Mahir & Helene Reiss Foundation
The Mahir & Helene Reiss Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2024, it reported 61 grants totaling $563,561 to charitable organizations, including congregations and educational or religious institutions in New York and New Jersey.
Key facts about Mahir & Helene Reiss Foundation
In short: Mahir & Helene Reiss Foundation gave $564K across 61 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 13-3050322
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $563,561
- Grants made (2024)
- 61
- Average grant
- $9,239
- Median grant
- $3,600
- Total assets
- $139,371
- Primary geography
- New York (68% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$139K
-3.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$564K
+17.3% YoY
Grant Count
61
+17.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
-0.0% YoY
How Mahir & Helene Reiss Foundation gives
- Giving grew 560% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included congregations, yeshivas, and other religious organizations. Torah Community Fund Inc., a recipient, describes its mission as supporting Orthodox Jewish religious communities in Israel through religious, social, and communal activities and infrastructure. American Friends of Yeshiva Dmir Inc., another recipient, says it raises funds primarily for Israeli institutions of higher learning, with possible distributions to other religious, charitable, and educational institutions or directly to indigent individuals.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 61 grants totaling $563,561. Awards ranged from $25 to $53,100, with a median grant of $3,600. Among its largest grants were $53,100 to an individual recipient in Brooklyn, $42,100 to Torah Community Fund in Passaic, and $36,000 to an individual recipient in Brooklyn. Other notable awards included $32,906 to an individual recipient, $30,360 to Bais Ulfana, and $30,000 to Friends of an individual recipient
How to Apply
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 68% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 31% to recipients in New Jersey, and 1% to recipients in Florida. The reported shares for Maryland and North Carolina were 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 61 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $85K (2021) to $564K (2024). In 2024 it made 61 grants totaling $564K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bais Ulfana ($30K). Together the top 10 received $122K.
Organizations only. It also paid 36 grants to individuals ($421,211), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
231 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 228 grants of 231 (99%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 31 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $420,666 |
| Bais Ulfana Brooklyn, NY | Charitable Donation | $30,360 |
| Yeshiva Rabbi Chaim Berlin Brooklyn, NY | Charitable Donation | $18,000 |
| Yeshiva or Yerushalayim Brooklyn, NY | Charitable Donation | $16,000 |
| Machon Shiurei Rav Rafael Far Rockaway, NY | Charitable Donation | $15,000 |
| Kollel Zichron Yaakov Yitzchak Lakewood, NJ | Charitable Donation | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Bais Medrash Taharos Airmont, NY | Charitable Contribution | $8,000 |
| Afo Yeshivas Brisk Yerushalayim Brooklyn, NY | Charitable Donation | $7,500 |
| Yeshiva Imrei Yosef Brooklyn, NY | Charitable Donation | $7,500 |
| American Friends of Meshi Inc Boca Raton, FL | Charitable Donation | $6,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants | Grant count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $139,371 | $572,500 | $577,787 | $563,561 | 61 |
| 2023 | $144,658 | $564,500 | $506,741 | $480,566 | 52 |
| 2022 | $86,899 | $250,000 | $187,624 | $174,650 | 49 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $139,371 | $144,658 | $86,899 |
| Revenue | $572,500 | $564,500 | $250,000 |
| Expenses | $577,787 | $506,741 | $187,624 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $563,561 | $480,566 | $174,650 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mahir Reiss as Director and Isaac Reiss and Sarah Rosenzweig as Foundation Managers.
Mahir & Helene Reiss Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mahir Reiss
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Isaac Reiss
Foundation Manager
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sarah Rosenzweig
Foundation Manager
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.
Contact
Mailing address: 444 Madison Ave Ste 1800, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 521-5372
Frequently asked questions about Mahir & Helene Reiss Foundation
How much does Mahir & Helene Reiss Foundation give each year?
Mahir & Helene Reiss Foundation gave $564K across 61 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $481K across 52 grants.
What is Mahir & Helene Reiss Foundation's typical grant size?
Mahir & Helene Reiss Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,600, and its average grant was $9,239, across 61 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mahir & Helene Reiss Foundation give grants?
Mahir & Helene Reiss Foundation gives mostly in New York: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (31%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (13 grants), Lakewood, NJ (3 grants) and NY, NY (2 grants).
Who are Mahir & Helene Reiss Foundation's largest grantees?
Mahir & Helene Reiss Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Bais Ulfana ($30,360), Yeshiva Rabbi Chaim Berlin ($18,000) and Yeshiva or Yerushalayim ($16,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 36 grants to individuals ($421,211), which are not listed by name. Together they received 11% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Mahir & Helene Reiss Foundation?
Mahir & Helene Reiss Foundation reported $139K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $573K.
What does Mahir & Helene Reiss Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included congregations, yeshivas, and other religious organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mahir & Helene Reiss 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 Mahir & Helene Reiss Foundation's EIN?
Mahir & Helene Reiss Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3050322. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Mahir & Helene Reiss Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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