Krinsky Foundation Inc
Krinsky Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Cedarhurst, New York. In 2024, it reported 36 grants totaling $215,494 to charitable organizations, including organizations providing Jewish religious and educational services, emergency response, and health-related support.
Krinsky Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Krinsky Foundation Inc gave $215K across 36 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in California. 69% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $215,494
- +48.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 36
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,986
- +48.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,300
- Total assets
- $1,216,226
- +9.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 69% first-time grantees (25 of 36, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (56% 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 Krinsky 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: 333 Washington Avenue, Cedarhurst, NY 11516
Phone: (800) 974-5255
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Krinsky Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Chabad Downtown Los Angeles ($50K). Together the top 10 received $176K.
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 2024, 56% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 35% to recipients in New York. Smaller shares went to Connecticut (3%), Ohio (2%), and Florida (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Krinsky Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
69%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 25 of 36 grantees (69%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $768 first-time, $6K repeat.
- 28% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 38% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 397% 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 $102K (2022) to $215K (2024). In 2024 it made 36 grants totaling $215K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chabad Downtown Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $50,400 |
| Hatzolah Air Emergency Response Team Flushing, NY | General Support | $40,500 |
| Chabad of San Clemente San Clemente, CA | General Support | $29,600 |
| Ohel Chana High School Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $14,230 |
| Cheder Menachem Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $9,445 |
| Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $8,400 |
| Bais Chaya Mushka School Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $6,475 |
| Torah on Demand New York, NY | General Support | $6,000 |
| Lubavitch World Headquarters Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $5,709 |
| Chabad Jewish Center Glastonbury CT Glastonbury, CT | General Support | $5,400 |
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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 | $1,216,226 | $287,353 | $220,105 | $215,494 | 36 | $215,494 | $46,648 | $54,216 |
| 2023 | $1,116,010 | $379,425 | $148,997 | $145,005 | 36 | $145,005 | $22,541 | $41,210 |
| 2022 | $840,897 | $363,926 | $105,638 | $101,925 | 18 | $101,925 | $7,324 | $28,650 |
| 2021 | $624,259 | $278,623 | $160,548 | $156,192 | 29 | $156,192 | $7,586 | $24,727 |
| 2020 | $472,677 | $378,832 | $189,286 | $189,098 | 18 | — | $1,031 | $11,034 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Krinsky Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $54K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for Chabad organizations, Jewish schools and educational programs, emergency response, and health-related organizations.
Grantees describe their own work in a range of ways. Rofeh Cholim Cancer Society says it supports cancer patients and families through services including financial assistance, advocacy, and emotional support. Healthnetwork Foundation says it connects members with healthcare providers and supports medical education and research through partner hospitals. Belev Echad says it supports wounded IDF personnel and their families, while American Friends of Peace of Mind says it supports a psychotrauma center and program for Israeli veterans. Other recipients describe work supporting Chabad activities, affordable housing, Torah study, and Jewish identity.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 36 grants totaling $215,494. Grants ranged from $25 to $50,400, with a median grant of $2,300. The largest grants were $50,400 to Chabad Downtown Los Angeles, $40,500 to Hatzolah Air Emergency Response Team, and $29,600 to Chabad of San Clemente. Other notable grants included $14,230 to Ohel Chana High School, $9,445 to Cheder Menachem, and $8,400 to Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad. The listed grants were designated for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Chaya Krinsky as treasurer and Yisroel Krinsky and Chana Greenwald as directors.
Krinsky Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chana Greenwald
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yisroel Krinsky
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chaya Krinsky
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
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 Krinsky Foundation Inc
How much does Krinsky Foundation Inc give each year?
Krinsky Foundation Inc gave $215K across 36 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $145K across 36 grants.
What is Krinsky Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Krinsky Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,300, and its average grant was $5,986, across 36 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Krinsky Foundation Inc that year got $4K on average.
Where does Krinsky Foundation Inc give grants?
Krinsky Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (35%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (12 grants), New York, NY (6 grants), Los Angeles, CA (5 grants) and Miami Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does Krinsky Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Krinsky Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (36 of 36) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Krinsky Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Krinsky Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Chabad Downtown Los Angeles ($50,400), Hatzolah Air Emergency Response Team ($40,500) and Chabad of San Clemente ($29,600), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Krinsky Foundation Inc?
Krinsky Foundation Inc reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $215K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $54K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Krinsky Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for Chabad organizations, Jewish schools and educational programs, emergency response, and health-related organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Krinsky 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 Krinsky Foundation Inc's EIN?
Krinsky Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3836291. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Krinsky 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Krinsky Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/krinsky-foundation-inc-morg_1f83ae5b96864c099b1e2d57fa5bab2a
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