Moriah Fund Inc
Moriah Fund Inc is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its mission is to help disadvantaged people gain self-sufficiency and control over their lives through civic engagement, education, and women’s rights.
Moriah Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Moriah Fund Inc gave $3.2M across 52 grants in 2024 (avg $62K), mostly in New York. 42% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,229,721
- -3.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 52
- -18.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $62,110
- +18.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $66,681,338
- -1.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (22 of 52, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (65% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Moriah Fund Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The fund does not accept unsolicited requests; its website says grantmaking is by invitation only. The 2024 filing directs applicants to the fund’s website for application and process information, including materials, deadlines, and award restrictions. The filing also states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Gideon Stein
Mailing address: 57 Warren Street Floor 3, New York, NY 10007
Phone: (646) 373-3888
Email: gstein@moriahfund.org
Website: https://moriahfund.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Moriah Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was New Israel Fund ($395K). Together the top 10 received $1.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
319 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 195 grants of 319 (61%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The fund’s website describes programs in the United States and overseas, including a program focused on Israel. In 2024, 65% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 21% to recipients in Washington, DC, 7% to California, 4% to Massachusetts, and 1% to Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 52 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Moriah Fund Inc open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 22 of 52 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $24K; repeat grants $90K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 56% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 153% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
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 $3.2M (2024) to $4.5M (2020). In 2024 it made 52 grants totaling $3.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Israel Fund New York, NY | General Support | $395,000 |
| PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc New York, NY | Project Support | $380,000 |
| Civic News Company New York, NY | General Support | $227,556 |
| Civics Unplugged Inc New York, NY | General Support | $150,000 |
| New Classrooms New York, NY | General Support | $150,000 |
| Teach for All New York, NY | General Support | $150,000 |
| Narrative 4 Inc New York, NY | General Support | $125,000 |
| Citytutor DC Wasington, DC | General Support | $100,000 |
| Eagle Hill School Hardwick, MA | General Support | $100,000 |
| Fund for Global Human Rights Washington, DC | General Support | $100,000 |
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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 | $66,681,338 | $3,444,931 | $4,975,387 | $3,229,721 | 52 | $4,692,227 | $2,216,760 | $3,070,946 |
| 2023 | $67,542,425 | $833,560 | $4,994,929 | $3,343,033 | 64 | $4,712,516 | — | $3,180,456 |
| 2022 | $65,235,155 | $978,092 | $5,373,068 | $3,374,764 | 58 | $4,583,808 | $577,524 | $3,602,067 |
| 2021 | $71,893,818 | $1,567,493 | $5,246,507 | $3,472,584 | 73 | $4,558,584 | $660,706 | $3,506,638 |
| 2020 | $72,995,210 | $4,045,985 | $6,316,429 | $4,500,963 | 72 | — | $1,571,550 | $3,319,968 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Moriah Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $3.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The fund’s programs focus on civic engagement, education, Israel, and women’s rights. Its civic engagement work supports nonpartisan organizations that encourage participation and an inclusive political environment; it does not fund lobbying, partisan politics, or political campaigns. Its education program addresses inequities and expands opportunities for underserved students. In Israel, it supports democracy, civic engagement, social justice, human and civil rights, and educational and economic opportunities for disadvantaged people. Its women’s rights program includes support for women’s and girls’ access to healthcare and education and for initiatives protecting their rights.
Grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the kinds of work represented in the fund’s 2024 awards. Civic News Company describes its work as providing local coverage to increase public understanding of and participation in civic issues. Civics Unplugged says it empowers young people to understand and take part in civic life, while Voto Latino says it educates and empowers Latino voters. iMentor describes partnering with public high schools in low-income communities to connect students with mentors. Fund for Global Human Rights describes supporting people and organizations advancing human rights in their communities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund reported 52 grants totaling $3,229,721. Awards ranged from $675 to $395,000, with a median grant of $40,000. The largest awards included $395,000 to New Israel Fund for general support, $380,000 to PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc for project support, and $227,556 to Civic News Company for general support. Other notable awards were $150,000 each to Civics Unplugged, New Classrooms, and Teach For All; $125,000 to Narrative 4; and $100,000 each to CityTutor DC, Eagle Hill School, Fund for Global Human Rights, iMentor, and Social Impact Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gideon Stein as president, Alice Cain as executive director, Judith Lichtman as vice president, Dorothy Stein as secretary, and Jean Desravines as a board member.
Moriah Fund Inc is led by Alice Cain, Executive Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alice Cain
Executive Director
Senior Program Officer → Executive Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$190K (2020) → $275K (2024)
Gideon Stein
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$50K (2021) → $100K (2024)
Dorothy Stein
Secretary
Secretary → Board Member & Secretary, 2021
Board Member & Secretary → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judith Lichtman
Vice President
Vice President → Board Member & Vice President, 2021
Board Member & Vice President → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jean Desravines
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Mary Stein (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Craig Cramer Left Duirng (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Craig Cramer (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Debra Delee Left Board (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jane Fox-Johnson Left Board (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Kim Jones Left Board (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Noah Stein Left Board (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Norman Rosenberg Left Board (2021) — Program Board Member
- Former: Debra Delee (2020) — Program Board Member
- Former: Jane Fox-Johnson (2020) — Program Board Member
- Former: Kim Jones (2020) — Program Board Member
- Former: Noah Stein (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Norman Rosenberg (2020) — Program Board Member
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $275K, to Alice Cain (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Moriah Fund Inc
How much does Moriah Fund Inc give each year?
Moriah Fund Inc gave $3.2M across 52 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.3M across 64 grants.
What is Moriah Fund Inc's typical grant size?
Moriah Fund Inc's median grant in 2024 was $40,000, and its average grant was $62,110, across 52 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Moriah Fund Inc that year got $24K on average.
Where does Moriah Fund Inc give grants?
Moriah Fund Inc gives mostly in New York: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (21%) and California (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (17 grants), Washington, DC (15 grants), Brooklyn, NY (3 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Moriah Fund Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 85% of Moriah Fund Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (44 of 52) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Moriah Fund Inc's largest grantees?
Moriah Fund Inc's largest 2024 grantees include New Israel Fund ($395,000), PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc ($380,000) and Civic News Company ($227,556), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Moriah Fund Inc?
Moriah Fund Inc reported $66.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Moriah Fund Inc fund?
The fund’s programs focus on civic engagement, education, Israel, and women’s rights. Its civic engagement work supports nonpartisan organizations that encourage participation and an inclusive political environment; it does not fund lobbying, partisan politics, or political campaigns. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Moriah Fund Inc?
The fund does not accept unsolicited requests; its website says grantmaking is by invitation only. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Moriah Fund Inc's EIN?
Moriah Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1129589. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Moriah Fund Inc 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 October 2026.
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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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