Max and Sunny Howard Memorial Foundation
The Max and Sunny Howard Memorial Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. It supports charitable projects through grants to U.S. 501(c)(3) organizations; its 2025 awards included education, community service, health-related services, arts and culture, and Jewish community organizations.
Max and Sunny Howard Memorial Foundation at a glance
In short: Max and Sunny Howard Memorial Foundation gave $470K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $22K), mostly in New York. 14% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $470,000
- +3.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- +5.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $22,381
- -1.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $8,879,853
- +2.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (3 of 21, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (67% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Max and Sunny Howard Memorial Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It accepts requests by letter describing the proposed charitable project. Grants are awarded to U.S. 501(c)(3) organizations; grants are not awarded directly to individuals.
- Review Cycle
- Applications are accepted during the summer.
- Deadline
- Applications are accepted during the summer.
- Contact
Application contact: Jennifer L Nosenchuk
Mailing address: 355 Lexington Avenue 6Th Floor, New York, NY 10017
Phone: (212) 557-5666
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Max and Sunny Howard Memorial Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Emunah ($100K). Together the top 10 received $345K.
Grant Size Distribution
105 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 100 grants of 105 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 67% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 9% to Pennsylvania, 6% each to California and Illinois, and 5% to Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Max and Sunny Howard Memorial Foundation open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 21 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $23K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $23K repeat.
- 76% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $440K (2023) to $530K (2021). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $470K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Emunah New York, NY | Restricted Projects $97K and Unrestricted $3K | $100,000 |
| American Friends Neve Shalom-Wahat Al Salam Gendale, CA | Restricted for the Renovation of the Therapy Room | $30,000 |
| American Friends of TEL Aviv University New York, NY | Restricted for the dr. Pinhas and raya schlosberg and aaron gorelik scholarship fund | $30,000 |
| Compass to Care Childhood Cancer Foundation Chicago, IL | Restricted to Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Program | $30,000 |
| Univ of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | Restricted for Penn Fund Scholarships | $30,000 |
| America Needs You Inc New York, NY | Restricted for Any Fellows Program | $25,000 |
| Amit Children's Inc New York, NY | Restricted for midreshet amit kamah high school for girls | $25,000 |
| Gift of Life Bone Marrow Foundation Boca Raton, FL | Restricted for the Campus Ambassador Program | $25,000 |
| New Israel Fund New York, NY | Restricted to Your Arts and Culture Project | $25,000 |
| Birthright Israel New York, NY | Restricted for the funding of 5 participants on birthright israel classic trip | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,879,853 | $828,396 | $652,045 | $470,000 | 21 | $470,000 | $776,171 | $469,183 |
| 2024 | $8,703,502 | $662,926 | $626,872 | $455,000 | 20 | $455,000 | $614,656 | $458,660 |
| 2023 | $8,667,448 | $-26,790 | $596,283 | $440,000 | 20 | $440,000 | $153,681 | $454,966 |
| 2022 | $9,290,521 | $253,719 | $683,168 | $500,000 | 21 | $500,000 | $203,825 | $483,680 |
| 2021 | $9,925,256 | $525,392 | $712,791 | $530,000 | 23 | $530,000 | $469,846 | $527,819 |
| 2020 | $9,907,369 | $340,761 | $669,094 | $500,000 | 27 | — | $277,405 | $515,031 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Max and Sunny Howard Memorial Foundation reported a distributable amount of $469K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its grants support a range of projects, including scholarships, student and career programs, medical transportation, arts and culture, and community programs. Among its grantees, America Needs You describes its work as advancing economic mobility for first-generation college students through mentorship and career development; New York Cares says it meets community needs by mobilizing volunteers; and the Jewish Children’s Museum says it furthers Jewish historical education among youths.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 21 grants totaling $470,000. Awards ranged from $5,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $20,000. The largest listed grant was $100,000 to Emunah for restricted projects and unrestricted support. Other notable awards included $30,000 each to American Friends Neve Shalom-Wahat Al Salam for a therapy-room renovation, American Friends of Tel Aviv University for a scholarship fund, Compass to Care Childhood Cancer Foundation for non-emergency medical transportation, and the University of Pennsylvania for scholarships.
Other 2025 recipients included America Needs You ($25,000), New York Cares ($15,000), Penn Hillel Foundation ($10,000), and the Jewish Children’s Museum ($5,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Naomi B. Sinnreich as president, Aaron Scherer as secretary, and Jenniffer L. Nosenchuk as treasurer.
Max and Sunny Howard Memorial Foundation is led by Naomi B. Sinnreich, President on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Naomi B. Sinnreich
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$34K (2020) → $34K (2025)
Aaron Scherer
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$34K (2020) → $34K (2025)
Jenniffer L. Nosenchuk
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$34K (2020) → $34K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $34K, to Naomi B Sinnreich (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Max and Sunny Howard Memorial Foundation
How much does Max and Sunny Howard Memorial Foundation give each year?
Max and Sunny Howard Memorial Foundation gave $470K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $455K across 20 grants.
What is Max and Sunny Howard Memorial Foundation's typical grant size?
Max and Sunny Howard Memorial Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $22,381, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Max and Sunny Howard Memorial Foundation that year got $18K on average.
Where does Max and Sunny Howard Memorial Foundation give grants?
Max and Sunny Howard Memorial Foundation gives mostly in New York: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (9%) and California (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (10 grants) and Philadelphia, PA (2 grants).
Does Max and Sunny Howard Memorial Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 14% of Max and Sunny Howard Memorial Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Max and Sunny Howard Memorial Foundation's largest grantees?
Max and Sunny Howard Memorial Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Emunah ($100,000), American Friends Neve Shalom-Wahat Al Salam ($30,000) and American Friends of TEL Aviv University ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Max and Sunny Howard Memorial Foundation?
Max and Sunny Howard Memorial Foundation reported $8.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $470K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $469K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Max and Sunny Howard Memorial Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its grants support a range of projects, including scholarships, student and career programs, medical transportation, arts and culture, and community programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Max and Sunny Howard Memorial Foundation?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Max and Sunny Howard Memorial Foundation's EIN?
Max and Sunny Howard Memorial Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3130549. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 11, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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