National Obesity Foundation
National Obesity Foundation is a private foundation focused on Health, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 2 grants totaling $25K.
National Obesity Foundation at a glance
In short: National Obesity Foundation gave $25K across 2 grants in 2021 (avg $13K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $25,344
- -90.0% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 2
- -50.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $12,672
- -80.0% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $12,672
- Primary geography
- Florida (57% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who National Obesity Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Chabad Lubavitch Russian Center of South Florida Inc ($14K). Together the top 2 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 6 (67%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2021) to $254K (2020). In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chabad Lubavitch Russian Center of South Florida Inc Sunny Isles Beach, FL | Public Support of Organization Mission | $14,344 |
| Iyyun Inc Brooklyn, NY | Public Support of Organizations Mission | $11,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $11,801 | $27,023 | $25,344 | 2 | $400 |
| 2020 | $15,222 | $227,000 | $260,950 | $253,600 | 4 | $542 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, National Obesity Foundation reported a distributable amount of $400 for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
National Obesity Foundation is led by Isaac Verbukh MD, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Isaac Verbukh MD
Director & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fira Verbukh
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gideon Ismael
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wayne Tyo
Director & Chief Operating
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 National Obesity Foundation
How much does National Obesity Foundation give each year?
National Obesity Foundation gave $25K across 2 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $254K across 4 grants.
What is National Obesity Foundation?
National Obesity Foundation is a private foundation focused on Health, based in Los Angeles, CA.
Where does National Obesity Foundation operate?
National Obesity Foundation has awarded grants in Florida, New York.
How much is National Obesity Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, National Obesity Foundation reported a distributable amount of $400 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is National Obesity Foundation's EIN?
National Obesity Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2063573. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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