Norman and Elinor Belfer Foundation
Norman and Elinor Belfer Foundation is a private foundation, based in Palm Beach, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 3 grants totaling $372K. Net investment income was $118K.
Norman and Elinor Belfer Foundation at a glance
In short: Norman and Elinor Belfer Foundation gave $372K across 3 grants in 2021 (avg $124K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $372,284
- +644.6% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $124,095
- +148.2% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (84% 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 Norman and Elinor Belfer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was National Philanthropic Trust ($312K). Together the top 3 received $372K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Norman and Elinor Belfer Foundation gives
- In 2021 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
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2020) to $372K (2021). In 2021 it made 3 grants totaling $372K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust Jenkintown, PA | For Use in the Organization's Stated Purpose | $312,284 |
| American Technion Society New York, NY | In Suppport of the Belfer Fellows Program | $50,000 |
| UJA-Federation of New York New York, NY | For Use in the Organization's Stated Purpose | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $125,318 | $383,683 | $372,284 | 3 | $372,284 | $118,031 | $14,972 |
| 2020 | $258,365 | $-13,562 | $55,997 | $50,000 | 1 | — | $2,909 | $17,029 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Norman and Elinor Belfer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Norman and Elinor Belfer Foundation is led by Andrew Belfer, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Andrew Belfer
President
Vice President → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Elinor Belfer
Vice President & Treasurer
Treasurer → Vice President & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lauren Belfer
Secretary
On filings since 2020
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 Norman and Elinor Belfer Foundation
How much does Norman and Elinor Belfer Foundation give each year?
Norman and Elinor Belfer Foundation gave $372K across 3 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $50K across 1 grant.
What is Norman and Elinor Belfer Foundation's typical grant size?
Norman and Elinor Belfer Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $50,000, and its average grant was $124,095, across 3 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Norman and Elinor Belfer Foundation give grants?
Norman and Elinor Belfer Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Norman and Elinor Belfer Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Norman and Elinor Belfer Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How much is Norman and Elinor Belfer Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Norman and Elinor Belfer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $15K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Norman and Elinor Belfer Foundation's EIN?
Norman and Elinor Belfer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3387391. 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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