Marcy Ave Foundation
Marcy Ave Foundation is a private foundation, based in Brooklyn, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $273K in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 6 grants totaling $51K.
Marcy Ave Foundation at a glance
In short: Marcy Ave Foundation gave $51K across 6 grants in 2022 (avg $9K), mostly in New York. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $51,020
- -0.1% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $8,503
- -0.1% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $7,960
- Total assets
- $272,897
- -6.9% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Marcy Ave Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Cong Masbia Lechol Chai Inc ($17K). Together the top 6 received $51K.
Grant Size Distribution
211 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 211 grants of 211 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Marcy Ave Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out 370% 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $46K (2020) to $51K (2021). In 2022 it made 6 grants totaling $51K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cong Masbia Lechol Chai Inc Airmong, NY | General Support | $16,600 |
| Cong Kollel Yisocher Ber Monroe, NY | General Support | $15,000 |
| Various Contributions Below 1500 Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $11,920 |
| Gemach Mordchei Tzvi Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $4,000 |
| Beth Pinchas Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $2,000 |
| Kolel Shomrei Hachomes Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $272,897 | $30,800 | $51,020 | $51,020 | 6 | $51,020 | $13,778 |
| 2021 | $293,117 | $83,800 | $51,132 | $51,082 | 6 | $51,082 | — |
| 2020 | $260,449 | $45,300 | $44,831 | $45,690 | 199 | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marcy Ave Foundation reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Marcy Ave Foundation's 2022 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Rochel Weiss
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yakov Weiss
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Marcy Ave Foundation
How much does Marcy Ave Foundation give each year?
Marcy Ave Foundation gave $51K across 6 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $51K across 6 grants.
What is Marcy Ave Foundation's typical grant size?
Marcy Ave Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $7,960, and its average grant was $8,503, across 6 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Marcy Ave Foundation give grants?
Marcy Ave Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (4 grants).
Does Marcy Ave Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Marcy Ave Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Marcy Ave Foundation's largest grantees?
Marcy Ave Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Cong Masbia Lechol Chai Inc ($16,600), Cong Kollel Yisocher Ber ($15,000) and Various Contributions Below 1500 ($11,920), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How large is Marcy Ave Foundation?
Marcy Ave Foundation reported $273K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $51K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Marcy Ave Foundation's EIN?
Marcy Ave Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1843213. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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