Moriah Fund Inc
The Moriah Fund is a private foundation established in 1985 to perpetuate the philanthropic commitment of its founders, Robert and Clarence Efroymson. Based in the United States with a presence in Israel, the organization operates as a nonprofit philanthropy company with a small staff of 3 employees.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$66.7M
-1.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.2M
-3.4% YoY
Grant Count
52
-18.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$62K
+18.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Moriah Fund's philosophy of giving is rooted in fundamental Jewish values, emphasizing concern for the disadvantaged and self-help, commitment to equity and justice, and improving quality of life for both Jews and non-Jews.
The foundation focuses on:
- Human rights and social justice
- Helping disadvantaged people gain self-sufficiency and control over their lives
- Sustainable development
- Women's rights and reproductive health
Grantmaking
The Moriah Fund no longer accepts unsolicited proposals. Grant-making is by invitation-only.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Annual Revenue: $13,960,797 USD
- Workforce: 3 employees (representing a 25% year-over-year decrease)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $66,681,338 | $67,542,425 | $65,235,155 |
| Revenue | $3,444,931 | $833,560 | $978,092 |
| Expenses | $4,975,387 | $4,994,929 | $5,373,068 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $4,692,227 | $4,712,516 | $4,583,808 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,216,760 | — | $577,524 |
| Distributable Amount | $3,070,946 | $3,180,456 | $3,602,067 |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Gideon Stein – Director
- Alice Johnson Cain – Executive Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JUDITH LICHTMAN | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| DOROTHY STEIN | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| ALICE CAIN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $274,743 |
| GIDEON STEIN | PRESIDENT | 40 | $100,000 |
| JEAN DESRAVINES | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
Contact Information
- Phone: 1-202-783-8488
- Website: moriahfund.org
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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