Maimon and Ruth Kirschenbaum Foundation Inc
Maimon and Ruth Kirschenbaum Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 filing states that it provides monetary grants to multiple tax-exempt organizations.
Maimon and Ruth Kirschenbaum Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Maimon and Ruth Kirschenbaum Foundation Inc gave $306K across 34 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in New York. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $305,943
- +2.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 34
- -2.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,998
- +5.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,800
- Total assets
- $3,382
- -84.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (10 of 34, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (86% 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 Maimon and Ruth Kirschenbaum Foundation Inc
- 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: 32 West 92Nd Street Apt 4C, New York, NY 10025
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Maimon and Ruth Kirschenbaum Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Beis Levi Yitzchok ($77K). Together the top 10 received $269K.
Grant Size Distribution
154 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 148 grants of 154 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 4% each to Texas and Pennsylvania, and 2% each to Massachusetts and an unreported state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Maimon and Ruth Kirschenbaum Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 34 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 62% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2018–2024). 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 2018 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $129K (2018) to $306K (2024). In 2024 it made 34 grants totaling $306K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beis Levi Yitzchok Brooklyn, NY | Support of Religious Outreach | $76,530 |
| Zichron Shmuel Brooklyn, NY | Support of Religious Outreach | $59,100 |
| Bikur Cholim of Crown Heights Brooklyn, NY | Support of Religious Outreach | $37,800 |
| Chabad Lubavitch of the West Side New York, NY | Support of Religious Outreach | $25,500 |
| Goodness and Kindness Brooklyn, NY | Support of Religious Outreach | $20,489 |
| Cheder Chabad Monsey Monsey, NY | Support of Religious Outreach | $14,500 |
| Chabad of Carrollton Lewisville Plano, TX | Support of Religious Outreach | $12,160 |
| Chabad Lubavitch of the Main Line Merion Station, PA | Support of Religious Outreach | $12,000 |
| Neeman Foundation USA Boston, MA | Support of Religious Outreach | $6,000 |
| Kehot Publication Society Brooklyn, NY | Support of Religious Outreach | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,382 | $289,685 | $307,443 | $305,943 | 34 | $305,943 |
| 2023 | $21,140 | $310,420 | $299,539 | $298,789 | 35 | $298,789 |
| 2022 | $10,259 | $264,250 | $266,062 | $265,312 | 30 | $265,312 |
| 2021 | $12,071 | $280,870 | $286,440 | $286,440 | 29 | $286,440 |
| 2020 | $17,641 | $243,641 | $233,943 | $233,443 | 26 | — |
| 2018 | $303 | $130,017 | $129,910 | $128,661 | 11 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not state a mission in the available information. Its 2024 grants were designated for “Support of Religious Outreach,” including grants to Chabad centers and other organizations.
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Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 34 grants totaling $305,943. Grants ranged from $180 to $76,530, with a median of $1,800.
The largest grants included $76,530 to Beis Levi Yitzchok, $59,100 to Zichron Shmuel, $37,800 to Bikur Cholim of Crown Heights, and $25,500 to Chabad Lubavitch of the West Side. Each was designated for support of religious outreach. Other notable grants were $20,489 to Goodness and Kindness, $14,500 to Cheder Chabad Monsey, $12,160 to Chabad of Carrollton Lewisville, and $12,000 to Chabad Lubavitch of the Main Line, also for religious outreach.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists D Maimon Kirschenbaum, Ruth Kirschenbaum, and Bella Pliskin as directors.
Maimon and Ruth Kirschenbaum Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bella Pliskin
Director
On filings since 2018
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
D Maimon Kirschenbaum
Director
On filings since 2018
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ruth Kirschenbaum
Director
On filings since 2018
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2024. "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 Maimon and Ruth Kirschenbaum Foundation Inc
How much does Maimon and Ruth Kirschenbaum Foundation Inc give each year?
Maimon and Ruth Kirschenbaum Foundation Inc gave $306K across 34 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $299K across 35 grants.
What is Maimon and Ruth Kirschenbaum Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Maimon and Ruth Kirschenbaum Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,800, and its average grant was $8,998, across 34 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Maimon and Ruth Kirschenbaum Foundation Inc that year got $4K on average.
Where does Maimon and Ruth Kirschenbaum Foundation Inc give grants?
Maimon and Ruth Kirschenbaum Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (9 grants), New York, NY (6 grants), Monsey, NY (3 grants) and Lakewood, NJ (2 grants).
Does Maimon and Ruth Kirschenbaum Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 34 grants with a stated purpose on Maimon and Ruth Kirschenbaum Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support of Religious Outreach" (34 grants).
Who are Maimon and Ruth Kirschenbaum Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Maimon and Ruth Kirschenbaum Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Beis Levi Yitzchok ($76,530), Zichron Shmuel ($59,100) and Bikur Cholim of Crown Heights ($37,800), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Maimon and Ruth Kirschenbaum Foundation Inc?
Maimon and Ruth Kirschenbaum Foundation Inc reported $3K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $290K.
What does Maimon and Ruth Kirschenbaum Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation does not state a mission in the available information. Its 2024 grants were designated for “Support of Religious Outreach,” including grants to Chabad centers and other organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Maimon and Ruth Kirschenbaum Foundation Inc?
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 Maimon and Ruth Kirschenbaum Foundation Inc's EIN?
Maimon and Ruth Kirschenbaum Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1164297. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.
Does Maimon and Ruth Kirschenbaum 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS November 12, 2019)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2018–2024
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