MSNY Foundation Inc
MSNY Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Spring Valley, New York. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with listed recipients in New York, New Jersey, and Ohio.
MSNY Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: MSNY Foundation Inc gave $47K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $47,230
- -0.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -7.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,633
- +7.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,200
- Total assets
- $37,683
- +22.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (59% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to MSNY Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It accepts unsolicited requests; there is no special form, and awards are restricted to charitable organizations. The filing lists MARTIN KATZ as the person to contact.
- Contact
Application contact: Martin Katz
Mailing address: C/O David Soifer Cpa 24 Jackson Ave, Spring Valley, NY 10977
Phone: (718) 438-3430
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who MSNY Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was TCF-Congregation Mesil ($10K). Together the top 10 received $47K.
Grant Size Distribution
87 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 86 grants of 87 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 59% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 28% to recipients in New Jersey, and 13% to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How MSNY Foundation Inc gives
- 46% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $41K (2022) to $169K (2019). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $47K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| TCF-Congregation Mesil Brooklyn, NY | to promote activities of organization | $10,000 |
| OJC Fund Brooklyn, NY | to promote activities of organization | $9,500 |
| Hisachdis Hatalmidim Dkeren Shmiel Brooklyn, NJ | to promote activities of organization | $9,200 |
| Talmud Torah Ohr Moshe Cleveland, OH | to promote activities of organization | $6,000 |
| Talmud Torah Ohel Yochana Brooklyn, NY | to promote activities of organization | $5,300 |
| Learning Institute of Union City Union City, NJ | to promote activities of organization | $4,000 |
| Yeshiva Torah Vodaath Brooklyn, NY | to promote activities of organization | $1,200 |
| Congregation Chasdei Eluzar Brooklyn, NY | to promote activities of organization | $750 |
| Yeshiva Vyelipol Brooklyn, NY | to promote activities of organization | $600 |
| Mesilas Bais Yaakov Brooklyn, NY | to promote activities of organization | $360 |
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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 | $37,683 | $56,091 | $49,176 | $47,230 | 13 | $47,230 | $1,783 | $2,031 |
| 2023 | $30,768 | $43,325 | $48,308 | $47,513 | 14 | $47,513 | $1,298 | $1,558 |
| 2022 | $35,751 | $26,759 | $40,549 | $40,500 | 29 | $40,500 | $1,759 | $1,570 |
| 2021 | $49,541 | $59,214 | $42,303 | $40,725 | 30 | $40,725 | $1,726 | $1,518 |
| 2020 | $38,145 | $55,330 | $113,069 | $113,021 | 1 | — | $330 | $3,604 |
| 2019 | $96,893 | $120,000 | $168,805 | $168,715 | 1 | — | — | $3,121 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, MSNY Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave $47,230 through 13 grants. Grants ranged from $50 to $10,000, with a median grant of $1,200. Larger awards included $10,000 to TCF-CONGREGATION MESIL, $9,500 to OJC Fund, $9,200 to Hisachdis Hatalmidim Dkeren Shmiel, $6,000 to TALMUD TORAH OHR MOSHE, and $5,300 to TALMUD TORAH OHEL YOCHANA. The listed purposes for these grants were “to promote activities of organization.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists SHELLY KATZ and ISAAC KATZ as trustees.
MSNY Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Isaac Katz
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Shelly Katz
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Martin Katz (2019–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 MSNY Foundation Inc
How much does MSNY Foundation Inc give each year?
MSNY Foundation Inc gave $47K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $48K across 14 grants.
What is MSNY Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
MSNY Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,200, and its average grant was $3,633, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does MSNY Foundation Inc give grants?
MSNY Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (28%) and Ohio (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (10 grants).
Does MSNY Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on MSNY Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Promote Activities of Organization" (13 grants).
Who are MSNY Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
MSNY Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include TCF-Congregation Mesil ($10,000), OJC Fund ($9,500) and Hisachdis Hatalmidim Dkeren Shmiel ($9,200), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is MSNY Foundation Inc?
MSNY Foundation Inc reported $38K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $47K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from MSNY Foundation Inc?
The foundation’s filing 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 MSNY Foundation Inc's EIN?
MSNY Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3186765. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does MSNY Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 16, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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