Moses L Parshelsky Foundation
The Moses L Parshelsky Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its 2024 filing describes a focus on medical and rehabilitative geriatric treatment facilities, religious and educational organizations, and youth services.
Moses L Parshelsky Foundation at a glance
In short: Moses L Parshelsky Foundation gave $446K across 42 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in New York. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $445,600
- +0.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 42
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,610
- +0.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $8,613,753
- +8.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 42, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (92% 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 Moses L Parshelsky Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants should submit a formal application stating the qualified purpose of the grant and the amount requested. Awards are geographically limited to qualified recipients serving New York City and its boroughs; the foundation places heavy emphasis on medical and rehabilitative geriatric treatment facilities, religious and educational organizations, and youth services.
- Review Cycle
- By November 1 of the year the application is made.
- Deadline
- By November 1 of the year the application is made.
- Contact
Application contact: Moses L Parshelsky Foundation
Mailing address: 226 Prospect Park W 276, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Phone: (646) 638-4700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Moses L Parshelsky Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Visionsservs for Blind & Visually Impaired ($60K). Together the top 10 received $285K.
Grant Size Distribution
206 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 191 grants of 206 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s filing limits awards to qualified recipients serving New York City and its boroughs. In 2024, reported grant dollars went to recipients in New York (92%), Colorado (6%), and New Jersey (3%); the percentages may not total 100% because of rounding.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 42 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Moses L Parshelsky Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 42 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 119% 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 $403K (2021) to $447K (2022). In 2024 it made 42 grants totaling $446K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Visionsservs for Blind & Visually Impaired New York, NY | Care of the Blind | $60,000 |
| Metropolitan Jewish Health System Foundation Brooklyn, NY | Care of Elderly | $50,000 |
| The Brookdale Hospital Medical Center Brooklyn, NY | General Activities | $50,000 |
| National Jewish Health Denver, CO | Medical Centers | $25,000 |
| Dorot Inc New York, NY | Care of Elderly | $22,000 |
| Sephardic Community Center Brooklyn, NY | Care of the Elderly | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of New York City Inc New York, NY | General Activities | $16,500 |
| Young Advocates for Fair Education New York, NY | General Cultural Activities | $15,000 |
| Jasa Jewish Association Serving the Aging New York, NY | Care for the Elderly | $14,000 |
| Jewish Community Council of Greater Ci Brooklyn, NY | Care of the Elderly | $12,500 |
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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 | $8,613,753 | $576,531 | $546,000 | $445,600 | 42 | $478,049 | $508,580 | $401,379 |
| 2023 | $7,972,971 | $408,484 | $539,411 | $443,100 | 42 | $465,271 | $333,344 | $367,451 |
| 2022 | $7,137,050 | $132,142 | $542,010 | $446,600 | 42 | $465,811 | $100,578 | $382,398 |
| 2021 | $8,640,842 | $407,741 | $503,503 | $403,100 | 39 | $424,969 | $331,521 | $419,336 |
| 2020 | $8,071,606 | $281,883 | $534,165 | $436,600 | 41 | — | $207,740 | $378,238 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Moses L Parshelsky Foundation reported a distributable amount of $401K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The foundation’s filing says it places heavy emphasis on medical and rehabilitative geriatric treatment facilities, religious and educational organizations, and youth services.
Its 2024 grants include support for health care, services for older adults and people who are blind, and cultural and educational activities. For example, DOROT says its mission is to alleviate social isolation and loneliness among older adults and help them live independently. The Jewish Museum describes its mission as collecting, preserving, exhibiting, and interpreting art and Jewish culture. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 42 grants totaling $445,600. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $60,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $60,000 to Vision Services for Blind & Visually Impaired for care of the blind; $50,000 each to Metropolitan Jewish Health System Foundation for care of the elderly and Brookdale Hospital Medical Center for general activities; and $25,000 to National Jewish Health for medical centers. Other notable awards included $22,000 to DOROT for care of the elderly, $20,000 to Sephardic Community Center for care of the elderly, and $16,500 to Planned Parenthood of New York City for general activities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John Krinsky, Tony B. Berk, and Robert D. Krinsky as trustees.
Moses L Parshelsky Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Krinsky
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Robert D. Krinsky
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Tony B. Berk
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2024)
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 $10K, to John Krinsky (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Moses L Parshelsky Foundation
How much does Moses L Parshelsky Foundation give each year?
Moses L Parshelsky Foundation gave $446K across 42 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $443K across 42 grants.
What is Moses L Parshelsky Foundation's typical grant size?
Moses L Parshelsky Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $10,610, across 42 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Moses L Parshelsky Foundation give grants?
Moses L Parshelsky Foundation gives mostly in New York: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (20 grants), Brooklyn, NY (14 grants) and Bronx, NY (2 grants).
Does Moses L Parshelsky Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 45% of Moses L Parshelsky Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 42) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Medical Centers" (5 grants), "Youth Activities" (4 grants) and "Care of the Elderly" (4 grants).
Who are Moses L Parshelsky Foundation's largest grantees?
Moses L Parshelsky Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Visionsservs for Blind & Visually Impaired ($60,000), Metropolitan Jewish Health System Foundation ($50,000) and The Brookdale Hospital Medical Center ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Moses L Parshelsky Foundation?
Moses L Parshelsky Foundation reported $8.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $478K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $401K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Moses L Parshelsky Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The foundation’s filing says it places heavy emphasis on medical and rehabilitative geriatric treatment facilities, religious and educational organizations, and youth services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Moses L Parshelsky Foundation?
The foundation says it 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 Moses L Parshelsky Foundation's EIN?
Moses L Parshelsky Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-1848260. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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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