser Foundation Inc?
Judith & Paul Hochhauser Foundation Inc reported $550K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $136K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $96K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Judith & Paul Hochhauser Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants support a range of organizations. For example, American Friends of Magen David Adom describes itself as the U.S. fundraising and advocacy organization supporting Magen David Adom’s lifesaving work in Israel. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Judith & Paul Hochhauser Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 Judith & Paul Hochhauser Foundation Inc's EIN?
Judith & Paul Hochhauser Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3014573. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Judith & Paul Hochhauser Foundation Inc 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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