Mayer Handler Foundation
Mayer Handler Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. In 2024, it reported giving $43,388 through 16 grants, with listed recipients in New York.
Mayer Handler Foundation at a glance
In short: Mayer Handler Foundation gave $43K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in New York. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $43,388
- -45.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- -5.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,712
- -41.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $503,342
- -66.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (6 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Mayer Handler Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 198 Skillman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205
Phone: (917) 624-0202
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mayer Handler Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Chonen Vnosen ($10K). Together the top 10 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 75 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Mayer Handler Foundation open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 16 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $875 repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $43K (2024) to $110K (2020). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chonen Vnosen Brooklyn, NY | General Contribution | $10,000 |
| Congregation Yl South 8 Brooklyn, NY | General Contribution | $5,365 |
| Elef Hamugen Brooklyn, NY | General Contribution | $5,000 |
| Beth Pinchas Brooklyn, NY | General Contribution | $5,000 |
| Maalah Inc Brooklyn, NY | General Contribution | $4,773 |
| Yeshiva Beth Joseph Brooklyn, NY | General Contribution | $3,000 |
| Beirach Moshe Skillman Inc Brooklyn, NY | General Contribution | $2,500 |
| Ohr Chodosh Brooklyn, NY | General Contribution | $2,000 |
| Keren Melamdim Dsatmar Inc Brooklyn, NY | General Contribution | $1,000 |
| Congregation Ohr Yehoshua Brooklyn, NY | General Contribution | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $503,342 | $45,001 | $49,182 | $43,388 | 16 | — | — |
| 2023 | $1,504,150 | $96,000 | $101,168 | $79,398 | 17 | — | — |
| 2022 | $1,509,318 | $161,426 | $105,041 | $94,000 | 12 | — | — |
| 2021 | $1,477,909 | $456,234 | $109,557 | $92,706 | 23 | $104,444 | $243,526 |
| 2020 | $891,154 | $757,056 | $175,895 | $109,900 | 7 | — | $19,843 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is not provided. Its 2024 grants included general contributions to charitable organizations. Among its grantees, KEREN MELAMDIM DSATMAR INC describes its mission as providing financial support to indigent individuals; YAGDIL TORAH INC describes its mission as offering weekly and seasonal classes by local and guest lecturers, along with other programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 16 grants totaling $43,388. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median of $1,500. Notable grants included $10,000 to Chonen Vnosen, $5,365 to CONGREGATION YL SOUTH 8, $5,000 each to Elef Hamugen and BETH PINCHAS, and $4,773 to Maalah Inc. All were listed as general contributions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
RACHEL HANDLER was listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
Mayer Handler Foundation is led by Rachel Handler, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rachel Handler
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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.
Frequently asked questions about Mayer Handler Foundation
How much does Mayer Handler Foundation give each year?
Mayer Handler Foundation gave $43K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $79K across 17 grants.
What is Mayer Handler Foundation's typical grant size?
Mayer Handler Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,712, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mayer Handler Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Mayer Handler Foundation give grants?
Mayer Handler Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (13 grants) and Monroe, NY (2 grants).
Does Mayer Handler Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Mayer Handler Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
Who are Mayer Handler Foundation's largest grantees?
Mayer Handler Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Chonen Vnosen ($10,000), Congregation Yl South 8 ($5,365) and Elef Hamugen ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Mayer Handler Foundation?
Mayer Handler Foundation reported $503K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $45K.
What does Mayer Handler Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is not provided. Its 2024 grants included general contributions to charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mayer Handler Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Mayer Handler Foundation's EIN?
Mayer Handler Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2941798. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Mayer Handler Foundation 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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