Maor Foundation
Maor Foundation is a private foundation based in Clayton, Missouri. Its 2023 filing reports grants to organizations for purposes including education, food bank support, and financial education.
Maor Foundation at a glance
In short: Maor Foundation gave $957K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $191K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $957,000
- -16.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -54.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $191,400
- +83.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $120,000
- Total assets
- $12,307,378
- +2.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (52% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Maor Foundation
- How to Apply
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Contact Avigail Goldgraber for application specifics and materials. The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Avigail Goldgraber
Mailing address: 7733 Forysyth Blvd 23Rd Fl, St Louis, MO 63105
Phone: (314) 727-5550
Email: maor@foxfamilyoffice.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Maor Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Dana Farber Cancer Institute ($500K). Together the top 5 received $957K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 40 (48%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2023 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest shares were reported for Massachusetts (43%), New York (20%), New Jersey (10%), Illinois (10%), and Pennsylvania (6%). The grant list also includes recipients in Missouri, Florida, and Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Maor Foundation gives
- Giving grew 29% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 156% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $155K (2020) to $1.1M (2023). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $957K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute Boston, MA | Educational | $500,000 |
| PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc New York, NY | Educational | $162,000 |
| University of Chicago Chicago, IL | Educational | $120,000 |
| American Friends of Leket Israel Teaneck, NJ | Food Bank Support | $100,000 |
| Kesher Israel Congregation Washington, DC | Religious | $75,000 |
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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 | $12,307,378 | $1,373,896 | $1,089,320 | $957,000 | 5 | $957,000 | $1,379,423 | $612,336 |
| 2023 | $12,022,802 | $1,581 | $1,211,546 | $1,149,600 | 11 | $1,149,600 | $345,865 | $604,596 |
| 2022 | $13,232,767 | $567,696 | $1,144,803 | $1,082,626 | 7 | $1,082,626 | $543,171 | $652,548 |
| 2021 | $13,809,874 | $3,521,417 | $809,448 | $742,000 | 9 | $742,000 | $2,163,482 | $613,193 |
| 2020 | $11,097,905 | $309,545 | $206,408 | $155,000 | 8 | — | $258,137 | $550,044 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Maor Foundation reported a distributable amount of $612K 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 2023 grants included educational support, food bank support, and financial education support. Among its grantees, American Friends of Leket Israel describes its mission as providing grants and assistance to organizations outside the United States that feed people experiencing hunger. American Friends of Ogen says it supports an organization that provides loans and financial education in Israel to individuals, families, small businesses, and nonprofits.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $1,149,600. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $500,000, with a median of $30,000. Notable grants included $500,000 to Dana Farber Cancer Institute for educational purposes; $219,000 to PEF Israel Endowment Funds; $120,000 to American Friends of Leket Israel for food bank support; and $120,000 to the University of Chicago for educational purposes. Its 2024 filing, the latest on this page, reports 5 grants totaling $957,000.
The 2024 filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It directs prospective applicants to contact the foundation for specifics. Application materials may include the organization’s purpose, intended use of grant funds, and how the project will be evaluated. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Cheryl Ann Fox and Avigail Goldgraber as trustees.
Maor Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Avigail Goldgraber
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Miryam Goldgraber
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Naomi Goldbraber
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Cheryl Ann Fox (2020–2023) — Trustee
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 Maor Foundation
How much does Maor Foundation give each year?
Maor Foundation gave $957K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 11 grants.
What is Maor Foundation's typical grant size?
Maor Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $120,000, and its average grant was $191,400, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Maor Foundation give grants?
Maor Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (17%) and Illinois (13%).
Does Maor Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Maor Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (3 grants).
Who are Maor Foundation's largest grantees?
Maor Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Dana Farber Cancer Institute ($500,000), PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc ($162,000) and University of Chicago ($120,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Maor Foundation?
Maor Foundation reported $12.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $957K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $612K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Maor Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants included educational support, food bank support, and financial education support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Maor Foundation?
Contact Avigail Goldgraber for application specifics and materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Maor Foundation's EIN?
Maor Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1645906. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020 (received by the IRS August 31, 2021)
- 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 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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