MPS Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Brooklyn, NY EIN: 81-0940084

MPS Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its 2022 filing shows grants to charitable organizations, mostly in New York and New Jersey. The most recent filing on record is for 2022, with no filings since; the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.

MPS Foundation Inc at a glance

In short: MPS Foundation Inc gave $65K across 77 grants in 2022 (avg $844.208), mostly in New York. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2022)
$65,004
+7846.7% vs 2021
Grants made (2022)
77
+1440.0% vs 2021
Average grant
$844
+416.0% vs 2021
Median grant
$200
Total assets
$16,992
+13072.1% vs 2021
Primary geography
New York (77% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026.

How to apply to MPS Foundation Inc

Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to Apply

The foundation stated on its 2021 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. This is not current application guidance, as the most recent filing on record is for 2022.

Contact

Mailing address: 1077 E 9Th St, Brooklyn, NY 11230
Phone: (718) 541-4704

Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who MPS Foundation Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2022

Yad Yosef: $31KYad Yosef$31KMagen Avraham: $4KMagen Avraham$4KYad Yosef Kollel: $3KYad Yosef Kollel$3KNir L'Shimon: $3KNir L'Shimon$3KShuvu: $2KShuvu$2KLimudei Daas: $2KLimudei Daas$2KShaare Torah: $2KShaare Torah$2KLev Chana: $2KLev Chana$2KKeren Hashviis: $1KKeren Hashviis$1KYeshivat Ateret Torah: $1KYeshivat Ateret Torah$1K

The largest 2022 recipient was Yad Yosef ($31K). Together the top 10 received $50K.

Grant Size Distribution

133 grants across all recorded years

133<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 133 grants of 133 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2022, 77% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 21% to recipients in New Jersey. Florida accounted for 1%; the reported shares for other locations were 0%.

Grant Distribution by State

6states

Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 77 itemized grants.

Cities

BrooklynLakewoodLong BranchWest Long BranchDealNew YorkMonseyNew BerlinOakhurstOceanSurfsideTeaneckBrielleBrooklyEast BrunswickEatontownFlushingGreat NeckLawrenceLeesburg

How MPS Foundation Inc gives

  • In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K$80K51 grants2020 5 grants2021 77 grants2022

From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $818 (2021) to $65K (2022). In 2022 it made 77 grants totaling $65K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Yad Yosef Brooklyn, NYCharitable$31,033
Magen Avraham West Long Branch, NJCharitable$4,400
Yad Yosef Kollel Brooklyn, NYCharitable$2,683
Nir L'Shimon Brooklyn, NYCharitable$2,600
Shuvu Brooklyn, NYCharitable$1,939
Limudei Daas Monsey, NYCharitable$1,800
Shaare Torah Long Branch, NJCharitable$1,800
Lev Chana Brooklyn, NYCharitable$1,799
Keren Hashviis Lakewood, NJCharitable$1,200
Yeshivat Ateret Torah Brooklyn, NYCharitable$1,050
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsDistributable Amount
2022$16,992$82,562$65,699$65,00477$65,699$983
2021$129$350$961$8185—$21
2020$740$38,446$41,845$41,68651—$172

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, MPS Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $983 for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included organizations whose stated missions involve Jewish religious and educational activities and community support. For example, Limudei Da’as Inc says it provides funds to individuals and organizations supporting the Orthodox Jewish faith; Mabas Fund Inc says it supports needy families and maintains an educational program advancing Talmudic studies; and Ilan High School says it provides education to students in grades 9–12.

Grantmaking

In 2022, the foundation made 77 grants totaling $65,004. Grant amounts ranged from $18 to $31,033, with a median of $200. Its largest grants included $31,033 to Yad Yosef in Brooklyn, $4,400 to Magen Avraham in West Long Branch, and $2,683 to Yad Yosef Kollel in Brooklyn. Other recipients included Nir L’Shimon ($2,600), Shuvu ($1,939), Limudei Daas ($1,800), Shaare Torah ($1,800), and Lev Chana ($1,799).

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2022 filing lists Morris Sutton, Pamela Sutton, and Ralph Sutton as directors.

MPS Foundation Inc's 2022 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.

Officers on the 2022 filing

  • Morris Sutton

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Pamela Sutton

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Ralph Sutton

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 MPS Foundation Inc

How much does MPS Foundation Inc give each year?

MPS Foundation Inc gave $65K across 77 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $818 across 5 grants.

What is MPS Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

MPS Foundation Inc's median grant in 2022 was $200, and its average grant was $844, across 77 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does MPS Foundation Inc give grants?

MPS Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (40 grants), Lakewood, NJ (8 grants), Long Branch, NJ (5 grants) and West Long Branch, NJ (2 grants).

Does MPS Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2022: none of the 77 grants with a stated purpose on MPS Foundation Inc's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (77 grants).

Who are MPS Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

MPS Foundation Inc's largest 2022 grantees include Yad Yosef ($31,033), Magen Avraham ($4,400) and Yad Yosef Kollel ($2,683), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.

How large is MPS Foundation Inc?

MPS Foundation Inc reported $17K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $66K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $983 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does MPS Foundation Inc fund?

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included organizations whose stated missions involve Jewish religious and educational activities and community support. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from MPS Foundation Inc?

The foundation stated on its 2021 filing 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 MPS Foundation Inc's EIN?

MPS Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0940084. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.

Does MPS Foundation 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.

Data update history

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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022

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