Middle Road Foundation
Middle Road Foundation is a small, private tax-exempt foundation established in 1982 and located in New York City (1140 5th Ave # 14a, New York, NY 10128). The foundation operates as a family foundation and does not accept grant applications.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$13.2M
+12.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$992K
+13.7% YoY
Grant Count
83
+1.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$12K
+12.4% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Middle Road Foundation reported a distributable amount of $807K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
Middle Road Foundation supports a wide variety of causes with principal areas of focus including:
- Education
- Health care
- Assistance to refugees and underprivileged members of the Jewish community living in the former Soviet Union
- Social justice
- Local community organizations in the New York metropolitan area, Los Angeles, and the northwest corner of Connecticut
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept grant applications.
Average Grant
amount: Approximately $11,800–$12,400
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Primary funding areas include:
- New York metropolitan area
- Los Angeles
- Northwest corner of Connecticut
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending December 2024:
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13,212,627 |
| Total Revenue | $2,578,533 |
| Investment Income & Dividends | $624,711 |
| Net Gain from Sale of Non-Inventory Assets | $1,953,822 |
| Total Expenses | $1,096,912 |
| Net Income | $1,481,621 |
| Total Liabilities | $117,000 |
Tax Status:
- EIN: 13-3202345
- Tax-exempt since May 1984
- IRS 501(c)(3) designation
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13,212,627 | $11,718,443 | $11,939,696 |
| Revenue | $2,578,533 | $754,044 | $273,975 |
| Expenses | $1,096,912 | $1,004,324 | $1,070,718 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,013,595 | $902,835 | $970,424 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,509,333 | $667,179 | $171,481 |
| Distributable Amount | $806,848 | $808,070 | $846,472 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
200 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include American Jewish Joint Distribution Commit ($120,000), Fsu Foundation Inc ($65,000), 826la ($40,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 826LA LOS ANGELES, CA | GENERAL PURPOSE | $40,000 |
| AMERICA GIVES NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL PURPOSE | $2,000 |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL MUSEUM NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL PURPOSE | $3,000 |
| AMERICAN JEWISH JOINT DISTRIBUTION COMMIT NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL PURPOSE | $120,000 |
| ARCHIPELAGO BOOKS INC BROOKLYN, NY | GENERAL PURPOSE | $1,500 |
| ARTISTS 4 ISRAEL LOS ANGELES, CA | GENERAL PURPOSE | $3,000 |
| BREAST CANCER ALLIANCE GREENWICH, CT | GENERAL PURPOSE | $250 |
| BRENNAN CENTER FOR JUSTICE NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| BROWN UNIVERSITY PROVIDENCE, RI | GENERAL PURPOSE | $4,000 |
| CANETUCK COMMUNITY CENTER INC CURRIE, NC | GENERAL PURPOSE | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Elizabeth R Varet – Chairman/Director/Assistant Secretary
- Sarah R Varet – Vice President/Secretary
- Joseph R Varet – Vice President/Assistant Treasurer
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH R VARET | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID R VARET | SECRETARY/TREASURER/DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| SARAH R VARET | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| JOSEPH R VARET | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Middle Road Foundation fund?
Middle Road Foundation supports a wide variety of causes with principal areas of focus including: • Education • Health care • Assistance to refugees and underprivileged members of the Jewish community living in the former Soviet Union • Social justice • Local community organizations in the New York metropolitan area, Los Angeles, and the northwest corner of Connecticut
How do I apply for a grant from Middle Road Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Total giving in 2024: $991,750 • Number of grants made: 80 grants (2024) • Average grant amount: Approximately $11,800–$12,400 • Median grant amount: $3,000 • Typical award range: $250–$335,000 **Recent Grantees (2024):** • Yale Law School Learning Center: $302,000 • The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee: $120,000 • US Forum For Israel: $42,000 **Application Process:** The foundation does not accept grant applications.
Where does Middle Road Foundation make grants?
Primary funding areas include: • New York metropolitan area • Los Angeles • Northwest corner of Connecticut
What size grants does Middle Road Foundation award?
In 2024, Middle Road Foundation awarded 83 grants totaling $992K — an average of about $12K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Middle Road Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Middle Road Foundation reported a distributable amount of $807K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Middle Road Foundation's EIN?
Middle Road Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3202345. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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